Bangkok dermatology compared: hospital skin centres, a university-linked centre and a named-doctor clinic, covering medical skin care, lasers and hair loss. Check services, staff, fees and availability with each provider before you book.
Most listed centres handle both medical and cosmetic work; for a rash, mole or chronic condition, ask for a dermatologist rather than an aesthetic session.
Some publish named laser and device line-ups, which helps if you are looking for a specific treatment such as vascular or pigment lasers.
Hair-loss care ranges from scalp treatments to full restoration programmes with blood tests and transplants.
Few Bangkok skin centres publish consultation fees; the prices that are published are mostly cosmetic packages.
Our method for this page
We read each provider's own web pages on dermatology clinics in Bangkok and kept only statements we could trace to a source. Nobody paid to be included, and the list is not a quality ranking. Criteria:
Bumrungrad publishes two skin pages. An older Skin (Dermatology) Center page lists the BIC Building, 12th floor, Counter 12A, and names acne, athlete's foot and hair loss among its conditions. The hospital's current centre listing for skin care is the VitalLife Skin & Aesthetic Center in Building C, 10th floor, which covers both medical diagnosis and cosmetic work.
On the medical side, VitalLife lists acne, allergic contact dermatitis, birthmarks, burns, corns, dandruff, melasma, moles and hair loss, with LED light therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair. Cosmetic services include dermal fillers, botulinum toxin and non-invasive fat reduction with CoolSculpting and Vanquish. The centre's page shows 26 doctors; most profiles list dermatology with an aesthetics focus, and one also lists dermatopathology.
No prices are published. Tele-consultation with a doctor is offered, and the hospital runs international patient services such as an expatriate liaison centre. It may suit someone who wants a wide choice of dermatologists inside a large hospital.
26 doctors shown on the centre's page
LED and PRP hair treatments
CoolSculpting and Vanquish
Tele-consultation with a doctor
VitalLife Skin & Aesthetic Center, Building C, 10th floorMon–Fri 08:00–19:00; Sat 08:00–16:00; Sun 08:00–18:00+66 2 066 8899
Worth confirming: The older Skin (Dermatology) Center page gives a different floor, phone and hours; confirm which unit and counter your appointment is at.
JCI clinical care programme certifications (stroke, acute coronary syndrome, lung cancer, orthogeriatric; listed to 2027)
Bangkok Hospital's Skin and Aesthetics Center publishes both medical and cosmetic work. Medical conditions listed include dermatitis and atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, dyshidrosis, skin allergies with allergy testing for contact dermatitis, cellulitis, acne, scars and keloids, and hair thinning, scalp rashes and dandruff. It also offers screening for all types of skin cancer.
The device list is specific: Sylfirm, Dual Yellow and Helios for pigmentation and melasma, vbeam for rosacea and vascular lesions, Ultherapy and Thermage, plus Aqua Peel, microdermabrasion, iontophoresis and botulinum toxin. Its doctor directory lists at least nine dermatologists.
Published packages include Medilux hair-loss treatment, 10 sessions for THB 13,600 (listed at THB 19,200), and a 10-session Aqua Therapy oxygen peel for THB 33,100. It may suit someone who wants a medical skin diagnosis and device-based cosmetic treatment in one hospital centre that opens every day.
Skin cancer screening
Allergy testing for contact dermatitis
vbeam for vascular lesions
Ultherapy and Thermage
Open seven days
Skin and Aesthetics Center, Bangkok Hospital Headquarters (Soi Soonvijai)Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00; Sat–Sun 08:00–17:00+66 2 310 3004
Worth confirming: Package prices are promotional; ask whether doctor fees are included and which dermatologist will treat you.
The Samitivej Esthetics Institute is the hospital's skin and hair unit, and its published work is mainly medical: diagnosis of skin disease including infections, nail fungus and acne, skin patch testing, removal of moles, warts and skin growths, and dermatopathology, where abnormal tissue is examined in the laboratory. A paediatric dermatologist is listed.
Named equipment includes Ultrapulse and Sharplan CO2 lasers for growths, warts and scar revision, Hyfrecator electrocautery and LED light therapy. Hair restoration runs as Bioscor International by Samitivej, with hair analysis, scalp laser and LED programmes, a comprehensive programme that includes blood and hormone tests, and robotic and surgical transplants.
The Sukhumvit unit has four examination rooms; a second unit operates at Samitivej Srinakarin. No prices are published. It may suit families who need a child seen, or anyone whose main concern is hair loss.
