Assist. Prof. Warangkana Tonaree

Assist. Prof. Warangkana Tonaree (Thai name: วรางคณา ตันอารีย์) is a plastic surgeon in Bangkok. The hospital's own doctor profile places her in the Surgery Center (Plastic Surgery) at Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital, which we abbreviate to SiPH, and gives her a clinic on Tuesdays from 09:00 to 12:00. The specialty shown is plastic surgery, and the "Expert" line on the Thai version of the profile says the same thing (ศัลยศาสตร์ตกแต่ง).

SiPH is the only place where we could confirm that she practises. We did not find a private clinic or a personal website for her. SiPH additionally houses a Skin and Plastic Surgery Center, distinct from that unit, whose published service list covers eyelid surgery, nasal surgery, scar revision, craniofacial and jaw surgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery and lymphedema surgery. Those are services of the centre. Her individual profile names no operations, so this page does not say that she carries out any specific one.

If you are weighing up surgery in Thailand and would like to find out whether she suits your goal, the practical first step is to request a consultation. We forward the request, and the hospital alone decides and confirms any appointment; nothing is reserved automatically. For background on the city itself, see our Bangkok guide.

Quick facts, as stated on the hospital profile:

• Name as published: Assist. Prof. Warangkana Tonaree
• Specialty: plastic surgery
• Based in: Bangkok, Thailand
• Hospital and unit: Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital, Surgery Center (Plastic Surgery)
• Listed clinic: Tuesdays, 09:00 to 12:00
• Medical degree: Doctor of Medicine, Thammasat University (2009)
• Plastic surgery credential: Diploma of Plastic Surgery, Siriraj, Mahidol University (2017)
• Fellowship: clinical fellowship in microsurgery, Asan Medical Center, Seoul (2019)

The hospital profile sets out four steps in her education, listed here in the order given.

• Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University (2009). Her basic medical degree.
• Higher Graduate Diploma Program in Clinical Sciences, Mahidol University (2013). A postgraduate course in clinical sciences, taken after qualifying as a doctor.
• Diploma of Plastic Surgery, awarded through the medical faculty of Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University (2017). This is the plastic surgery credential named on the profile.
• Clinical fellowship in microsurgery, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea (2019). The profile mentions a microsurgery fellowship in South Korea, and the country name is misspelled there; we have corrected it.

Microsurgery is the area of plastic surgery in which tiny vessels and nerves are joined with the help of an operating microscope. It is the technique behind free-flap reconstruction, where tissue from one part of the body is moved to another, and behind some complex repairs. A fellowship like this tells you something about the advanced training she has done, but it cannot reveal which cosmetic operations are in her repertoire, and we draw no such conclusion.

What we could not verify. The licence can be looked up on the Medical Council of Thailand's public register at checkmd.tmc.or.th, and our patient team can help you confirm it before you travel. Her profile shows no professional society memberships, and we have not added any. It also gives no spoken languages. If any of these points matter for your decision, mention them with your enquiry, and we will raise them with the hospital. Our research methodology page explains how providers are checked.

One current role is documented: plastic surgeon at Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital, where outpatient clinic time is listed for Tuesday mornings. The profile gives her the academic title Assist. Prof., and we repeat it exactly as published.

Beyond that we hold nothing verified about earlier posts, operating volume, publications, prizes or teaching duties, so we make no estimates. When you request a consultation, it is reasonable to ask her team how often she does the operation you are considering and whether comparable patients have agreed to share their results with prospective patients. A direct, specific answer is worth more than any general reassurance.

Accreditation belongs to the hospital rather than to the individual surgeon. On its standards page SiPH describes itself as JCI-accredited, with the current term ending 17 November 2026. Because the JCI directory was down when we looked, treat that as the hospital's own claim and verify it independently if it affects your choice.

Documented for her. Plastic surgery, together with a microsurgery fellowship. The official profile we relied on attributes no particular cosmetic, reconstructive or gender-affirming operation to her.

Offered by her hospital's plastic surgery centre. The Skin and Plastic Surgery Center's published list groups into three kinds of work: reconstructive and hand care (lymphedema, children's surgery, hand surgery, wounds, burns and scars), the face and jaw (craniofacial and jaw operations, eyelids, the nose, facial palsy), and breast reconstruction. Much of that is reconstructive. On the cosmetic side, the centre's eyelid and jaw services correspond to procedures our readers ask about, such as double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, lower blepharoplasty and genioplasty. A department-wide list cannot tell us which surgeon performs which operation, so whether Assist. Prof. Warangkana Tonaree does any of these is a question for your enquiry.

