Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Dr. Kanit has held prominent roles at leading medical institutions. He currently heads the surgical team at MAXi Cosmetic Surgery and directs cosmetic services at Phyathai 2 Hospital. His extensive hands-on experience includes thousands of successful procedures and contributions to surgical training programs.
- Current Positions: Chief Plastic Surgeon at MAXi Cosmetic Surgery; Director, Beauty and Plastic Surgery Center at Phyathai 2 Hospital
- Previous Roles: Consultant and instructor at Thammasat University and major private hospitals
- Procedural Volume: Performs thousands of surgeries annually across a wide range of cosmetic specialties
- Leadership: Oversees surgical teams, mentors young surgeons, and develops treatment protocols
Academic Contributions
Dr. Kanit actively participates in clinical education and medical training. He contributes to the academic community by teaching, mentoring, and speaking at surgical conferences across Asia.
- Teaching: Former faculty member in plastic surgery education at Thammasat University
- Conference Speaker: Regularly invited to present advanced surgical techniques such as Deep SMAS facelift and gender-affirming procedures
- Mentorship: Trains new surgeons in aesthetic surgery and patient safety
- Clinical Development: Designs course materials and procedural workshops
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Kanit is skilled in a wide variety of cosmetic procedures, known for combining medical safety with an artistic sense of balance and proportion. His practice includes complex facial and body procedures, as well as gender-confirming surgery with highly rated outcomes.
- Facial Surgery: High SMAS facelift, forehead and eyebrow lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), chin reshaping
- Nose Surgery: Rhinoplasty and alarplasty with natural aesthetics and airway preservation
- Body Contouring: Liposuction (VASER), tummy tuck, mommy makeover
- Breast Surgery: Augmentation, lift, reduction, inverted nipple correction
- Gender-Affirming Surgery: Male-to-female vaginoplasty using scrotal skin graft method
Publications and Research
While Dr. Kanit’s published academic research is limited in public databases, he is an active contributor to surgical education platforms. His detailed insights are available in patient consultations, professional training programs, and international surgical forums.
- Research Focus: Facial rejuvenation outcomes, minimally invasive techniques, transgender surgical success
- Public Education: Contributes expert answers on RealSelf and medical forums
- Professional Speaking: Presents at international conferences in Asia on facial aesthetics and SRS
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Kanit believes that aesthetic results must align with each patient’s personal vision while upholding the highest standards of safety. His approach emphasizes honesty, compassion, and thorough education throughout the surgical journey.
- Philosophy: “A beautiful outcome along with safety.”
- Consultation Style: Offers personalized treatment plans with detailed explanations
- International Focus: Available for online pre-consultation and full coordination of overseas patient care
- Aftercare: Provides structured follow-up support with multilingual staff
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Kanit maintains active memberships in national and international surgical associations. These affiliations ensure that his practice follows global medical standards and continuous professional development.
- Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand (ThPRS)
- Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Thailand (ThSAPS)
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
FAQs
- Is Dr. Kanit Wittayavanichai board-certified?
- Yes, he holds certifications from the Thai Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs facelifts, rhinoplasty, liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and male-to-female gender-confirming surgeries.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes, his clinic provides multilingual support, travel arrangements, and virtual consultations for overseas patients.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Hospital stays range from 1 to 3 days depending on the complexity of the procedure.
- What languages does he speak?
- He speaks Thai and English fluently. His staff also supports other languages to assist international clients.
- Is gender-affirming surgery available?
- Yes, Dr. Kanit offers male-to-female vaginoplasty using a scrotal graft method with excellent functional and aesthetic results.
- What is the recovery process like?
- Most patients return for suture removal within a week. Recovery timelines vary, but full healing is monitored closely with structured follow-up care.
