All about aesthetics
A Bangkok beauty clinic lands international recognition and celebrates by raising money for charity
THAILAND’S A-list celebrities turned out in force recently to toast Dr Puttipong Poomsuwan, or Doctor Boy as he is affectionately known, chief medical director of Aesthetic Innovation Centre (AIC), for leading the clinic to success in being recognised by leading dermatology company Galderma as an international-standard filler injection institute. AIC was among the 17 clinics around the world honoured with a Galderma mention and the only clinic in Asia-Pacific to make it to the list.
Puttipong celebrated by organising a luxury charity dinner at The House on Sathorn on the theme “The Edge of Glory” and inviting his friends to join him in raising funds for their favourite charities.
“The fact that Galderma has selected AIC Clinic as the first high-standard filler injection institute in Asia-Pacific is a very big honour for Thailand’s medical and aesthetic services. It reflects Thailand’s potential as the centre for beauty in this region as well as marks another step forward for our clinic,” he said.
Varavut Laohapongchana and Dr Chongmard Lerssin were among the guests, along with Araya Chittaropas, Supreeya Srethabhakdi, Dr Pavarit Tangruanrat, Apicha Laohapongchana, Saravut and Prowphan Laohapongchana, Orand Puipunthavong, Suvadee Phungbunphra and Suriyon Sriorathaikul.
Seven guests were randomly chosen as part of a game to help select the seven charity foundations the evening would support. Dr Chongmard Lerssin selected the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of HM the Queen, Araya Chittaropas selected the Kidney Foundation of Thailand, Supreeya Srethabhakdi chose the Foundation for Children with Disabilities, Apicha Laohapongchana opted for the Cancer Foundation of Siriraj Hospital, Suvadee Phungbunphra selected Phaya Thai Welfare Centre, and Yupharet Ketsakhorn selected Thai Nation Aids Foundation. Puttipong donated a total of Bt180,000 to all seven and a further Bt300,000 to Siriraj Foundation to support the construction of 84th Anniversary Nawamintbopit Building for HM the King.
More celebration was in order when Puttipong cut his surprise birthday cake and the restaurant reverberated to the sound of guests singing “Happy Birthday”.
