Plastic Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr. Thiti Chaovanalikit is a board-certified plastic and general surgeon. He has over 20 years of experience in gender-affirming surgery. He is a former clinical associate of Prof. Preecha Tiewtranon. He holds Thai Board of Plastic Surgery and Thai Board of General Surgery certifications. He earned his MD from Siriraj Medical School. He is an Instructor in Plastic Surgery at Lerdsin Hospital. He trains residents in reconstructive and complex genital surgery.

His expertise includes MtF vaginoplasty, revision and complex gender-affirming procedures, and advanced genital reconstruction. He is a WPATH member and an invited speaker at international transgender health conferences. His publications include Quality of Life after Gender Confirmation Surgery (2022) and a Peritoneal Flap Vaginoplasty case report (2020).

Dr. Rapeepat Sapruangthong, MD, FRCS(T), is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than 10 years of experience. He specializes in aesthetic, reconstructive, and maxillofacial trauma surgery.

Accreditations: Diploma of the Thai Board of Plastic Surgery (2016–2021) and FRCS(T). Education: MD, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2007–2013).

Practice: Plastic Surgeon, Department of Plastic Surgery, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Thailand (2017–present). Expertise: breast surgery, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, facelift, liposuction, body contouring, and microsurgery.

Dr. Jihwan Cha is a board-certified plastic surgeon at INIQUÉ Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul. He has performed over 6,000 procedures and specializes in facial aesthetic surgery. Dr. Cha completed clinical training in plastic surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He focus on balanced results using precise surgical techniques and individualized planning.

• Graduated from Korea University College of Medicine.
• Completed residency and specialist training at Korea University Medical Center.
• Treats patients at INIQUÉ, a clinic serving 12,000 patients annually.
• Specializes in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine procedures.

Dr Harun Dogru is a highly academic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya with a focus on reconstructive facial procedures. He published pioneering research on skin flap survival and nasal health to improve surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in cleft lip and palate repair and complex facial reconstructions
• Uses research-backed methods to improve skin flap survival for better healing
• Expert in nasal and sinus surgery – specifically managing maxillary sinusitis
• Published studies in international journals like Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
• Investigates oxidative stress in tissues to help reduce postoperative inflammation

Dr Husnu Haci is a European Board-certified surgeon who handles up to 50 aesthetic procedures every month at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Holds a European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) Fellowship
• Specialises in 'Brazilian Butt Lifts' (BBL), breast aesthetics, and body shaping
• Trained in microsurgery – using refined techniques for intricate tissue repair
• Completed open rhinoplasty training with world-renowned specialists to improve nose function and shape
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Dr. Narakorn Masomboon is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Munare Clinic Chiangmai. He holds a diploma from the Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Masomboon earned his medical degree from Chiang Mai University. He completed surgical training at the prestigious Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University.

• Specializes in breast augmentation, liposuction, and mommy makeovers.
• Performs facial procedures including facelifts and forehead lifts.
• Treats conditions such as gynecomastia.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility meeting US surgical safety standards.

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist at PrimeCare Bkk with a clinical background from Mahidol University and Rajavithi Hospital.

• Trained at Thailand's prestigious Siriraj Medical School
• Experienced in internal medicine and cardiology at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in both English and Thai for clear patient communication
• Completed specialist training in cardiology intervention

Professor Paek serves as a visiting professor at two of Korea's most prestigious medical institutions. He manages reconstructive and aesthetic cases at the renowned JK Plastic Surgery Center.

• Board-certified specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Maintains visiting professorships at Catholic University and Korea University
• Specialises in hair restoration and male breast reduction surgery
• Fellow of the International Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Member of the Korean Society for Anti-Aging Medicine

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds international training from the Europe Senology Academia in Germany. Dr. Emiroglu focuses on oncoplastic breast surgery, thyroid diseases, and proctologic conditions. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Endocrine Surgery Association.

• Specializes in hemorrhoidal diseases and proctologic surgery.
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.
• Member of the Colorectal Surgery Association and the Izmir Breast Diseases Association.
• Practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a private facility with 26 medical departments.

Dr. Siripong Lakkhanawong is a specialist in plastic and general surgery at Somchai Clinic in Bangkok. He has treated over 25 years of medical cases with a focus on surgical safety. He performs a wide range of aesthetic procedures, including facial rejuvenation and body contouring. Dr. Lakkhanawong also holds expertise in family medicine to support overall patient health.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, deep plane facelifts, and breast augmentation surgeries.
• Performs complex body contouring like tummy tucks and 360 liposuction.
• Treats various surgical conditions, including hernias and salivary gland tumors.
• Works at Somchai Clinic, which serves 10,000 patients annually in Thailand.