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Title: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Britney♥Bieber on July 27, 2010, 02:14:34 PM
Well I had thought about it since it's cheaper but I always thought it seemed kinda sketchy to travel out of the country, but my therapist knows a girl who went to Thailand for her SRS and had great results, so I figured it's something to look into. I've been trying to find prices online and I've come across 3500 to 8000 and I'm wondering if these are actual SRS prices. I'm not sure how acurrate they are but if they aren't could someone tell me how much it would cost? Not included plane tickets hotel stay etc. Cuz if I do go, my bestie and I plan on taking a little vacation too since it's a nice place.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Jessica.C on July 27, 2010, 03:29:58 PM
These are the only two i considered

Dr Suporns SRS - 495,000 Baht / 15,367 USD But i think that was going up in September

Dr.Chettawut SRS - Price List: http://www.chet-plasticsurgery.com/price.html (http://www.chet-plasticsurgery.com/price.html)

There are others cheaper http://->-bleeped-<-punk.com/SRS10K.html (//http:///SRS10K.html)

Just a thought when it comes to SRS i wouldn't be looking for the cheapest deal out there.

Sometimes a little more saving is worth it. Plus don't forget airfare to thailand isn't cheap.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Nicky on July 27, 2010, 03:51:06 PM
I'm going to Thailand. It is like an industry there.

Plus after looking at numerous pics of results I really liked what the better Thai surgeons were doing.

I agree with Jessica, don't go for the cheapest! Especially in Thailand! don't want the thing done with a coat hanger and a rusty saw!
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Britney♥Bieber on July 27, 2010, 04:03:46 PM
The only reason I'd be looking for a cheaper price is because I don't know how I'm going to come up with all the money. I don't really even know how I'll be able to afford electrolysis. The only thing I know I can afford is hormones, assuming what everyone told me about the prices is true. haha. And I mean I know I could save 25K or w/e it is. but I don't want to wait that long :(

But thanks for the info!!
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Dinky_Di on July 28, 2010, 12:32:27 AM
I went to Dr Sanguan in May this year and am extremely happy with the result on all counts.   The care and the hospital were first class.  Cost was $10000US for SRS + $1500US if you require an additional skin graft.  Other than that what ever your airfare and living expenses are for the remainder of your time in Thailand. 
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Muffin on July 28, 2010, 01:09:34 AM
All great recommendations, there are a few more but Suporn and Chettawut appear to be the two most reputed. I know people that have been to both and they are happy with their results. Suporn does have a longer recovery but in my eyes the results are better!!!
I'm currently organising my paperwork and details to set a date with Suporn for early/mid next year! I can't wait! ^____^
..but also very much in shock because the clock is about to start ticking! o_0
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Britney♥Bieber on July 28, 2010, 02:10:28 AM
Good luck girls :D Thanks for the info. I'll research these doctors!
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: lilacwoman on July 28, 2010, 05:37:05 AM
Quote from: andthenwekisss Cuz if I do gomy bestie and I plan on taking a little vacation too since it's a nice place.
/quote]
whether you make it a vacation depends on how well you stand operations and pain.  Some of my friends who have had srs have been out of bed the day after while other were just glad to relax for a week or ten days.
The advantage of Suporn's long stay is that it allows things to heal quite a bit so that he can check that he got the angle you pee at right.
Cutting the peetube back and trying to get it pointed in the right direction seems to be a fairly regular problem.
Also I read that he can use up to 550 stitches and gives the impression that his technique has lots of intricate cutting and patching so a long stay will allow for inspections to make sure all those stitches stay in place etc.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Britney♥Bieber on July 28, 2010, 05:39:10 AM
Quote from: lilacwoman on July 28, 2010, 05:37:05 AM
[quote author=andthenwekisss Cuz if I do gomy bestie and I plan on taking a little vacation too since it's a nice place.

whether you make it a vacation depends on how well you stand operations and pain.  Some of my friends who have had srs have been out of bed the day after while other were just glad to relax for a week or ten days.
The advantage of Suporn's long stay is that it allows things to heal quite a bit so that he can check that he got the angle you pee at right.
Cutting the peetube back and trying to get it pointed in the right direction seems to be a fairly regular problem.
Also I read that he can use up to 550 stitches and gives the impression that his technique has lots of intricate cutting and patching so a long stay will allow for inspections to make sure all those stitches stay in place etc.

