Beauty Clinics in Hat Yai
Introduction
Physical beauty is placed extremely high in the Thai value system and Thai girls spend an enormous amount of money on skin-whitening products and other cosmetics, lotions and potions. Some girls, referred to as 'pretties', make a living from their looks alone and a few have even died on the elusive journey for perfection in a shallow society where image counts for everything.
The cost of being 'pretty' in Thailand
Many Thai girls have plastic surgery. Girls from the northeast don't tend to have very prominent noses and many have inserts installed to give their noses more definition. It's cheap and Thai surgeons do a good job.
Thailand's many ladyboys also undergo lots of procedures and operations in their quest to become more like women. It's a huge industry in the country.
On a level between cosmetics and plastic surgery, there are lots of beauty clinics that perform minor procedures. For example, Thai girls think that freckles are some kind of a deformity and have them removed. They don't realise, or don't care, that some foreign men think freckles are cute.
The most successful clinics are normally part of large, nationwide chains. However, there are also a number of independent places as well.
Before Central Festival opened in December 2013, the one place in Hat Yai with the highest number of beauty clinics was probably Diana Department Store. However, Central Festival now seems to have more beauty clinics than any other single location.
There used to be clinics in Lee Gardens Plaza, but a lot of businesses have moved out to Central Festival. Lee Gardens Plaza has changed enormously in recent years, especially after Saturday 31st March 2012. The only beauty place remaining in Lee Gardens PLaza is a slimming institute.
Too Many Beauty Clinics?
Thais are constantly looking for bisiness opportunities and when they see something that is successful everyone jumps on the bandwagon. The problem is that pretty soon supply far outstrips demand. There simply aren't enough customers and businesses close down.
In November 2019 I went to Central Festival in order to update the information I have provided about southern Thailand's largest shopping mall.
As I expected, many shops had closed and new ones had opened. This is perfectly normal for Central Festival.
What surpised me a little was to discover that three beauty clinics in Central Festival had closed - Pan, Rajdhevee and Wuttisak.
Diana shopping mall has several beauty clinics and there are also lots of beauty clinics located outside of shopping malls. From what I can see, there are just too many.
In addition, these clinics rely quite a lot on Malaysian customers and the Malaysian economy has been in the doldrums for several years. Malaysians used to get Bt10+ for each of their Ringgits, but with the exchange rate down to Bt7+ they don't have the same spending power that they had previously.
Beauty Clinic Listings
The following listings are a work in progress. I will add more later and if the list grows too large I will provide the information over multiple pages. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me and I will try to help.
Address: Level 4, Central Festival, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 339938
Call center: +66 (0)2 377 1477-8
Web Site: Nitipon Clinic
Map: Map 4
Latitude: N 06° 59' 28.2" (N 06° 59.471')
Longitude: E 100° 29' 04.6" (E 100° 29.076')
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Comments: This clinic offers lots of facial treatments ranging from skin whitening to removing freckles and treating acne. They can raise your eyebrows for Bt3,000, inject you with Botox for Bt3,000, work on swollen cheeks for Bt5,000 and reduce your molars for Bt8,000. The clinic also sells its own range of beautifying products.
A sign outside the clinic advertised the following:
- Acne, Skin Problem
- Whitening + Melasma
- Microdermabrasion
- Filler + Botulinum Tozin
- Thread Lift
- Laser Rejuvenation
- Facial Treatment
- Hair Reduction Laser
- Slimming Fat Reduction
Patient Comments:
- I've visited one of the clinic namely Nitipon clinic at Central Festival market at Hatyai for the facial treatment of pigmentation, acne, dark sport, tightening the skin and whitening. After the treatment, there was not effective result. It makes me quite disappointed. The way they do, was not professional enough. They started the treatment without removing my make-up. Pimples never extract properly. And finished course without laser. After complaint they have did the flash light for touch-up only.