Paediatric dermatologist listed
Dermatopathology
Bioscor hair restoration programme
CO2 lasers and electrocautery
Four examination rooms
Building 2 (Sukhumvit Wing), 5th floorDaily 08:00–20:00+66 2 022 2519
Worth confirming: No prices are published; ask for a written quote, especially for hair-restoration programmes.
Mission Hospital's dermatology clinic in Dusit publishes profiles of its dermatologists, so you can check who will treat you before booking. Both listed doctors hold Thai Board of Dermatology certification, trained at Mahidol University teaching hospitals and list English and Thai.
One also lists cosmetic dermatology training in the United States, with special interests in cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. The clinic's services run from examination and consultation to removal of moles, warts, sun spots, age spots, tattoos and unwanted hair.
The clinic page publishes no opening hours or prices. It may suit Bangkok residents who want a board-certified dermatologist for a medical check or a laser removal, and who prefer to know the doctor's training in advance.
Thai Board certified dermatologists
English and Thai listed
Laser surgery interest
Tattoo and hair removal
Worth confirming: Hours and fees are not published; call to ask which dermatologist is on duty and the consultation fee.
The Skin and Plastic Surgery Center at Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital, the self-funded hospital on the Siriraj campus, is staffed by specialist dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Medical dermatology covers psoriasis, skin cancer, acne, hair thinning and loss, skin allergy, contact dermatitis, urticaria and skin signs of autoimmune disease.
The laser list is unusually specific: pulsed dye laser for redness, port-wine stains and vascular tumours, picosecond and Q-switched lasers for pigment and tattoos, CO2 and fractional lasers for growths and scars, and an Ellipse Nordlys light platform. Thermage, chemical peels, botulinum toxin and fillers are also offered.
It opens every day until 20:00 (19:00 on Saturdays), and the hospital publishes JCI accreditation. No prices are listed. It may suit someone in Bangkok who wants a university-linked dermatologist for a chronic or complex skin condition, with evening appointments.
University-linked dermatologists
Pulsed dye laser for vascular lesions
Skin allergy and autoimmune skin care
Open daily until 19:00–20:00
JCI accredited hospital
Zone A, 3rd floorMon–Fri and Sun 08:00–20:00; Sat 08:00–19:001474 (press 1)
Worth confirming: No prices are published; ask for a consultation fee and whether a dermatologist rather than a plastic surgeon will see you.
"Skin clinic" covers a wide range of services in Thailand, from hospital dermatology departments that diagnose and treat disease, to aesthetic clinics built around injectables, lasers and skin treatments. The practitioners differ too: some are specialist dermatologists, some are doctors without specialist dermatology training, and some services are offered by people who are not doctors at all.
The right choice depends on what you need. This guide is general information, not medical advice; ask a doctor which treatment, if any, is right for you.
Dermatologist, aesthetic doctor or beautician
A dermatologist in Thailand is a registered doctor who has gone on to complete specialist training in diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Teaching hospitals describe dermatology residency as leading to the Thai board examination in dermatology conducted under the Medical Council of Thailand. On a profile, look for wording such as "Diploma of the Thai Board of Dermatology".
Many aesthetic clinics are run by licensed doctors who have not completed that specialist training. Beauticians and spa staff are not doctors, and Thai authorities state that Botox, fillers and similar procedures are medical treatments that must be performed by licensed doctors at legally approved medical facilities.
Medical or cosmetic: which service you need
Medical dermatology deals with conditions such as persistent rashes, eczema, psoriasis, severe acne, hair and nail problems, infections and changing moles. Cosmetic dermatology aims to change appearance, for example with injectables, laser resurfacing, pigmentation treatments or peels.
If the problem may be medical, or you are not sure, start with a dermatologist, often in a hospital department. A hospital can take a biopsy, run tests and refer you to other specialists in the same building. For a purely cosmetic treatment, a doctor-led clinic can be appropriate, provided the doctor and the facility are licensed.
Checking the doctor and the clinic
The Medical Council of Thailand runs a public lookup at tmc.or.th/check_md. You search by the doctor's first name and surname in Thai or English, and results show licence status and any specialty. If the specialty shown is not dermatology, you will know you are not seeing a dermatologist.
Since 3 July 2026, a Medical Council rule requires doctors who advertise cosmetic services to show their full name and medical licence number, with any nickname shown alongside the real name in the same format. If an advert or social media post shows only a nickname, or no doctor at all, ask for the full name and licence number and check them yourself.
