ID Clinic Bangkok
ID Clinic Bangkok
Thailand, Bangkok
Dr Phatcharasak Kraisornphongsakul Md
34 years of experience • 20000+ treatments performed
Surgeon's portfolio
Clinic is certified :
Buccal fat extraction in Thailand typically costs from AUD $695 to AUD $1,668. Final prices depend on the surgeon’s experience, clinic location, and facility accreditation. Patients from Australia usually save around 83% compared to local prices, which average AUD $6,671. Costs generally cover the surgical procedure, local anaesthetic, and initial post-operative medications in major hubs like Bangkok and Phuket.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialized hospital often provides better long-term value for Australian patients. For example, Asia Cosmetic Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 0% post-surgery complication rate. This standard of care provides peace of mind that justifies the slightly higher costs. Many Bangkok clinics like ID Clinic Bangkok are popular with Australians and offer experienced surgeons who have performed over 20,000 procedures.
| Thailand | Turkey | South Korea | |
| Buccal Fat Extraction | from AUD $635 | from AUD $973 | from AUD $1,037 |
Dr Phatcharasak Kraisornphongsakul Md has performed over 20,000 treatments, making him one of Bangkok's most high-volume plastic surgeons at ID Clinic.
Dr Shananya Varophas has performed over 900 successful surgical treatments and holds first-class honours from Thailand's prestigious Thammasat University.
Dr Tanongsak Panyawirunroj is a dual-certified surgeon with specialist training in craniofacial and aesthetic surgery from prestigious institutions in Taiwan and South Korea.
Dr Saran Wannachamras brings high-level surgical expertise to facial contouring at Wansiri Hospital, having completed specialist plastic surgery training in the United States.
Incisions for buccal fat extraction in Thailand are hidden because they are located inside the mouth. Surgeons make a 1–2 cm cut on the inner cheek near the upper molars. This approach means no external scarring, marks, or stitches appear on the face.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Most Bangkok clinics use standard intraoral techniques. Dr Phatcharasak Kraisornphongsakul at ID Clinic Bangkok has performed 20,000+ procedures. This shows the high level of surgical expertise in Thailand. Experienced clinics maintain precise, hidden incisions for Australian patients.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Thailand report that incisions sit near the back teeth and heal quickly. The main experience involves temporary internal tightness and swelling rather than external marks.
Buccal fat pads do not grow back after surgical extraction in Thailand. These are distinct fat compartments that do not regenerate once removed. The results are permanent. However, natural ageing or significant weight gain can still alter facial contours over time.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Thai clinics often offer 3D facial scanning to help patients visualise long-term results. Dr Chen Surgery Hospital uses this technology to prevent removing too much fat. This helps Australians avoid a gaunt look as they age.
Patient Consensus: Removal is considered permanent by patients who have travelled to Thailand. Many recommend caution if you are already lean. This is because ageing naturally reduces facial volume over time.
Initial recovery from buccal fat extraction in Thailand takes about 7 to 10 days. Patients return to light daily activities within 1 week as major swelling subsides. While contouring is visible after 2 weeks, final results typically appear within 3 to 6 months. This occurs once all residual swelling resolves.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While recovery is fast, clinics like Dr. Chen Surgery Hospital International Center offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This therapy speeds up swelling reduction. Such technology helps international patients look less puffy before their flight home.
Patient Consensus: Expect facial soreness and tenderness when opening the mouth during the first week. In Thailand, patients recommend planning 7 days of downtime and sticking to soft foods while swelling settles.
To start a consultation for buccal fat extraction in Thailand, submit clear facial photos and your medical history to an accredited clinic. Many Bangkok centres specialising in facial contouring use 3D scanning or video calls. These tools evaluate suitability and simulate results before you book any flights.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Thai clinics like Dr. Chen Surgery Hospital use Swiss 3D facial scanning to show expected outcomes. This helps prevent an "over-hollowed" look by precisely calculating how much fat to remove. This technology provides certainty for international patients before they commit to travel.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Thailand recommend sharing your smoking status and medications early. This helps avoid surgery day cancellations. They found that requesting direct video calls with the surgeon helped them feel much safer.