Why it matters to you. A hospital often presents its department as a team, and patients are sometimes directed to the colleague whose interests match the operation. If you would like her in particular, say so, and name the procedure you want. We will ask the hospital whether she is a good fit or whether another member of the department would suit better. The other plastic surgeons found at SiPH are listed on the hospital page.

Where microsurgical training can be relevant. In general, a surgeon with microsurgery experience is of interest when an operation involves rebuilding with the patient's own tissue, repairing damage after injury or cancer treatment, or revising a complex earlier result. For a straightforward cosmetic procedure the more useful question is how regularly the surgeon performs that exact operation. Suitability for any procedure needs an in-person assessment, and every operation carries risks that your surgeon should explain.

Because no individual procedures are attached to her profile, the most useful consultation is a focused one. In general, patients find it helpful to cover these points.

• Your goal. Say what bothers you, and which features you want left exactly as they are. Pictures of features you admire on other people can help the discussion, provided you treat them as a talking point and not as a promised outcome.
• Whether surgery is the right route. A thorough consultation includes non-surgical alternatives and the option of waiting.
• The operation, step by step. Where the incisions go, what happens beneath the skin, whether an implant, graft or your own tissue is used, and what type of anaesthesia is planned.
• Her experience with that operation. How often she carries it out at SiPH, and what follow-up normally looks like.
• Complications and revisions. Ask who manages a problem if one arises, whether a revision is possible, and how extra time in hospital would be handled. In general, any operation can lead to bleeding, infection, poor scarring, uneven results or a second procedure, and your surgeon should tell you which of these apply to your case.
• Recovery. Time off work, when you may fly home, activity limits, and the follow-up expected in person or by video.
• Your health. Medical conditions, regular medicines, smoking, earlier surgery and allergies all influence safety and results.

Be cautious about any process that promises a result, skips the physical examination or hurries you towards a decision at first contact. Take your time and ask for the plan and costs in writing. No prices are published for her, and we quote none.

Anyone flying in to see her is heading for Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital, found at number 2 on Wanglang Road (postcode 10700), Bangkok Noi. The Skin and Plastic Surgery Center sits on the 3rd floor, Zone A, and the hospital takes appointment calls on 1474 (press 1); the centre is listed as open from 08:00 to 20:00 on Sundays through Fridays, closing at 19:00 on Saturdays. These are the hospital's published details for the centre, not her personal schedule. Her listed Tuesday clinic is shown separately on her profile.

The pages we reviewed mention no international patient desk, airport pick-up or list of staff languages. That does not prove that none exists; it only marks the limit of what we can state. We can ask SiPH about interpreter help, how to send records and imaging before you arrive, and how a visit would be organised.

In general, if you travel for an operation, build your stay around the surgeon's advice. Arrive a few days early for tests and the final planning visit, leave room for post-operative check-ups before you fly home, and confirm what your travel insurance covers. Ask your surgeon how long to wait before a long flight, because air travel too soon after surgery can raise the risk of blood clots. The hospital will confirm actual appointment dates and times.

A complete first message saves time on both sides. In general, it helps to have the following ready.

• Your goal and the procedure you are asking about, or a plain description of the concern if you are not sure which procedure applies.
• Clear, well-lit photos without filters. For the face, include a front view and both sides, with a neutral expression and hair pulled back. For eyelid concerns, add a tight shot of the open eyes and, where relevant, looking up and down. For body or breast concerns, ask us which angles are useful and send them only by the secure route we give you.
• Medical history: conditions, regular medicines, allergies, smoking or vaping, past operations and any complications, plus relevant scans or reports.
• Any earlier surgery or injury to the area; bring operation reports where available, since scar tissue and previous implants change the planning.
• Timing: possible travel windows, how many days you can stay, and any dates that cannot move.
• Your questions, written down from the consultation section above so none are forgotten.

Photos are private medical information. For photos, use only the protected upload method our team gives you, and say so if you do not consent to the hospital receiving them.