Indeed I would like to know why misinterpreted regards with the laser treatment? Since I have clearly explained my needs, clinic should act properly on this fact, however clinic never take any action their end. My question, Is this way to treated tourist client? Why they have cheated for name of laser treatment? Is there anyone can assist on this issue. Appreciate if management look into this matter. (December 2018)
If you've been a patient here and wish to provide some feedback, send an e-mail to phil@phil.uk.net, or use the following form. Comments will be added anonymously.
Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: Level 2, Diana Department Store, Sripoovanart Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 262018
Mobile: +66 (0)86 395 5382
Call center: +66 (0)2 377 1477-8
Web Site: Nitipon Clinic
Map: Map 4
Latitude: N 06° 59' 53.5" (N 06° 59.892')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 41.9" (E 100° 28.699')
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Comments: This branch of Nitipon offers basically the same treatments as the branch at Central Festival (see above), but in a different location.
Patient Comments: No patient comments yet. Be the first to comment. If you've been a patient here and wish to provide some feedback, send an e-mail to phil@phil.uk.net, or use the following form. Comments will be added anonymously.
Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: Lee Gardens Plaza, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 262021
Call center: +66 (0)2 377 1476-8
Web Site: Nitipon Clinic
Map: Map 3
Latitude: N 07° 00' 20.1" (N 07° 00.335')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 16.8" (E 100° 28.280')
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Comments: This branch of Nitipon clinic in Lee Gardens Plaza is now closed.
Patient Comments:
- To remove two dark spots on my RH cheek using lazer to burn off the marks. Skin becomes raw,doctor gave a tube of cream to apply to prevent infection. Whole process takes only 15mins.The treatment cost me Bt1370. Same job done in Singapore will cost about Sing dollars 650.00 (Bt15,600) (January 2011)
- To remove all small dark brown spots on my face where necessary. Dr.Paiboon Pitanupong has done a great job for only Bt2500. Actually it is a steal to do beauty face treatment in Hatyai. My friends in Singapore was surprised that i had it done in Hatyai. Asking me is it safe? Is the doctor a qualified doctor, etc,etc. (December 2011)
Address: Room 437, Level 4, Central Festival, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 339768
Map: Map 4
Latitude: N 06° 59' 28.2" (N 06° 59.471')
Longitude: E 100° 29' 04.6" (E 100° 29.076')
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Comments: This clinic is open every day from 11:00 until 20:00.
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Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: 127/4 Supasarnrangsarn Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 353080-1
Map: Map 2
Latitude: N 07° 00' 29.8" (N 07° 00.497')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 20.6" (E 100° 28.343')
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Comments: This clinic closed and reopened under a different name.
See Pruksa Cosmed for details.
Address: 2nd floor, Diana Deparment Store, Sripoovanart Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 237533
Call center: +66 (0)81 720 2100; +66 (0)81 720 2900
More information: +66 (0)81 865 9195; +66 (0)81 524 3542; +66 (0)81 782 4521; +66 (0)86 605 9055
Web Site: Pongsak Clinic
Map: Map 4
Latitude: N 06° 59' 53.5" (N 06° 59.892')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 41.9" (E 100° 28.699')
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Comments: Pongsak Clinic is located just a few yards away from Wuttisak Clinic in Diana Department store. Just like Wuttisak, Pongsak clinics can be found all over Thailand.
The treatments seem to feature heavily on mesotherapy. This term meant nothing to me so I looked it up and it seems a little controversial. Anyway, with any aesthetic, non-essential treatment or surgery it is a personal decision whether you go ahead or not.
Here are a few of the treatments offered, along with prices. For a full list and current prices you need to get in touch directly with the clinic.
