Breast Augmentation in Thailand: Cost, Safety & Recovery at Yanhee
What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation — also called augmentation mammoplasty or breast enlargement — is a surgical procedure that uses implants to enhance the volume, tone and firmness of the breasts. At Yanhee, cosmetic surgeons combine surgical expertise with an aesthetic eye to create natural, proportionate results. If the breasts are significantly sagging, a breast lift may be recommended alongside or instead.
Is it right for you?
Good candidates seek improvement rather than perfection. Breast augmentation may suit you if your breasts feel small or underdeveloped, your figure feels disproportionate, you’ve lost volume after pregnancy, weight loss or ageing, your breasts are asymmetrical, or you have existing implants you want addressed.
What it costs at Yanhee
Yanhee quotes breast augmentation as a package with a hospital stay. The implant you choose is what moves the price.
Procedure | Hospital Stay | Price (THB) |
Round - Mentor (Siltex/Smooth) <400 cc | 1 Night | 125,000 |
Round - Mentor (Siltex/Smooth) >400 cc | 1 Night | 135,000 |
Mentor - Extra Gel | 1 Night | 163,000 |
Mentor - Extra Gel >400 cc | 1 Night | 183,000 |
Gel Motiva - Round (Silk Surface) | 1 Night | 157,000 |
Gel Motiva - Round (Silk Surface) >400 cc | 1 Night | 177,000 |
Gel Motiva Ergonomix <400 cc | 1 Night | 217,000 |
Gel Motiva Ergonomix >400 cc | 1 Night | 237,000 |
Gel Motiva Ergonomix II | 1 Night | 250,000 |
Gel Motiva Ergonomix II >400 cc | 1 Night | 295,000 |
Gel Motiva Ergonomix II Zen | 1 Night | 289,000 |
Gel Motiva Ergonomix II Zen >400 cc | 1 Night | 305,000 |
Pectoral Implants (M six-pack) | 2 Nights | 250,000 |
High-Profile Ultrahigh Mentor (for tubular breasts?) | 1 Night | 155,000 |
Sebbin Texture/High LS91 | 1 Night | 117,500 |
Sebbin Texture/Moderate LS90 | 1 Night | 117,500 |
Silimed Texture/High | 1 Night | 116,000 |
Silimed Smooth/High | 1 Night | 119,500 |
The package covers the surgeon, the anaesthesia, the implants, the stated hospital stay, pre-operative tests and post-operative care; international flights and accommodation beyond the stated night are not included. Prices are subject to change and are confirmed after consultation — see plastic surgery prices for the current list. The premium tiers use Motiva implants, where the surface technology and the warranty are what you are paying for.
Why patients choose Yanhee
Because Yanhee is a 400-bed multi-specialty hospital with intensive care and a full medical team, a rare complication can be managed on site rather than transferred — the single most important safety factor when choosing where to have surgery abroad.
Is breast augmentation in Thailand safe?
Yes, when performed at a JCI-accredited hospital by a board-certified surgeon using FDA-approved implants — all of which apply at Yanhee. Studies of medical tourism in Thailand report complication rates comparable to Western benchmarks. The four checks every international patient should make: international accreditation (JCI/ISO), a board-certified surgeon, FDA-approved implants, and a facility able to handle emergencies.
The procedure & recovery
An incision is made in the breast fold, around the areola, or in the armpit; the surgeon creates a pocket (above or below the muscle), places the implant, and closes with sutures. Surgery typically takes 1–2 hours under general anaesthesia. Swelling and bruising settle over the first weeks; final results appear around 6–12 months. Plan to stay in Bangkok 7–10 days for a follow-up and stitch check before flying, which lowers the clot risk of early long-haul travel.
Risks to understand
As with any surgery: bleeding or haematoma, fluid accumulation, infection, poor healing or scarring, changes in nipple/breast sensation, asymmetry, capsular contracture, implant leakage or rupture, rippling, persistent pain, anaesthetic risk, and the possible need for revision surgery. Discuss these fully with your surgeon.
Frequently asked questions
How much does breast augmentation cost in Thailand?
At Yanhee, packages start from 125,000 THB including a 1-night hospital stay, rising to 250,000 THB with premium implants such as Motiva Ergonomix II. The package covers the surgeon, the anaesthesia, the implants and post-operative care, using the same FDA-approved implants used in the US, UK and Australia.
Is breast augmentation in Thailand safe?
Yes, at an accredited hospital with a board-certified surgeon and FDA-approved implants. Yanhee is a 400-bed JCI-accredited full hospital with ICU and multi-specialty backup on site.
How long do I need to stay in Bangkok?
You’re typically admitted for 1–2 nights, then plan to stay 7–10 days total for your follow-up and stitch check before travelling home.
Will I be asleep during surgery?
Yes — the procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and takes about 1–2 hours.
What implants does Yanhee use?
FDA-approved Mentor and Motiva silicone implants (round and ergonomic/teardrop), among others. Your surgeon recommends type, size and placement at consultation. See the Motiva implants page for the surface technology, the clinical data and the warranty.
How long is recovery?
Most patients walk the next day; swelling and bruising ease over about 2 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity for ~4 weeks. Final results mature over 6–12 months.
Available doctors
These plastic surgeons at Yanhee perform breast augmentation. Your surgeon is confirmed at consultation.
- Doctor of Medicine, Virgen Milagrosa University, Philippines (1988)
- Plastic surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital (1995); general surgery, Police General Hospital (1993)
- Liposuction training, France (2000)
- Fellow, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery of Thailand
- Speaks Thai, English and Mandarin
- Doctor of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (1984); plastic surgery, Siriraj Hospital (1993)
- Craniofacial and cosmetic surgery, UCLA Medical Center (1994); maxillofacial surgery, Kantonsspital Basel, Switzerland (1998)
- Hand and microsurgery, Kleinert Hand Center, USA (1994) and Singapore General Hospital (1996)
- Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Thailand; Society of Plastic Surgeons of Thailand; Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
- Speaks Thai and English