What eyelid surgery costs in Bangkok
On 2 November 2026 we read the eyelid prices that one Bangkok hospital and two Bangkok clinics publish on their own websites. Few publish a full list, so treat these as a guide:
| What the surgeon does | Published prices |
|---|---|
| Double eyelid or upper blepharoplasty, by incision | From 9,999 baht at one clinic; 33,500 baht for women and 37,500 for men at the hospital; 39,900 to 50,900 baht at another clinic, the top price with excess skin removed. |
| Double eyelid with stitches, in three points | 35,500 baht at the hospital. |
| Lower blepharoplasty or under-eye surgery | 33,500 to 37,500 baht at the hospital; from 39,900 baht at a clinic. |
| Ptosis correction, for a drooping lid | 30,500 to 58,500 baht at the hospital, by severity and one or both sides; from 59,900 baht at a clinic. |
| Opening the inner corner of the eye | 12,000 baht at one clinic. |
The hospital adds 15,500 baht where a tendon is used in ptosis surgery. Its list was updated in August 2026. The clinics give starting prices, and one says they change with monthly promotions. None gives an end date.
What the price may leave out
The hospital says its prices cover the surgeon and the anaesthesia. One clinic says its packages usually cover the procedure, basic medicine, follow-up and taking out the stitches, and advises checking with its staff. Ask whether yours covers:
- the anaesthesia;
- medicine to take and to apply to the wound;
- taking out the stitches and follow-up visits;
- both eyes, or one side only, for ptosis surgery.
How long recovery takes
The hospital does eyelid surgery as a day case, with no night in hospital. It says swelling, discolouration and watering improve each day, and the eyes look nearly normal within about two weeks. One clinic says swelling goes down noticeably within 10 to 14 days and the crease takes one to three months to settle.
None of the three says when the stitches come out or when you can fly. Ask your surgeon, and plan for visible swelling during the first two weeks of your trip.
Check the surgeon
Only a doctor registered and licensed by the Medical Council of Thailand may practise medicine (Medical Profession Act 1982, section 26). You can check a doctor on the Medical Council's website by searching their first name and surname, in Thai or in English. It lists only licensed doctors. If you find nothing, the Council answers on 02-590-1887.
No one may present themselves as skilled in a field of medicine unless they hold the Medical Council's certificate for it, or one the Council recognises, or meet criteria set in the Council's regulations (section 28). Ask which certificate your surgeon holds, and check the name you are given.
What to ask before you pay
- Which technique, and is the price for one eye or both?
- Is the anaesthesia included?
- Are medicine, stitch removal and follow-up included?
- When do the stitches come out, and when can I fly?
- What does a correction cost if I need one?
- What is the surgeon's full name, and which Medical Council certificate do they hold?
Clinics and hospitals in Bangkok
Our directory lists clinics and hospitals in Bangkok with their address and the services they offer. Send one enquiry and the ones that do this can reply.
The rules this guide is based on
We read each of these in full and last checked this guide against them on 2 November 2026. The legal texts are in Thai.