- Treatment of blemish or dark mark with Ionto equipment
150 Baht per session
750 Baht per course (7 sessions) - Treatment of acne scar with Ionto equipment
150 Baht per session
750 Baht per course (7 sessions) - Treatment of dark circle around eyes with S.S. equipment
150 Baht per session
750 Baht per course (7 sessions) - Treatment of wrinkles and pore tightening with S.S., S.M. equipment
150 Baht per session
750 Baht per course (7 sessions) - Treatment of dark circle around eyes with dermalift equipment
150 Baht per session
750 Baht per course (7 sessions) - Skin scrubbing with body scrub treatment
150 Baht per session
750 Baht per course (7 sessions) - Skin smoothening treatment of wrinkles and deep acne scar with microdermabrasion equipment
500 Baht per session
2,500 Baht per course (7 sessions) - Removal of stomach stretch marks with microdermabrasion equipment
500 Baht per session
2,500 Baht per course (7 sessions) - Breast firming with vacuum equipment
300 Baht per session
1,500 Baht per course (7 sessions)
Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: Lee Gardens Plaza, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 350844
Call center: +66 (0)81 720 2100; +66 (0)81 720 2900
More information: +66 (0)81 865 9195; +66 (0)81 524 3542; +66 (0)81 782 4521; +66 (0)86 605 9055
Web Site: Pongsak Clinic
Map: Map 4
Latitude: N 07° 00' 20.1" (N 07° 00.335')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 16.8" (E 100° 28.280')
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Comments: This branch of Pongsak Clinic in Lee Gardens Plaza is now closed.
Address: Level 4, Central Festival, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 339650
Call center: +66 (0)2 252 1317
Web Site: Pornkasem Clinic
Map: Map 3
Latitude: N 06° 59' 28.2" (N 06° 59.471')
Longitude: E 100° 29' 04.6" (E 100° 29.076')
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Comments: Like most other beauty clinics in Thailand, Pornkasem operates a large chain of clinics in Bangkok and the provinces.
Patient Comments: No patient comments yet. Be the first to comment. If you've been a patient here and wish to provide some feedback, send an e-mail to phil@phil.uk.net, or use the following form. Comments will be added anonymously.
Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: 127/4 Supasarnrangsarn Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 353080
Mobile: +66 (0)81 898 0036
Web Site: Pruksa Cosmed
E-mail: lhinrobert@hotmail.com
Map: Map 2
Latitude: N 07° 00' 29.8" (N 07° 00.497')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 20.6" (E 100° 28.343')
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Comments: This clinic used to be called Pewsuay. It is now called Pruksa Cosmed and it is run by Dr Akarin Hariraksapitak. The clinic is located directly below Wanthana Mansion on Supasarnrangsarn Road.
Their business card advertises the following procedures:
- Rhinoplasty
- Upper blepharoplasty
- Lower blepharoplasty
- Mentoplasty
- Lip Plasty
- Facelift
- Thread lift
- Laser
- Botox
- Filler
- Facial treatment
Patient Comments: No patient comments yet. Be the first to comment. If you've been a patient here and wish to provide some feedback, send an e-mail to phil@phil.uk.net, or use the following form. Comments will be added anonymously.
Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: Level 4, Central Festival, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 339856-7
Fax: +66 (0)74 339857
Call center: +66 (0)2 793 9999
Web Site: Rajdhevee Clinic
Map: Map 3
Latitude: N 06° 59' 28.2" (N 06° 59.471')
Longitude: E 100° 29' 04.6" (E 100° 29.076')
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Comments: The Rajdhevee clinic at Central Festival offers the same facial and beauty treatments that are available at all the other clinics.
Patient Comments: No patient comments yet. Be the first to comment. If you've been a patient here and wish to provide some feedback, send an e-mail to phil@phil.uk.net, or use the following form. Comments will be added anonymously.
Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: Lee Gardens Plaza, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 221126-7
Fax: +66 (0)74 221126
Call center: +66 (0)2 793 9999
Web Site: Rajdhevee Clinic
Map: Map 3
Latitude: N 07° 00' 20.1" (N 07° 00.335')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 16.8" (E 100° 28.280')
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Comments: This branch of Rajdhevee clinic in Lee Gardens is now closed.
Address: Juti Uthit 3, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Web Site: Skeyndor
Web Site: C Wellness
Map: Map 2
Latitude: N 07° 00' 40.7" (N 07° 00.679')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 34.9" (E 100° 28.582')
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Comments: Located in Juti Uthit 3, Skeyndor occupies the building where C Spa used to be before it closed some years ago.
