Facelift Doctors Abroad — Page 11

Dr. Chidpong “Ped” Thongkum is a facial plastic surgeon at Dr. Chen Surgery Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from Mahidol University, a top institution in Thailand. Dr. Thongkum holds board certification in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT). This gives him deep knowledge of facial and nasal anatomy. Over 30 years of clinical experience support his surgical results.

• Specializes in facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, and revision procedures.
• Performs endoscopic brow lifts and full facial rejuvenation.
• Combines aesthetic precision with functional improvement for nasal surgery.
• Consults local and international patients at a surgeon-owned private hospital.

The doctor is a leading Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with 28 years of experience, specializing in Cosmetic Breast Surgery and Breast Reconstruction.

Graduated with an MD from Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, in 1993 and obtained a Diploma of The Thai Board of Plastic Surgery in 2001.

Completed fellowships in Hand and Microsurgery at Ramathibodi Hospital in 2002 and at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, USA, in 2008.

Professor Vipul Nanda is a senior plastic surgeon at Artemis Hospitals who completed advanced surgical training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow. He brings international expertise from specialised fellowships in Spain and Japan to his facial rejuvenation practice.

• Performs full face and neck lifts to address sagging skin and muscle laxity
• Uses microsurgery techniques refined during clinical training in Japan
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Great Britain
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• Former Head of Plastic Surgery at Oman Hospital

The doctor is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, specializing in dermatology. With a strong educational background, the doctor holds an MD with honors from Chulalongkorn University and has further trained at the Institute of Dermatology in Bangkok and the Department of Dermatology at Stanford Medical Center. The doctor is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, showcasing a high level of expertise and accreditation in the field. Fluent in both English and Thai, the doctor is well-equipped to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Faruk Ozkiris is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Private Anadolu Hospital in Turkey. He is a multi-disciplinary specialist with expertise in both neurosurgery and ENT conditions. He performs a high volume of plastic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Ozkiris practiced medicine since 1990 and leads medical training initiatives for new healthcare professionals.

• Specializes in septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and complex ear reconstruction.
• Performs a range of surgeries including facelifts, blepharoplasty, and body contouring.
• Practices at a 6,400-square-meter facility with four modern operating rooms.
• Provides care at Private Anadolu Hospital, which supports patients in multiple languages.

The doctor specializes in various plastic surgery procedures, including rhinoplasty, mammoplasty, and gynecomastia surgery. The doctor graduated from the Ankara University Medicine Faculty and Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi.

Professor Kang Moon Seok graduated Summa Cum Laude from SoonChunHyang University and serves on the steering committee for the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Anti-aging research society.

• Holds an adjunct professorship at SoonChunHyang University Hospital
• Active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Recognised as the top medical resident by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Specialises in anti-ageing research including filler and thread lift techniques
• International member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Professor Kim Dong Gul serves as the President and Chief Surgeon at Seoul's POP Plastic Surgery, where he maintains a flawless 0% medical accident rate. He leads a specialised medical team focusing on complex facial rejuvenation and anti-aging surgery.

• Specialises in both full and mini facelift techniques for tailored results
• Board-certified plastic surgeon with deep expertise in facial contouring
• Member of the International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Consults for international patients from Australia, the USA, and Japan

Professor Fatih Irmak is a board-certified plastic surgeon and academic leader who holds prestigious certification from the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. He serves as a Professor at the University of Health Sciences, where he trains the next generation of surgical specialists.

• Completed advanced research and clinical fellowships at the University of Tokyo
• Member of the elite Rhinoplasty Society of the USA and the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe
• Specialises in face aesthetics and complex surgical reconstructions
• Recognised for clinical excellence by the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Dr Lee Jong Seok brings global surgical perspective to Wonjin Plastic Surgery, having completed clinical training at UChicago Medicine in the United States.

• Holds a Master's degree from Korea University Graduate School of Medicine
• Member of the Korean Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• Completed surgical training at Korea University Guro Hospital
• Full member of the Rhinoplasty Research Society for plastic and reconstructive surgeons
• Specialises in aesthetic refinements at one of Seoul's high-volume plastic surgery centres

Dr Lam trained in France under the former President of the French Society of Plastic Surgery, bringing elite European aesthetic standards to her practice.

• Completed advanced surgical practice in Paris and Bordeaux
• Holds a Master of Plastic Surgery from Vietnam Military Medical University
• Specialises in facial rejuvenation using techniques learned from Professor Pierre Fournier
• Earned a Diploma in Morpho-Esthetic and Anti-Ageing medicine in France
• Holds a full medical licence from the Ministry of Health

Dr Onur Sumer has performed thousands of reconstructive cases and leads the surgical team at Wish Clinic & Beauty in Istanbul.

• Trained at Ghent University in Belgium focusing on advanced plastic surgery techniques
• Served as a medical consultant for maxillofacial surgery at a specialist hospital in Bruges
• Specialises in full facial rejuvenation including neck lifts and forehead lifts
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools