Dr. Ithiphon Viratanapanu, MD

Name: Ithiphon Viratanapanu, MD
Last name: Viratanapanu
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2013
Years experience: 10
Primary Specialty: General Surgeon
Business: Destination Beauty Weight Loss Surgery Center
Address: 39 Somerset Park Suanplu Bldg., M Fl., Soi Suanplu, Sathorn Rd., Thunmahamek, Sathorn
City: Bangkok
Zip Code: 10120
Country: TH
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Fill in our evaluation form and we can tell you if you qualify for this surgery.
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Samitivej Thonburi Hospital
Education: 
  • Medical: MD
  • Graduate: Diploma, General Surgery, 2013
Postdoc Training: 
  • Fellowship: Laporascopic / Endoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Chulalongkorn University
GPS coordinates on map: 13.89,100.4333

Primary location: 
Location name: Bangkok
State: 40
Country: TH
Map point: 13.89,100.4333

Ithiphon Viratanapanu, MD

Treatments: 
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 1008
Answer count: 6
Review count: 8
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 2
Star rating: 2.697376606878
Profile created: Jun 20, 2019
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2019
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Unclaimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: General Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jul 5, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Bangkok, 40, TH. GPS coordinates: 13.89,100.4333

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
How much weight can I expect to lose after bariatric revision surgery?
Sleeve after banding
Jul 30, 2019
Having complications with the gastric band is not uncommon and we see more and more opting to having the band removed and having a gastric sleeve.

With a BMI of 31 you would not qualify for weight loss surgery are out clinic. As a general rule of thumb you will lose between 50-70% of your excess weight after Gastric Sleeve.

What’s the duration in theatre for a sleeve gastrectomy?
The surgery typically takes 1-2 hours
Jul 30, 2019
A typical surgery lasts maybe 1.5 hours. We ensure all steps are carried out carefully and there is no leak or bleeding.
The objective is a successful and safe surgery – my objective is not to set the speed record in weight loss surgery.
Realistically, after getting the gastric sleeve, how many pounds will be dropped by 4 weeks p
I would estimate 40 lbs
Jul 30, 2019
I would estimate you would lose up to 40 lbs in the first month after surgery. You should stick with the recommended diet, get some exercise and try to walk as much as possible.
How Rough is the Pain from the Gastric Sleeve?
Not much pain after Gastric Sleeve
Jul 30, 2019
We recently asked our sleevers to describe the level of pain they experienced after surgery. None mentioned severe pain. The answers ranged between no pain and discomfort.
We admit for 5 nights for this surgery and I am aware it’s more than other hospitals, but it gives our team the ability to ensure you get enough liquids, manage your pain and ensure you get up walking and get more and more active when in hospital.
I am 5’2 and weight 194 lbs. Am I eligible for the sleeve? I suffer from panic attacks and an
You can have weight loss surgery
Jul 30, 2019
Your BMI is 35.5 meaning you are a good candidate for weight loss surgery.
Panic attacks and anxiety will not be cured by weight loss surgery, but the surgery should give you a better health as you lose weights.
We recommend you continue to take your antidepressants before and after surgery. We will screen the medicine to ensure it’s ok.
I am a 24 Year old female 310 pounds. BMI is 59. How likely is it that I will have loose skin
Lose skin is more or less guarenteed
Jul 5, 2019
Based on your BMI of 59 I would say you can 100% sure expect lose skin on arms, thighs, tummy, breast and possibly more areas.

At BMI of 59 I believe your health should be your main concern, and lose skin is just a byproduct of you becoming more healthy.

Last updated on 12/26/2023