Yeah it seems best to stay a while to make sure things heal right.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: peggygee on August 03, 2010, 08:28:57 PM
I would highly recommend the LOS, truly get alot of bang for the buck in Bangkok,
or indeed at other sites in Thailand that perform GRS.

Try not to fret about the health-care conditions over there as they are world-class,
and first-rate.

Shop around, I'm sure that you will be pleasantly surprized at the surgical prices.

Also, you may want to travel during the low season when air fares, and accomadations
are lower.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Rosa on August 03, 2010, 10:06:43 PM
Why does Suporn have a longer recovery time?  What does he do that's so different - or does he just recommend a longer recovery for similar procedure?
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Janet_Girl on August 03, 2010, 10:29:20 PM
The only thing that drives me nuts, is trying to figure out total costs.  Airfare is easy, but some have a long stay in the hospital and others have you stay in a room off property.

Where can a girl get a price.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Nicky on August 03, 2010, 10:49:18 PM
Quote from: Robertina on August 03, 2010, 10:06:43 PM
Why does Suporn have a longer recovery time?  What does he do that's so different - or does he just recommend a longer recovery for similar procedure?

I think lilac pointed that out - he uses quite an intricate technique, a zillion stiches, but boy does he get results!
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: JessicaR on August 04, 2010, 12:30:23 AM
Quote from: Robertina on August 03, 2010, 10:06:43 PM
Why does Suporn have a longer recovery time?  What does he do that's so different - or does he just recommend a longer recovery for similar procedure?

I'm going to Suporn in May, 2011...

Whereas most surgeons now use the "penile inversion" technique, Suporn pioneered his own. The biggest difference is that he uses the scrotal skin for the vaginal wall, not the penile. His website gives the specifics..
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Nicky on August 04, 2010, 01:36:43 AM
Chettawut does something similar too.

Also Suporn developed a new technique for creating a sensate clitoris. It sounds very promising.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Renate on August 04, 2010, 06:43:46 AM
As always, I'm confused about the various techniques.
It seems to me that the "Chonburi organ" (Suporn's clitoral technique) would be more specific for penetrative sex.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Dinky_Di on August 04, 2010, 06:50:22 AM
Quote from: Janet Lynn on August 03, 2010, 10:29:20 PM
The only thing that drives me nuts, is trying to figure out total costs.  Airfare is easy, but some have a long stay in the hospital and others have you stay in a room off property.

Where can a girl get a price.

The doctors will give you costs and inclusions on their websites.  You should plan on spending a month in Thailand including your hospital time.

For instance Dr Sanguan in Phuket has you in hospital for 2 weeks with a surgery cost 10000US plus 1500US if you require an additional skingraft.  Additionally you will need airfare cost and accomodation costs for an additional 2 weeks, if you plan to stay the full month, which is recommended.  Plus spending money etc.  If you go in the low season you will pickup very cheap accommodation and food is very cheap so living expenses should be minimal.

Check the websites for the following three doctors which should explain there procedure and costs..
Dr Sanguan Kunaporn - Phuket
Dr Suporn - Chonburi
Dr Chettawat - Bangkok

