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A deep dive into the confluence of thoughtful treatment
and individualised care with Dr. Pavinee ‘Beauty’ Ahuja.

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n the realm of healthcare, a critical art exists – one that thrives on Just as paediatricians focus on the developmental needs of their
delicacy and precision. Delicacy, in this context, is not merely young patients, cosmetic specialists develop personalised treatments
a gentle touch, but rather a thoughtful and tailored approach designed to enhance each client’s natural appearance.
to treatment. As a guiding principle, it shapes decisions across
various fields within the health sector, empowering professionals to As we explore both domains, it becomes evident that paediatrics and
redefine standards and cultivate a more compassionate and effective cosmetic care share a common objective: to improve lives through
approach to care. attentive service and tailored approaches. Each sector highlights
the importance of individualised care that respects the complexities
Two distinct areas within the healthcare industry where delicacy of the human experience, emphasising that excellence lies in the
and precision are intricately connected are paediatrics and cosmetic details. Masala had the opportunity to explore the intricacies of
specialities. Paediatrics demands care rooted in foresight and sensitivity. both sectors through a conversation with Pavinee ‘Beauty’ Ahuja,
Similarly, cosmetic care is a field that demands finesse, where the a paediatrician at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya and the founder of
principles of enhancement meet the science of dermatology. her own practice, Paediatrics and Wellness Center by Dr. Beauty.

Embrace continuous
Could you tell us more about your different direction, and now I pursue dance learning and stay
upbringing? as a passion in my free time. One of the

I grew up in a super supportive family that most enriching aspects of my upbringing adaptable; it will serve
encouraged me to explore my interests, was the opportunity to explore different you well in your career.
whether it was dance, music, or sports. My cultures at a young age. This exposure
educational journey has taken me from has significantly shaped me, not just
India to New Zealand, and then to the personally, but also in my work. Navigating my dad to the free medical clinics he ran
UK, where I spent my first three years in unfamiliar cultural situations has honed three to four times a year. Witnessing the
medical school. My parents always made my problem-solving skills, pushing me to challenges that children faced regarding
sure to balance academics with all the fun think creatively when faced with challenges. their health and well-being profoundly
activities, but they never compared me to Additionally, interacting with diverse impacted me. I realised that understanding
anyone else. This taught me early on that cultures has enhanced my empathy and and compassion could genuinely transform a
the only person I needed to be better than, emotional intelligence, which have both child’s experience. And, during my residency,
was myself. Their unconditional love and been invaluable in both my personal life I experienced firsthand the difficulties of
support shaped my character, giving me and my career. caring for children. Each day presented new
the resilience to face challenges and the What inspired you to pursue a career challenges and learning opportunities, and
confidence to own my choices. while the process could be overwhelming,
in paediatrics and wellness care? What what kept my passion alive was the
Tell us about your days in university and has kept you passionate about them knowledge that we could do so much more
higher education. What did you pursue over the years? for children than just treat their illnesses. In
and what was the experience like? From a young age, I’ve always known that my practice, I focus on not only addressing

In my university days, I initially applied I wanted to be a paediatrician; I was drawn physical ailments, but also promoting mental
for a double major in health sciences to the field long before I even entered health and advising parents on nutrition, how
and performing arts, and I was thrilled to medical school. Between the ages of eight to engage with their children, and how to
be accepted. However, life took me in a and 11, I had the privilege of accompanying support them emotionally.

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