High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)

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World Medical Hospital

44 Moo 4 Pak Chaengwattana-Parkkred 24 Alley, Pak Kret, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi 11120

Total review: 30

Established

2009

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High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) at World Medical Hospital

World Medical Hospital, located in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand offers patients High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) procedures among its total of 10 available procedures, across 8 different specialties

. Currently, there's no pricing information for High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) procedures at World Medical Hospital, as all prices are available on request only, whilst the national average price is approximately ฿5,990.

There is currently a lack of information available on the specialists practicing at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes

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What you need to know about High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) in Nonthaburi

High intensity focussed ultrasound technique (HIFU) also known as focussed ultrasound surgery (FUS), uses non-ionizing ultrasound waves to heat up your body tissues. Temperature can be increased up to 70 to 90°C. These sound waves do not pass through air and bone. It is used for multi-purposes. It works to increase your blood, and lymph flow stimulates cell division and destroys tumor cells. It can also be used to treat a number of disorders including various types of cancer and uterine fibroids. Its use in the treatment of prostate cancer is gaining fame. It can also be used for cosmetic reasons, to reduce wrinkles, aging lines and to lift your loose skin. It is found to be most effective on jawline and cheeks. It should always be performed by the experts because the sonication of the wrong tissue can be dangerous. Also, there might be incomplete destruction of the tumor. Some areas of your body can not be sonicated as they are sensitive to sound waves, this should also be kept in mind while performing HIFU. It can only be used to treat localized cancer and tumors. Cancer which has spread cannot be cured through HIFU.

As HIFU is involved in the treatment of a number of diseases, before going through it, you may suffer from those diseases. These disorders include ovarian fibroids, different types of cancers, breast tumors, Parkinsonism, and a number of other neurological disabilities. You might have loose skin of face, neck, and chest. Vaginal laxity is also a problem. After HIFU, your tumors are destroyed, cancer cells are killed and diseases are cured. Your loose skin looks tightened and strengthened. Wrinkles and aging lines are gone. Vaginal and skin laxity are removed. You look younger than your actual age.

What's the Recovery Time for High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Procedures in Nonthaburi?

The recovery time differs and depends upon the purpose for which HIFU is being carried out. You may suffer from pain and discomfort for 3 to 4 days after the procedure. The soreness and swelling will subside in 2 to 3 weeks. It has less recovery time and has less invasive techniques approved by the FDA. The Non-ionizing radiations used in this technique are the least damaging.

What's the Success Rate of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Procedures in Nonthaburi?

HIFU has been found to be very successful in the treatment of most of the disorders. However, the success rate differs for each purpose. According to a study, the overall success rate for prostate cancer treatment was reported to be 84%. Cancer patients were divided into 3 groups. The high-risk group showed a low success rate. The intermediate group showed a higher success rate reaching 83.4% and the low-risk group showed the highest success rate of 94.2%. It is also found to be very effective and successful in treating skin laxity and uterine fibroids.