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Rosa on August 04, 2010, 10:15:44 AM
I've looked at several post-op SRS photos and I'm really impressed with what I've seen from Suporn.  I showed my brother some photos and he could not believe that they were not from a genetic woman - and he's seen a few.  I suppose the extra stitching may greatly reduce scaring.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: karenmcd on August 04, 2010, 01:51:29 PM
I've been researching the hell out of this stuff - depending on the hotel room and airfare - and traveling in May (i still want to re-price this trip for July as soon as it's available). Pricing right now is$4,000-$10,000 USD for hotel and airfare (21 days) depending on what class hotel and airfare you take - I had one quote at the The Shangri-La Hotel for roughly $7,000 which included a 21 night stay at a 5 star executive suite with a balcony - the other one i've been leaning towards more is to stay at the Four Seasons Hotel instead - for only (Flight + Hotel: $ 8,718.34 Tax Recovery Charge & Service Fees:  $ 1,216.10 Total payment due:  $ 9,934.44) $10,000. so 10,000 for srs + 1,200 for a traech shave - im lookin at about 25,000 (with a safety net) - Although I could do it for as little as $2,000 for airfare + and cheap hotel, I can afford otherwise.

I thought i had decided on chett - and now im thinking I may goto Sanguan Kunaporn instead - as i really like the asthetics of the two step (like toby metzler also does) - idk - so freakin hard to choose
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Rosa on August 04, 2010, 02:39:31 PM
Has anyone checked in the possibility of staying at a local Buddhist temple (Wat)?
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: lilacwoman on August 04, 2010, 02:44:16 PM
Quote from: Robertina on August 03, 2010, 10:06:43 PM
Why does Suporn have a longer recovery time?  What does he do that's so different - or does he just recommend a longer recovery for similar procedure?
well the piece on him that I saw did state he can use up to 550 stitches so that must take an awful long time to perform...but where the heck can he put them all?  It gives the impression the inside is made of nothing but stitches.
The inside bits which have been cut about will take a long time to heal as everything stays wet unlike outside which heals in about 4 days...plus using the stents will stretch everything and tend to open stitches...I have had two deep surgeries on my lower abdomen and they both healed solid in 4 days.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Dinky_Di on August 04, 2010, 05:04:29 PM
Quote from: Robertina on August 04, 2010, 02:39:31 PM
Has anyone checked in the possibility of staying at a local Buddhist temple (Wat)?

Can't say I did.  You need to remember you aren't on an adventure holiday but recovering from major surgery so you need to be somewhere you are comfortable.  You will be spending lots of time dilating and the rest taking it easy recuperating so staying in a Wat may not be real suitable.  I personally like the beach so elected to move to a hotel on the coast of Phuket where I could relax and take it easy.  But each her own.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: peggygee on August 04, 2010, 11:14:40 PM
Quote from: Janet Lynn on August 03, 2010, 10:29:20 PM
The only thing that drives me nuts, is trying to figure out total costs.  Airfare is easy, but some have a long stay in the hospital and others have you stay in a room off property.

Where can a girl get a price.

Ideally at all possible whenever I travel, and I am going to be in a country or a city for a prolonged
period I like to rent an Apart-hotel, serviced apartment, extended stay hotel, or the like.

I get the flexibility of an apartment with the service of a hotel. I can cook all of my meals, which is a
cost savings. Apart-hotels tend to be roomier, and have more amenities than a regular hotel. And
over-all I have that "home away from home" feeling.

And the real beauty is that apart-hotels aren't necessarily very pricey.

One chain that I like when I'm in Bangkok is http://www.centrepoint.com/ (http://www.centrepoint.com/)

Alongst those same lines in many countries, one can rent apartments for a month or more, live like
a native, and split the costs with your friends or family.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Janet_Girl on August 04, 2010, 11:18:52 PM
Thank You Peggygee.

I also found http://www.rent4room.com/ (http://www.rent4room.com/) .  Which along the same lines.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Britney♥Bieber on August 05, 2010, 04:25:01 AM
My bestie and I were also looking at Suporns results and were amazed. My other friend is really against going to Thailand for surgery. He's set on them messing me up, but it's just an option. I'm far away from SRS =/
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: lilacwoman on August 05, 2010, 12:46:42 PM
suporn and other surgeons sites have info on local places.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: peggygee on August 05, 2010, 06:55:42 PM
Quote from: Janet Lynn on August 04, 2010, 11:18:52 PM
Thank You Peggygee.

