Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI)
A dedicated plastic surgery institute inside a JCI-accredited Phuket hospital, led by Thai Board-certified surgeons
Independently assessed by Bea Siriwat
Last reviewed 11 July 2026 · How we evaluate
PPSI is what you get when two long-running Phuket aesthetic centres merge into a single specialist institute and base it inside a JCI-accredited hospital. Founded in 2016, it pairs Thai Board-certified plastic surgeons with full hospital infrastructure, so a cosmetic procedure here is backed by emergency cover, on-site diagnostics, and overnight nursing rather than a standalone clinic setup.
At a Glance
Our Assessment of Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI)
PPSI's pitch is having it both ways, pairing the day-to-day focus of a specialist aesthetic team with the emergency backup of the JCI-accredited hospital it sits inside. In Phuket, that combination is genuinely hard to find elsewhere.
The surgical team is led by senior, Thai Board-certified plastic surgeons with international fellowship training, several of whom hold positions in national and international aesthetic surgery societies. The institute is well set up for international patients, with English-speaking surgeons, tele-consultation, and 3D imaging for surgical planning.
The main trade-offs are scale and breadth: PPSI is focused on aesthetic plastic surgery rather than a full multi-specialty offering, and Phuket is a leisure-led destination, which suits patients combining surgery with recovery time but is less convenient than Bangkok for those wanting the widest choice of surgeons in one city.
Who Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI) Is Best For
In one sentence, Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI) is the right choice for specialist plastic surgery with hospital backing who accept premium tier pricing. The lists below tell you whether that is you.
Best suited for
- International patients who want a specialist plastic surgery institute with full hospital backing
- Patients prioritising Thai Board-certified surgeons with international fellowship training
- Those who want to recover in a leisure destination rather than a city hospital
- Breast surgery and body contouring patients seeking experienced, high-volume surgeons
May not be the best fit if
- Patients wanting the widest possible choice of surgeons concentrated in one city (Bangkok offers more)
- Those seeking a large multi-specialty hospital rather than a focused aesthetic institute
Not sure which side you fall on? Describe your case to the care team and we will tell you straight.
Accreditations, Verified
PPSI operates inside Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, which carries the hospital-level accreditation, while the surgeons hold individual aesthetic society memberships. We verified each through the institute and the relevant bodies.
JCI-Accredited Host Hospital
PPSI operates inside Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, which holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, the recognised international standard for hospital quality and patient safety.
See the sourceISAPS Membership
All PPSI plastic surgeons are members of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), and the institute's founding surgeon has served on the ISAPS board.
See the sourceThai Board of Plastic Surgery
The institute's surgeons hold certification from the Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with current Medical Council of Thailand licensure verified for each.
See the sourceWhere the issuing body publishes a public register, the badge links straight to it; otherwise it links to the hospital's own published record. Our full source list is below.
Notable Surgeons at Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI)
PPSI's surgical team is made up of senior Thai Board-certified plastic surgeons with international fellowship training. These are the lead practitioners listed by the institute, with credentials verified against the Medical Council of Thailand.
Dr Sanguan Kunaporn
Founding Surgeon, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1991). Medical Council of Thailand licence No. 12287. MD, Chulalongkorn University. Craniofacial fellowship at Tampa Craniofacial Center, Florida, USA. Past Vice President of the Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand and former ISAPS board member. Specialises in aesthetic breast surgery.
View their profile in the hospital's directoryDr Pongsatorn Sanguanchua
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2000) and Thai Board of General Surgery. Medical Council of Thailand licence No. 19847. Member of the Thai Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the Thai Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Specialises in face, breast, and body contouring.
View their profile in the hospital's directoryDr Piyapas Pichaichanarong
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2002). Medical Council of Thailand licence No. 20379. MD, Chulalongkorn University; plastic surgery training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. Certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (2019).
View their profile in the hospital's directoryCredentials are listed as published facts, not endorsements. Your quote names your surgeon, so you can verify their registration before committing to anything. Roster checked against the hospital's own doctor directory on 11 July 2026.
