Dr. Wipawan Vathananai is a distinguished dermatologist and hair restoration surgeon at BHI Clinic in Bangkok, Thailand. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's premier medical institutions, between 2010 and 2016. Following her medical degree, Dr. Vathananai pursued specialized training in hair restoration surgery at DHT Clinic in Bangkok under the mentorship of Dr. Damkerng Pathomvanich from 2017 to 2018. She further enhanced her expertise by completing a Clinical Fellowship in Dermatology at the Institute of Dermatology in Thailand from 2019 to 2021. In 2022 and 2023, she undertook a Fellowship in Hair Restoration Surgery accredited by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS) in Gran Canaria, Spain, under the guidance of Dr. Francisco Jimenez Acosta.
At BHI Clinic, Dr. Vathananai specializes in advanced hair transplant techniques, notably Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). This minimally invasive procedure involves extracting individual hair follicles from a donor area and transplanting them to regions experiencing hair loss, resulting in natural-looking outcomes with minimal scarring.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Vathananai is actively involved in research and education. She has presented her findings at various international conferences, including the 31st ISHRS World Congress in Delhi, India, in November 2023, where she discussed the role of hypoxia-inducible factor in stimulating hair growth.
Additionally, she serves as a guest lecturer at Mae Fah Luang University in Bangkok, contributing to the education of future dermatologists and hair restoration specialists.
Dr. Vathananai is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), the Dermatological Society of Thailand (DST), and the Sociedad Iberolatinoamericana de Transplante de Cabello (SILATC). Her affiliations with these organizations keep her connected with the latest research and standards in hair restoration and dermatology.
In her practice, Dr. Vathananai is dedicated to achieving optimal, individualized results for each of her patients. She combines her technical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach, ensuring that each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