I also found http://www.rent4room.com/ (http://www.rent4room.com/) .  Which along the same lines.

Thanks, I've bookmarked this.  ;)
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: jade on August 16, 2010, 08:51:25 AM
Go Kunaporn!!!!!!

He did both my 2nd boobjob and final srs revision in June this year, he is a great surgeon  ;D

He does not lie, he does not overcharge (in fact, he tries to save you money), he deals with you personally, he is approachable, he listens and he cares.

I like his ethics and aesthetics  :D

And Phuket was amazing, so much better than the overcrowded and dirty Bangkok.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Dinky_Di on August 17, 2010, 04:23:57 AM
Quote from: jade on August 16, 2010, 08:51:25 AM
Go Kunaporn!!!!!!

He did both my 2nd boobjob and final srs revision in June this year, he is a great surgeon  ;D

He does not lie, he does not overcharge (in fact, he tries to save you money), he deals with you personally, he is approachable, he listens and he cares.

I like his ethics and aesthetics  :D

And Phuket was amazing, so much better than the overcrowded and dirty Bangkok.

Yep I agree, kudos for Dr Kunaporn. 

The only doctor I have ever had who has taken the time to pull up a chair beside the bed, sit down and chew the fat for the next half hour.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Britney♥Bieber on August 17, 2010, 05:25:13 AM
I bookmarked his website for further reading once I'm closer to srs! Thanks for the recommendation!!
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Susan T on August 19, 2010, 02:28:33 PM
I have just returned from Thailand where I had SRS and FFS with PAI.  Dr Preecha did my facial work while his assistant Dr Burin did the SRS. I am more than pleased with the results so fa., The facial work was excellent and I have a well formed (all be it swollen) Vulva which is sensate and has a vaginal depth of 7 inches. The total cost for this was just under $14000. I know that  Jade has had problems with PAI  and to be honest I was surprised by the way that they treated her, but I would caution you that you may have complications with any procedure. Most of my friends have been to Suporn or Chettawut and almost all have required at least one revision, so complications are not the domain of any single surgeon. Its also worth remembering that Suporn Kunaporn and Chettawut learned their trade by working for Preecha. I did not go to PAI blindly, I had bee accepted by Chettawut but my gender specialist told m,e to keep clear because of the very high number of serious complications that he had observed in his patients. He suggested that I go to Preecha or Suporn. However, Suporn has hiked his prices so much that I wouldn't go to him out of principle and 4 of my friends had been to Preecha and spoke highly of his work I decided that I would go to him. Although I must admit Jades after reading Jades post I was a little nervous. As for Kunaporn, his technique involves an extended recovery time due to the fact that he does not graft the vaginal skin until several days after SRS. I should also point out that he also has his share of unhappy patients who feel that he has treated them badly.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: MTH on August 19, 2010, 07:47:28 PM
Quote from: Susan T on August 19, 2010, 02:28:33 PM
I had bee accepted by Chettawut but my gender specialist told m,e to keep clear because of the very high number of serious complications that he had observed in his patients.
What's the name of your gender specialist?
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Cruelladeville on August 20, 2010, 03:48:21 AM
I found this today...

A useful...ish overview of all doing gender reassignment work....

http://www.gendercare.com/testes/srs_surveyresults.html (http://www.gendercare.com/testes/srs_surveyresults.html)

Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Susan T on August 20, 2010, 04:06:42 AM
Quote from: Cruelladeville on August 20, 2010, 03:48:21 AM
I found this today...

A useful...ish overview of all doing gender reassignment work....

http://www.gendercare.com/testes/srs_surveyresults.html (http://www.gendercare.com/testes/srs_surveyresults.html)

Dr Richard Curtis. Of the LOndon Gender Clinic. He is a FTM himself and took over from Russell Reid, who was disciplined by the GMC for using the standards of care as guidelines rather than rules.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Susan T on August 20, 2010, 04:16:26 AM
Quote from: Susan T on August 20, 2010, 04:06:42 AM
Dr Richard Curtis. Of the LOndon Gender Clinic. He is a FTM himself and took over from Russell Reid, who was disciplined by the GMC for using the standards of care as guidelines rather than rules.