Skeyndor is another large beauty clinic offering cosmetic products, facial treatments, and body treatments. It is open from 11am until 8:30pm.
Patient Comments: No patient comments yet. Be the first to comment. If you've been a patient here and wish to provide some feedback, send an e-mail to phil@phil.uk.net, or use the following form. Comments will be added anonymously.
Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: 109 Supasarnrangsan Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Mobile: +66 (0)85 393 9392
Map: Map 2
Latitude: N 07° 00' 29.4" (N 07° 00.490')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 18.2" (E 100° 28.304')
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Comments: This clinic is run by Dr Weerapong Lertsuwannawin MD, who is a member of the Certified Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
The following procedures are available:
- Face Lift
- Nose/Chin/Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reconstruction
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery)
- Botox
- Upper/Lower Eyelid Surgery
- Cheek Dimple
- Lipofilling
- Liposuction
- General Surgery
The clinic is located near Gim Yong Market, Cheo Chaang Temple and Pruksa Cosmed.
The Thai pronunciation is 'wee-waa' with long vowels and w's instead of v's.
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Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: 4th floor, Diana Deparment Store, Sripoovanart Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 262589
Mobile: +66 (0)82 983 9993
Web Site: VR Clinic
Map: Map 4
Latitude: N 06° 59' 53.5" (N 06° 59.892')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 41.9" (E 100° 28.699')
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Comments: There is an obsession in Thailand with all things Korean, and combined with the Thai female obsession for beauty, many young Thai girls have attempted to achieve a Korean look.
With apparently no fear of serious eye infections, Thai girls walk around with cheap cosmetic contact lenses stuck in their eyes for the Korean 'Big Eye' look.
From what I have heard, Koreans are also obsessed with beauty and think no more of having plastic surgery procedures than going for a haircut. This clinic bills itself as a 'Korea Aesthetic Clinic' and anything Korean - especially to do with beauty - will always be a big draw with Thai girls.
The clinic is open from 11am to 8pm and lots of procedures are on offer, including full plastic surgery. Some other beauty clinics stop short of actually performing surgery.
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Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: Room 441, Level 4, Central Festival, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 339846
Web Site: Wuttisak Clinic
Map: Map 4
Latitude: N 06° 59' 28.2" (N 06° 59.471')
Longitude: E 100° 29' 04.6" (E 100° 29.076')
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Comments: The branch of Wuttisak Clinic that was located inside the second branch of Tesco Lotus in Hat Yai Nai was closed down and relocated to Central Festival in December 2013. I guess that being located inside Central Festival is better for business.
It sells the usual lotions, potions and creams and offers the usual beauty treatments and procedures.
Patient Comments: No patient comments yet. Be the first to comment. If you've been a patient here and wish to provide some feedback, send an e-mail to phil@phil.uk.net, or use the following form. Comments will be added anonymously.
Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
Address: 2nd floor, Diana Deparment Store, Sripoovanart Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Telephone: +66 (0)74 223278
Fax: +66 (0)74 223277
Web Site: Wuttisak Clinic
Map: Map 4
Latitude: N 06° 59' 53.5" (N 06° 59.892')
Longitude: E 100° 28' 41.9" (E 100° 28.699')
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Comments: Wuttisak is a large chain and these clinics are found all over Thailand. The owner is just a young guy who obviously has incredible business skills.
He recognised the country's obsession with beauty and opened exactly the type of clinics that people wanted. I saw him on TV in the Bt100 million home he owns in northern Thailand.
I have no personal experience and the closest I ever get to this clinic is when I eat or shop at Diana. If you have, I would be very happy to receive some feedback.
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Important - Please read the following carefully before sending me your comments: I am not a doctor or dentist, and neither am I affiliated with any clinics in Hat Yai. If you have any questions about procedures or prices please contact the establishment directly using the information provided. Use this form only if you have used a clinic and wish to give some feedback.
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