STEP 2: Booking the Surgery Date
Once you’re ready to move forward with your gender-affirming surgery, please inform us of your preferred month for surgery.
The exact surgery date will be selected and confirmed based on Dr. Chettasak’s operating schedule. Please note that Dr. Chettasak performs only one major surgery per day to ensure full attention and the highest quality of care.
If you have not yet decided which type of vaginoplasty you prefer—such as Skin Graft Vaginoplasty, Colon Vaginoplasty, or PPV (Peritoneal Vaginoplasty)—you may request an online consultation with Dr. Chettasak (consultation fees apply). This is highly recommended if you are unsure about the best option for you or wish to evaluate your genital skin condition in detail.
→ Once the date has been mutually agreed upon, a non-refundable deposit of 20% (based on the total surgery or treatment fee) must be paid within 10 days via international wire transfer.
→ To complete the booking process, you will be asked to:
- Sign the Payment Conditions Form
- Submit it together with the proof of transfer
This deposit officially secures your surgery date.
STEP 3: Referral Letters for Gender-Affirming Surgery
You must provide 2 referral letters:
- One from your psychiatrist or licensed mental health provider in your home country
- One from a Thai psychiatrist (arranged by our team)
Requirements:
- Letters must be issued within 1 year of the surgery date.
- The international letter must be sent directly to info@wihhospital.com, or brought in person.
- Letters must include:
– Legal and preferred name
– Gender dysphoria diagnosis
– Hormone therapy history
– Surgical recommendation
– Issuing clinic’s/hospital’s letterhead
→ If you do not have a letter from your country, we can arrange two Thai psychiatrist consultations for eligibility.
STEP 4: Complete Preoperative Lab Tests
Lab tests must be done 4–6 weeks before your surgery date. Reports older than 6 weeks will not be accepted.
Please email the following documents in JPEG or PDF format as early as possible:
- Lab test results
- Digital chest X-ray (with radiologist’s report)
- Referral letter(s) and medical clearance if required
→ All reports must be submitted at least 3 weeks before surgery for review.
Lab Test Requirements by Age Group:
Under 42 years:
CBC, Anti-HIV, Creatinine, PT/PTT, FBS, Chest X-ray
Age 42–60:
All of the above, plus EKG
Over 60:
All of the above, plus HbA1C, Lipid Profile, LFTs, and Exercise Stress Test (with cardiologist report)
STEP 5: Plan Your Travel and Recovery Stay
To ensure a smooth and safe recovery, we recommend planning to stay in Bangkok for approximately one month.
→ Arrival: Please arrive 3–4 days before surgery to allow time for your preoperative consultation, psychiatric evaluation (if needed), and final lab review.
→ Postoperative Stay: After surgery, you will remain under our care for approximately 25 days. This includes:
- Recovery in the inpatient ward during the early healing phase
- Continued recovery in the Recovery Ward, where you will receive daily nursing care and personalized training on vaginal dilation techniques by our specialist nurses
→ Note: Accommodation in the Recovery Ward is not included in the surgical package. You can select from three room types, depending on your preference and budget:
- Deluxe Room: 2,900 THB per night
- Grand Deluxe Room: 3,500 THB per night
- VIP Room: 12,500 THB per night