The problem with that survey is that it's based upon such a small sample. e.g. Marcie Bowers gets a nine based upon the opinion of just one person. 
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: jade on August 20, 2010, 11:35:16 PM
Hi Susan,

First of all, I'd like to congratulate you and wish you lots of healing.

I realise this new topic is about someone else but since my personal account is mentioned briefly, I feel that I have to clear up things on my behalf.

First of all, I have no intentions to ruin Dr. Preecha's reputation or cause anyone to feel anxious.
At the end of the day, its your body and your life, therefore it becomes your choice.

I just want people to be very cautious about their choice.

The time that I went to Dr. Preecha (2004), he had better reviews than other surgeons so I thought he would be a more stable option than trying to encounter newish surgeons who would grow to be more popular in the recent years.

I have been to him twice for revisions after my original SRS in 2004 so I had dealings with PAI between 2004-2009.

And these were not cosmetic revisions because I am vain or anything, they were functional revisions only.

In 2007, I had my first revision (at Pivayet Hospital) which turned out to have no improvement.

Last revision (July 2009 at Pivayet Hospital again), I don't know how he managed it but Dr. Burin left me with a massive labial tear and I lost depth too.

I could not sit on my ass for a month, I was in pain and had to use steroid cream prescribed by Dr. Simon Ceber.

That's when I realised, each time things are getting worse and worse with this clinic.

When I was in Thailand, Dr. Chettawutt would not even touch my SRS job in terms of giving me a revision.

I had to see Dr. Thiti Chaovanalikit from Bangkok Gender Clinic for a 3rd revision in Dec' 2009.

That revision helped with the labial tear but caused some unnecessary scar tissue which narrowed my width around the entry.

So I had to save up again one last time, take my sister with me and see Dr. Kunaporn in Phuket.

Dr. Kunaporn examined me and he knew what had to be done, he said there is only way to fix it, it was releasing my scar stricture with skin grafts taken from labia majora.

And thank god, I would say it is %90 better, he also repaired my widened entry from previous damage.
Cosmetically, things have improved as well. My vagina looks similar to his current work on his website now.
I can dilate with #3 from my own set which is 3.5 cm in diameter and have a depth 4-5".

I have had 4, yes not just 1 or 2, 4 SRS related revisions in total!

I have wasted so much time, emotion and money on one choice that would affect my life.

Because of my experience with PAI, I have suffered major depression and have received counselling from a clinical psychologist who has experience in transgender matters.

I have photos to prove my case and I have been in touch with PAI over these years.
The last thing I heard from them was a plain 'sorry' in an e-mail from Dr. Burin Wang, not even from PAI.

They have refused to give me any compensation or a refund.

If this medical malpractice happened in Australia, I could have taken them to court, won my case and I would have enough funds to get as many revisions as I like.

The amount of money that I have spent on plane tickets, hotels, revisions, recovery & downtime; I could have had a make-over from head to toe twice.

I feel that my vagina is patchwork, or a post-modern work of art, not because it is imperfect, simply because it has been through the wars.

These days, I am just trying to focus on improving myself and my life in other ways.

Thailand is a beautiful country; however, I personally don't ever want to go to Thailand (unless I really have to), I don't want to have any more revisions.

And I would like people to really take their time and make a wise choice because mine turned out to be a very expensive one both financially and emotionally.

Finally, I wish everyone all the best on their journey because I believe all of us deserve to live the happy lives we always wanted.