Cosmetic Surgery Specialties
PPSI focuses on aesthetic plastic surgery across the face, breast, and body, with each procedure performed by Thai Board-certified plastic surgeons inside a hospital operating environment.
What Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI) Costs
PPSI sits in the mid-range to premium band for Thailand: you are paying for a dedicated plastic surgery institute backed by a JCI-accredited hospital, including hospital-grade theatres and overnight nursing. Pricing is typically higher than standalone Phuket clinics but remains well below equivalent private cosmetic surgery in the USA, UK, or Australia.
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International Patient Services at Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI)
PPSI is set up for patients travelling from abroad, with English-speaking surgeons, remote consultation, and a Phuket location served by direct international flights.
Language Support
The institute's plastic surgeons work in English, and PPSI regularly treats international patients from Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the USA, and across Asia.
Tele-Consultation
Online video consultations are available before travel, allowing prospective patients to discuss goals and suitability with the surgical team remotely.
Recovery in Phuket
Located on Phuket island, a leisure destination roughly 40 minutes from Patong Beach, allowing patients to combine surgery with structured recovery time.
Direct International Access
Served by Phuket International Airport (HKT), which receives direct flights from many countries, simplifying travel for overseas patients.
If something goes wrong after you fly home
Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI) provides a post-operative care plan before you leave, and follow-up communication with your surgical team can be arranged through its international patient office.
As your coordinator we stay in the loop after you land. If a concern comes up we help you reach your surgeon, get records to a local doctor, and understand what the hospital will and will not cover. We tell you this before you book, not after.
How Booking Works at Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI)
- Choose your surgeon and a preferred date and time on the online appointment form
- Describe your concern and note any interpreter language you need
- Submit your contact details to request the appointment
- The institute confirms your booking and follows up before you travel
When you enquire through us, our care team handles these steps with the hospital on your behalf and confirms everything back to you before you commit to anything.
About Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI)
Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute was founded in 2016 through the merger of two established Phuket aesthetic centres: the Phuket International Aesthetic Center (PIAC), formerly based at Phuket International Hospital, and the Bangkok-Phuket Institute of Cosmetic Surgery (BPICS) at Bangkok Hospital Phuket. Both predecessor centres had operated for over a decade before joining forces.
The combined institute is located inside Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, a 196-bed JCI-accredited private hospital that opened in 1982 as Phuket's first private hospital (formerly Siriroj International Hospital / Phuket International Hospital). PPSI focuses specifically on aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, with a surgical team made up of Thai Board-certified plastic surgeons, several of whom completed international fellowships and hold roles in national and international aesthetic surgery societies. In 2019 the institute received the International Finance Health Care Award in the category of Best Hospital For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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How We Evaluated Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI)
Our hospital profiles are independently researched by our editorial team. No hospital can pay to be listed here, ranked higher or reviewed favourably. Here is what we assessed for PPSI.
These checks are desk-based. We verify against the issuing bodies' registers and the hospital's own published materials rather than a hospital-arranged visit, and no hospital has any say in what we publish. Read the full methodology.
We confirmed that PPSI operates inside JCI-accredited Bangkok Hospital Siriroj and verified the surgeons' ISAPS memberships, rather than relying on marketing claims alone.
We verified each listed surgeon's Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery certification and Medical Council of Thailand licence number, plus published fellowship and society roles.
We assessed whether the institute supports overseas patients with English-speaking surgeons, pre-travel video consultation, and surgical planning tools.
We looked at the operating theatre infrastructure, including HEPA filtration, laminar airflow, and the hospital backing that supports cosmetic procedures.
We reviewed recovery arrangements, including private rooms, overnight hospital stays, and companion accommodation.
We noted the institute's founding history through the merger of two long-running Phuket centres and its 2019 International Finance Health Care Award.
How we make money. Hospitals cannot pay for placement, ranking or a favourable review anywhere on this site. We earn a coordination fee from the hospital only when you choose to book through us, and it never changes your price. That conflict is why we publish our evaluation criteria and sources on every profile, and link accreditations to the issuing bodies.
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Medical disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Individual results, recovery times, and suitability vary. Always consult a qualified surgeon before making decisions about treatment.
At a Glance
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