Medical Procedures:

Eye Surgery (Opthamology):

Eye surgery has become more specialized offering services for diseases such as glaucoma and contracts to improving vision. The common form of eye surgery is cataract surgery. Cataracts are the leading cause of visual loss in adults age 55 and older and the leading cause of blindness. By age 65 it is estimatd that half of the human population has a cataract. Cataracts are highly treatable, and with recent advances in cataract surgery procedures more people are experiencing full restoration of their vision.

Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens inside the eye - which is normally clear. The most common form of cataracts is age related and we are often unaware that we have cataracts as our vision is impaired gradually.

This is a detailed and complicated topic and fortunately surgery is available which is very successful, and can be very affordable depending on where the procedure is done.

Recent advances in refractive eye surgery enable specialists to correct common eye disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Although refractive eye surgery has been done for many years, during the past few decades huge advancements with the development of refined techniques and the emergence of laser vision surgery have substantially increased the success rate and effectiveness of this type of surgery.

Glaucoma is a disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading to progressive, irreversible loss of vision. It is often, but not always, associated with increased pressure of the fluid in the eye. Intraocular pressure can be lowered with medication, usually eye drops. There are several different classes of medications to treat glaucoma with several different medications in each class.

Where surgery is required both laser and conventional surgeries are options to treat glaucoma.

And as for cataract surgery we will repeat ourselves and say that eye diseases are complicated and require prompt evaulation and treatment for the longer time goes by before being diagnosed and treated, the costlier and more complicated the treatment.

Fortunately medical advances are allowing for options which are successful and which can be affordable for many patients.

Gender Reassignment:

Gender reassignment is a procedure that seeks to change the gender of an individual.

People who undergo this treatment feel that their new physical gender better represents their psychological makeup.

Treatments involve hormone replacement therapy and/or plastic surgery.

Lengthy consultations may initially be required with a psychologist before one can proceed to required operations.

Hormone replacement treatments may result in growth of facial hair, and breast development while gender reassignment surgery is necessary for a complete gender transition.

Gender reassignment is a lengthy process and including consultations before and after, hormone treatment and surgery. those who undergo surgical treatment will require an extended period of recovery.

Obesity Surgery:

The goal of obesity treatment is to help patients reach and maintain a weight that will result in a healthier lifestyle.

Treatment of obesity involves increased exercise, dietary changes and behavior modifications.

And where that is not enough other measures such as weight loss medications may be required.

Physical exercise may be too much for some obese people and often patients demand faster results.

Behavior modification in terms of one's eating habits also is a slow process that works for some but not all who try this route.

For our clients who jump at the idea of obesity surgery due to faster results and affordable costs here in Chiang Mai we urge them to visit here and try a change in diet, implement a sensible exercise program and then and only then go for the obesity surgery.

We are not doctors but have done enough research and thoughts on the matter to offer our own opinion for the benefit of our clients.

Weight loss surgery options are:

- gastric bypass surgery..
surgery designed to limit the amount of food the patient can eat and digest.

Procedures offered are bariatric surgery, gastric banding, gastric bypass and lap band surgery.

Keep in mind that while weight loss medication produces less dramatic results it does produce results and the disadvantage appears to be the fact that weight loss is difficult to maintain after medicaion has been discontinued.

Orthopedic Surgery:

Orthopedic surgery deals with ailments ranging from arthritis and congenital deformities and patients undergo orthopedic surgery to correct problems with knees, hips and shoulders to treat other bones.

Improvements in technologies enable surgeons to perform surgeries with less invasive procedures, with operations requiring short recoveries and even new procedures for replacements and transplants.

Joint replacement surgery which is often referred to as arthroplasty) is a common medical tourism procedure. Current hips or knees are replaced with synthetic materials and we see professional golfers returning to play with hip replacemenets and other athletes undergoing procedures which will improve their lifestyle and even their careers.

With deteriorating joints pain comes into play and that alone is a major reason patients decide on undergoing medical procedures.

Recovery time following orthopedic surgery varies according to the procedure and one's own health condition and willingness to devote time to physical therapy.

The most common procedures deal with hips and knees but can also include rotator cuffs, and shoulders.

Hospitals and clinics in Thailand and in Chiang Mai as well prepared to handle patients for these procedures.

Orthopedic Surgery:

Orthopedic surgery deals with ailments ranging from arthritis and congenital deformities and patients undergo orthopedic surgery to correct problems with knees, hips and shoulders to treat other bones.

Improvements in technologies enable surgeons to perform surgeries with less invasive procedures, with operations requiring short recoveries and even new procedures for replacements and transplants.

Joint replacement surgery which is often referred to as arthroplasty) is a common medical tourism procedure. Current hips or knees are replaced with synthetic materials and we see professional golfers returning to play with hip replacemenets and other athletes undergoing procedures which will improve their lifestyle and even their careers.

With deteriorating joings pain comes into play and that alone is a major reason patients decide on undergoing medical procedures.

Recovery time following orthopedic surgery varies according to the procedure and one's own health condition and willingness to devote time to physical therapy.

The most common procedures deal with hips and knees but can also include rotator cuffs, and shoulders.

Hospitals and clinics in Thailand and in Chiang Mai as well prepared to handle patients for these procedures.

Our Recommended Accommodations:

Our clients have included foreigners who visit Chiang Mai for specific medical procedures and call upon us to make the arrangements from scheduling appointments with surgeons, recommending the best providers, and having accommodations in place that is much larger and better than hotel accommodations for a fraction of the price.

We specialize in accommodations for clients who are here for cosmetic surgery procedures.

Large studio condo offers privacy, room service, wifi, cable tv, kitchenette, pool, fitness, convenience store and restaurants on site.

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if you also want to save money on cosmetic procedures, save money on dental procedures, save money on medical procedures. We will schedule consulatations, provide quotes, recommend best visa for your stay, arrange quality accommodations and even offer tours by way of our sister tours site.

A full medical service that will save you money and get you the appearance results and health care results you require.