Love,

Jade

:-*
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Susan T on August 21, 2010, 12:35:01 AM
Jade
I fully understand where you are coming from and I can only sympathise with the situation that you found yourself in. I think the problem is that if you go half way around the world for surgery and things go wrong, it's not that easy to get things put right. All surgeons have their own horror stories, For some you Thai surgeons you have to dig deep because they are covered up by their "fan clubs" who will not publicly own up to the problems that they are having, which quite frankly is unhelpful for those that follow. I am pleased that you were able to finally obtain the corrections that you required from Dr Kunaporn. However it is very easy to find evidence of his mistakes eghttp://www.intersexualite.org/Nicole.html (http://www.intersexualite.org/Nicole.html). Does this make Kunaporn a bad Surgeon? ... Of course not. I think in choosing a surgeon it is important to know of the failures but to balance those against the numbers of people who get the outcome that they desire. When you go for any type of surgery you are playing a percentage game and sometimes you lose. I know from experience of a previous facial surgery in Europe that went horrendously wrong and had to be treated here in the UK.  The surgeon who preformed my surgery was a well respected professor of plastic surgery but I developed complications that he couldn't put right by long distance. Some of those were only corrected in the recent surgery by Dr Preecha.

I am completely happy with Preecha and Burin's work and believe me I was worried after reading  your comments just a few days before I was due to fly out. The only problem that I seem to be having is Hypersensitivity  of the neoclitoris and anything touching the top 1/3rd of the outer labia is extremely uncomfortable. I am told that this will settle down in time and for now I am accepting that as a fact and hoping that the time will come soon
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: jade on July 24, 2011, 09:12:52 PM
@ Susan T,

I am glad to hear you had a good experience. My experience goes back to 2004 when i had my original SRS.

The way the clinic works might have changed. My last two visits to them were in 2007 and 2009.

After receiving a major vaginal tear as a complication when i was there to fix my original problem, i swore not to ever go back to Dr. Preecha and his team again.

Since my SRS in 2004, i had 2 revisions to my SRS at PAI (both failed to correct the problem), one with Dr. Thiti Chaovanalikit at Bangkok Gender Clinic, and my last one with Dr. Kunaporn in Phuket. These 4 revisions were necessary for physical functioning, they were not out of vanity.
My final and last revision with Dr. Kunaporn has been the most satisfactory, i would say i am mostly cured even though i have a painful spot around the entry and sometimes get vaginal bleeding from the end of my vagina.

The whole experience of living with complications, having a partner, draining my savings to arrange more trips to go back to Thailand to have more surgery took its toll on me, my emotions and my financial situation.

I never regretted my SRS but i regret having gone to PAI everyday, the money that was spent on revisions, i could have gone to someone like Dr. Suporn and had a designer vagina.

Having mentioned all of this, I am not the only person i know that had issues. I have known 6 other post-op trans women who had their nightmare like experience with that clinic. One of them was from the U.S. who i kept in touch with occasionally and she was contemplating suicide last time i spoke to her because she could barely put her thumb in her new equipment, she was severely depressed. One was a very close former friend who was seeking revision at the clinic because her vagina had the typical 'U' shape, opened wide and had trouble with very excessive erectile tissue popping out like a golf ball and had issues involving width/girth with her sexual partners.

I have not heard of any excellent one-stage results that are so natural you can't tell from that clinic.

I was over the moon too when i had my srs done, it was only when i started to run into post-op complications
because i was uneducated about the risks and maintenance of this procedure due to lack of information and dilation instruments by the clinic.
It's their responsibility to provide a full set of dilators in increments instead of providing one tiny wax candle.

Looking back, i was very young, i don't think i rushed into SRS because i was desperate for it but i did make the wrong choice of surgeon.
I realise no surgeon is infallible, almost all these surgeons we discuss on this forums has at least one or two negative reviews about them on the internet but the fact that the clinic brushed off my issues, and kept charging me for unsuccessful solutions and giving me further complications is what  made me go and write the reviews / comments i did because none else paid the price with their health and mental state but me, only ME.

However, i have been focusing on other aspects of my life and trying to be as positive as i can and i am happy for those who had a great experience regardless of who they went to.