Clinics are licensed separately as healthcare facilities. The Department of Health Service Support's lookup at hosp.hss.moph.go.th shows a facility's licence type, operator, medical personnel and status. Suspected unlicensed clinics can be reported to the Department on 1426, and harm from beauty services to the Office of the Consumer Protection Board on 1166.
Products and devices
Injectables are where authenticity matters most. In 2026 Thailand's Food and Drug Administration and police seized unregistered fillers and botulinum toxin that had been supplied to clinics, and the FDA advised patients to check three things: that the facility is licensed with a qualified doctor, that the product is registered, and that the packaging and registration number are checked before each treatment.
Ask to see the box or vial before it is opened, note the product name and Thai FDA registration number, and check them through the FDA's website, its LINE account (@FDAThai) or the Mor Prom app.
Consent, photos, aftercare and complications
Thailand's declaration of patients' rights, issued by the Medical Council and other professional councils, says patients may receive enough information about their condition to decide whether to accept treatment, learn the name and profession of the person treating them, seek a second opinion and ask to see their medical records. Expect the doctor to explain the expected result, risks, side effects and alternatives before you agree, and to give you time to decide.
Before-and-after photos are part of a good record. Ask whether the clinic will take them, how they will be used and whether your consent is needed before they appear in advertising. Ask too what aftercare is included, how to reach the clinic out of hours, and what happens, and who pays, if there is a complication. The UK's NHS advises planning and budgeting for aftercare and any follow-up treatment needed to keep a result.
Prices, packages and payment
Cosmetic treatments are priced in different ways, so quotes rarely compare directly. Ask whether a price is per unit, per syringe, per area or per session, how many units or sessions the doctor expects you to need, and whether follow-up or top-up visits are included.
Packages and pre-paid courses can lower the price per session, but check the expiry date, whether unused sessions are refundable, and whether they can be used at other branches. Private hospitals often take a deposit before treatment, and the UK government advises raising complaints first with the provider and, for non-emergency matters, through the government's 1111 helpline.
Questions to ask before you book
What is the treating doctor's full name and medical licence number?
Is the doctor a dermatologist with Thai board certification, or a doctor with other training?
Who will perform the procedure itself: the doctor or another member of staff?
Is my problem medical or cosmetic, and can you investigate or refer me if it is medical?
Which product or device will you use, and can I see the packaging and Thai FDA registration number before treatment?
What results, risks, side effects and alternatives should I expect?
Will you take before-and-after photos, and will you ask before using them in advertising?
Is the price per unit, syringe, area or session, and how many will I need?
Who do I contact if there is a problem after treatment, and who pays to put it right?
If I buy a package, when does it expire and are unused sessions refundable?
Warning signs
Adverts or posts that show only a nickname, or no doctor's name and licence number at all.
Injections offered by someone who is not a licensed doctor, or outside a licensed medical facility.
The clinic will not show you the product packaging or registration number before injecting.
Prices well below other clinics for the same named product, with no explanation.
Pressure to buy a large package or decide on the day of the consultation.
No discussion of risks, side effects or what happens if there is a complication.
How do I know I am seeing a dermatologist in Bangkok and not an aesthetic doctor?
Ask for the doctor's full name and check it on the Medical Council of Thailand's lookup at tmc.or.th/check_md, which shows any recorded specialty. On a profile, look for Thai Board of Dermatology certification. Some listed providers, such as Mission Hospital, publish their dermatologists' training so you can check before booking.
Where can I get a mole or skin lesion checked in Bangkok?
Hospital skin centres are a common starting point because they can take a biopsy and refer you to other specialists. Bangkok Hospital lists skin cancer screening, and Samitivej lists dermatopathology, where tissue is examined in the laboratory. Any changing mole should be seen by a doctor promptly.
Can I get an evening dermatology appointment in Bangkok?
Some centres publish long hours. Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun's skin centre lists opening until 20:00 on most days, and Bangkok Hospital's centre opens every day. Hours change, so confirm when the dermatologist you want is in clinic.
Are Bangkok skin package prices good value?
Packages can be hard to compare because they are priced per session, per area or per unit, and promotional prices may exclude doctor fees. Ask what is included, how many sessions you are likely to need and when any pre-paid course expires.
About the writer and reviewer
PS
Pimchanok Srisawat
Health writer
Writes guides and comparisons for Thai Clinic Guide, keeping a link to the page behind every detail so readers can check it themselves.
KW
Kittisak Wongsawat
Health writer and reviewer
Goes through pages line by line against the sources listed, and flags wording that could be taken as advice for one reader.
This page sets out published information and is not medical advice. Speak to a doctor before you choose treatment. Our method.
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