ID Clinic Bangkok
ID Clinic Bangkok
Thailand, Bangkok
Dr Phatcharasak Kraisornphongsakul Md
34 years of experience • 20000+ treatments performed
Clinic is certified :
From AUD $2,700 / ฿64,600. The final price depends on surgical complexity, particularly if a total en bloc removal is required for Breast Implant Illness. Patients from Australia save around 78% compared to local private fees, which average AUD $12,200 / ฿289,000. Most Thai medical packages include surgeon fees, anaesthetic, a private hospital stay, and local transfers in Bangkok.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Thailand offers exceptional value for complex breast revisions where surgical volume matters. Specialists like Dr Phatcharasak Kraisornphongsakul have performed over 20,000 procedures, providing a level of experience rarely found elsewhere. While basic removal start around A$3,500, choosing JCI-accredited facilities like Bangpakok 9 International Hospital ensures Australian-standard safety protocols are met during these intricate surgeries.
| Thailand | Turkey | South Korea | |
| Breast Capsulectomy | from AUD $2,700 / ฿64,600 | from AUD $4,300 / ฿102,000 | from AUD $3,200 / ฿74,800 |
Dr Kasemsak Pyungtanasup leads plastic surgery cases at Wansiri Hospital and completed prestigious clinical observations at the Beaumont Health System in the USA. He is dual-qualified in both general and plastic surgery.
Dr Somsak Chaisupsathaporn is a Thai Medical Council certified surgeon who focuses on delivering safe and ethical surgical outcomes at Somchai Clinic.
Dr. Phattrapohn Liangcheep, M.D., is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She specializes in facial aesthetic surgery, facial rejuvenation, and reconstructive plastic surgery. She treats facial aging, drooping eyelids, eyelid bags, nasal deformities, facial asymmetry, ear or lip deformities, facial scars, benign skin and soft-tissue lesions, and localized fat.
Accreditations: Diploma, Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Plastic and reconstructive surgery training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. M.D., Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.
Featured procedures: rhinoplasty; upper and lower blepharoplasty; facelift; brow lift; lip lift or reduction; facial fat grafting; otoplasty and ear reconstruction; scar revision; liposuction; fat transfer. She provides evidence-based, patient-centered care in Thai and English.
Surgeons in Thailand typically send breast capsules and fluid for pathology testing during a capsulectomy. This standard procedure screens for BIA-ALCL lymphoma and chronic infection. Clinics such as Yanhee International Hospital or Bangpakok 9 International Hospital follow international safety protocols for patient health.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Basic testing is standard, but pathology fees are often separate from the surgical quote. At clinics like ID Clinic Bangkok, which treats 4,000+ patients annually, confirm the price covers laboratory fees. These are typically A$4,400 to A$8,300 but may be billed per specimen.
Patient Consensus: Patients travelling to Thailand for revision surgery found that surgeons often recommend en-bloc removal. They felt reassured that hospital pathologists thoroughly examined all tissue before they returned home.
En bloc removal is a specialised breast surgery. The implant and surrounding scar tissue capsule are removed as one intact unit. This procedure is available in Thailand through JCI-accredited hospitals. Expert plastic surgeons use this method for breast implant illness or ruptures.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients often request en bloc removal. However, Bookimed data shows it is only possible if the capsule is thick enough. Thai surgeons may switch to a total capsulectomy during surgery if the capsule is too thin. This change happens to protect patient safety.
Patient Consensus: Patients travelling to Thailand recommend getting a written agreement. This should state if the surgeon will perform a total capsulectomy if en bloc removal is impossible.
Total capsulectomy removes the entire fibrous scar tissue capsule around a breast implant. Partial capsulectomy removes only specific sections. This is often done to reduce surgical risk or sample local tissue. Bangkok surgeons perform both techniques within JCI-accredited facilities to address capsular contracture or aesthetic revisions.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Bangkok specialists like Dr Phatcharasak Kraisornphongsakul at ID Clinic have performed 20,000+ procedures. This highlights a significant experience gap. While Australian averages reach $8,500, Thai packages often save patients 78%. Many patients choose total removal to avoid future revisions, even for simple implant replacement.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Thailand describe total capsulectomy as a full clean-out. Others recommend confirming if pathology testing for the removed capsule is in the initial quote.
Breast capsulectomy in Thailand involves surgically removing scar tissue around an implant. Surgeons perform this to treat capsular contracture or rupture. Specialists perform total or en bloc removals under general anaesthesia. Facilities like Yanhee International Hospital or Bangpakok 9 International Hospital often hold JCI accreditation.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Thai surgical protocols often prioritise en bloc removal for patients with implant leaks. Specialists like Dr Worapon Ratanalert at Yanhee have specific training in breast anatomy. This specialised focus helps explain why major Bangkok clinics report success rates of 95% or higher.
Patient Consensus: Removal is more involved than a simple implant swap. Patients in Thailand highlight the need for compression garments. They also advise booking a 2-week stay to handle drain removal comfortably.
Recovery following a breast capsulectomy in Thailand typically involves an overnight hospital stay and 9 days in-country. While light desk work resumes within 5 days, full physical recovery usually takes 3 to 6 months. Most patients return to Australia once stitches are removed on day 7.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Thailand’s high-volume centres like Yanhee International Hospital or ID Clinic Bangkok often use specialists with 20,000+ procedures. This experience is vital for capsulectomies. Cases involving calcification or total en bloc removal typically require longer stays for drain management.
Patient Consensus: Expect significant chest tightness and pressure during the first week in Thailand. Patients recommend arranging assistance for luggage and dressing as arm movement is very limited initially.
Australian patients choose Thailand for breast capsulectomy to access specialist surgeons and JCI-accredited facilities. They can save up to 78% compared to local costs. The country offers experienced plastic surgeons and care packages in medical hubs like Bangkok.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Many clinics offer capsulectomy, but the most experienced surgeons often have international backgrounds. For instance, Dr Pramote Manurangsee at Yanhee International Hospital trained in the USA and Switzerland. Surgeons with this global exposure are familiar with implant brands and protocols used in Australia.
Patient Consensus: Patients find that Thai clinics provide detailed surgical plans and recovery timelines. These plans make travel logistics manageable. They also highlight the ease of getting English medical reports for their Australian GPs.