Good luck to all.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: tekla on July 24, 2011, 11:57:12 PM
if you go half way around the world for surgery and things go wrong, it's not that easy to get things put right.

That would be my only concern, but it's a really big concern.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Anatta on July 25, 2011, 12:31:56 AM
Kia Ora,

I just thought some might find this interesting..It's a video clip[NZ 20-20 programme] about a Kiwi girl "Rachael" who had her surgery performed in Thailand in Phuket by Dr Kunaporn...

If you're squeamish about blood and surgical procedures  I recommend parental supervision  ;)

Enjoy  http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_popup_windows_skin/679596?bandwidth=56k (http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_popup_windows_skin/679596?bandwidth=56k)

Metta Zenda :) 

BTW After notes...This video clip was shoot in 2006... Petra's no longer with her American boyfriend  Malcolm and Rachael returned to Phuket a year later to have a colonvaginoplasty [she wanted more depth]... 
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Tammy Hope on July 25, 2011, 02:41:39 AM
a few weeks back there was a thread here about "medical tourism" services which impressed me with the prices. I'll see if I can find where i posted in it.

I too worry about potential expense related to revisions (in the event I can ever afford the first procedure) as pretty much the only major red flag about Thailand. I'm fascinated by the reviews of the successful results, particularly the sensation results. But i would readily take lesser results on that score to have the job done right the first time. I also don't want any two-step procedure unless the second step occurs all within the same hospital stay.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Tammy Hope on July 25, 2011, 02:44:57 AM
found it:

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,101349.msg749455.html#msg749455 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,101349.msg749455.html#msg749455)
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Rosa on July 28, 2011, 01:25:45 AM
I'm wondering if there is any definite advantage to the two step (one hospital stay) procedure compared to the all in one step that Dr. Suporn does.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Maga Girl on July 29, 2011, 12:06:16 PM
What about the postoperative period?

As important as the surgery is to monitor the patient during the FOLLOWING MONTHS.

rarely do any follow-up of a patient who a few days after the operation,
takes a plane and travels a thousands of milles
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: jamie nicole on July 31, 2011, 10:24:57 AM
I'm typing from Bangkok and just had surgery last week with Dr. Saran.  I've got nothing but positive things to say about my whole experience........surgery results, bedside manner, culture, everything!
save your money and come to Thailand!
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: jamie nicole on July 31, 2011, 10:29:34 AM
Quote from: Britney♥Bieber on August 17, 2010, 05:25:13 AM
I bookmarked his website for further reading once I'm closer to srs! Thanks for the recommendation!!

Dr. Saran is just as good...........www.doctorsaran.com (http://www.doctorsaran.com)   he is an altruist in every sense of the word and very very good english and bedside manner.  I got almost 7" depth from surgery last week and I was not that well endowed! lol
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: JennaNicole on August 10, 2011, 11:54:35 AM
I have schedule surgery in Thailand for November with Dr.Chettawut. I'll be sure to give everyone my views on everything as I go through it. I have always found it helpful hearing about other peoples experiences, so I'd like share mine. Until then I will be reading what to expect like everyone else.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: AprilAero on September 08, 2011, 08:22:24 PM
this is something that you do not want to try to save money on , you want to get the best surgeon you can get, because you go with a low quality surgeon except to get low quality results , and there could be complications, I plan to use doctor Suporn in Thailand because I hear that he is the in his field. and on the planet, this is something that you really only get one shot at and it needs to count, because if you use an inexperienced surgeon you will regret it from the rest of your life.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Dinky_Di on September 09, 2011, 02:04:52 AM
Quote from: AprilAero on September 08, 2011, 08:22:24 PM
this is something that you do not want to try to save money on , you want to get the best surgeon you can get, because you go with a low quality surgeon except to get low quality results , and there could be complications, I plan to use doctor Suporn in Thailand because I hear that he is the in his field. and on the planet, this is something that you really only get one shot at and it needs to count, because if you use an inexperienced surgeon you will regret it from the rest of your life.
No you don't want to skimpy on cost however  in saying that there are other surgeons in Thailand doing very good work for a fraction of the cost.  To say he is  the best on the planet is a big call, yes he does good work but he isn't the only good surgeon around.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: AprilAero on September 09, 2011, 02:24:49 AM
Quote from: Dinky_Di on September 09, 2011, 02:04:52 AM
No you don't want to skimpy on cost however  in saying that there are other surgeons in Thailand doing very good work for a fraction of the cost.  To say he is  the best on the planet is a big call, yes he does good work but he isn't the only good surgeon around.

