Dr. Keerapat Bhiromekraibhak brings _doctor_9869_years_ of expertise in facial and body contouring procedures, including specialized training in burn reconstruction and hand surgery at prestigious U.S. institutions. A respected university instructor in plastic surgery, Dr. Kee is known for his meticulous approach to natural-looking lip reduction results.
Janasia Clinic is a plastic surgery practice led by a board-certified specialist with over 20 years of experience. The clinic is best known for facial and breast aesthetic procedures. Dr. Kee also serves as a teaching physician at Srinakharinwirot University.
Dr. Akkrasash Vongjirad brings _doctor_8078_years_ of expertise with 1,100+ plastic surgery procedures performed. Lip reduction may cost around 70,000 THB – covering surgery, general anesthesia, pre-op tests, medications, and 6 months of follow-up. The JCI-accredited Asia Cosmetic Hospital provides VIP nursing care and airport transfers. Dr. Vongjirad is an ISAPS member specializing exclusively in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Asia Cosmetic Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility in Bangkok specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery and bariatric surgery. It holds ISO certification, Hospital Accreditation, and a 0% rate of post-surgery complications.
Dr. Kee specializes in facial rejuvenation and advanced liposuction techniques, bringing international training to lip reduction procedures at Janasia Clinic.
Dr. Keerapat Bhiromekraibhak is a plastic surgeon at Janasia Clinic in Thailand. He has performed thousands of procedures in facial rejuvenation and body contouring. Dr. Bhiromekraibhak completed fellowships in the US at the University of Tennessee. He currently teaches plastic surgery at Srinakharinwirot University.
Janasia Clinic is a plastic surgery practice led by a board-certified specialist with over 20 years of experience. The clinic is best known for facial and breast aesthetic procedures. Dr. Kee also serves as a teaching physician at Srinakharinwirot University.
This procedure reduces oversized lips, enhancing facial harmony and symmetry with minimal recovery time and discomfort.
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