So what are some other exceptional surgeons you would recommend, because I would like to consider all the options that are possible.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Dinky_Di on September 10, 2011, 12:13:35 AM
I wouldn't call any surgeon exceptional, yes some are better than others, however, even the good ones can have issues with patients.

I would think these are the better Thai surgeons to look at and in no order.  All usually do good work and I say usually because all have had patients with issues as has every doctor who performs surgery no matter what the field of expertise.
Dr Sanguan
Dr Suporn
Dr Chettawut
Dr Saran

Unfortunatley it is quite common for girls to place their particular surgeon on a high pedestal after the surgery, infact some give them a god like status which can make it hard to get an honest account of their actual result.  Do your research well before deciding.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: vivienne on September 12, 2011, 01:53:41 PM
Does anybody know where I can see photos of Suporn srs results?
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: Jacelyn on September 25, 2011, 08:38:43 PM
Photos of Suporn srs results:

http://www.x-girls.com.cn/presentation.rar (http://www.x-girls.com.cn/presentation.rar)

This site need registration to access. After viewing the photos, I have preference for this non-inversion technique over others but Suporn's cost is the problem.

Dr.Chettawut is good alternative surgeon to Suporn who also specialize in non-inversion technique, I don't know about Dr. Saran, his website only states the standard inversion technique. Anyone knows other alternative surgeon that specialize in non-inversion technique?

Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: jade on December 14, 2011, 08:36:18 PM
Hi Jacelyn,

I think Dr. Kamol does non-inversion too, his photos on the website look good.

hope that helps.

Love.
Title: Re: Question about Thailand SRS
Post by: KillBelle on January 10, 2012, 11:40:03 AM
I know this is an old thread, but can I please please say for the sake of not wasting time, do NOT go the route of Chettawut. I had my SRS in November 2009, before i did that though i traveled to Thailand to visit various doctors to scout out the best alternatives for my SRS.

Here is what happened (strike me dead if I am lying).

I had an arrangement with Doctor Chettawut...his prices were around 11,000-12,000 US dollars. When I first entered his office, the only feeling I could describe was how cold and gloomy the entire place looked (this was in 2009), the staff wasn't very friendly and Doctor Chettawut himself seemed impersonal and cold.

My next appointment was with Doctor Suporn, I had problems with traffic and was late to my appointment...Doctor Suporn had already left the clinic 45 minutes ago. I asked the front desk girl (who was super bright and sweet), and she told me to relax and wait 15 minutes. So I did, and during this time the staff brought me Thai ice teas, asked me questions about my trip and made sure I was as comfortable as possible. Lo and behold 20 minutes later Suporn showed up!! Now he took the time to deal with traffic on a Friday evening just for a single patient consultation when (as in demand as he is could have cared less) he didn't have to. That cemented my decision to go with Suporn, yes his price is slightly more expensive than Chettawut (3,000 more), but honestly with such an amazing service and such incredible staff...the marginalize increase in price makes up for it in more ways than one!!

And i won't even get into detail how incredible my vagina looks and feels, you ACTUALLY do self lubricate. Orgasms are just as powerful as before. And the vagina looks small, compact, and aesthetically pleasing. If you are interested in videos of my trip to Thailand...you can PM me and i will share them with you (just so you know i am not making this all up).

(They even have free thai cooking classes and field trips to the beach!!)