In support of expanding into the burgeoning Thai aesthetic medicine marketplace, SBC Medical Group, a global leader in comprehensive medical consulting and management services, most recently entered into a strategic partnership with BLEZ ASIA Co., Ltd. This is the next step in SBC's strategy to introduce Japanese medical services to the rest of Asia after entering the Singapore market. This partnership will open a new medical spa and clinic in Bangkok and deliver advanced Thai dermatology services to the local market.
SBC Medical Group's Strategic Move into Thailand
SBC Medical Group, headquartered in Irvine, CA, is a global pioneer in offering a multiplicity of aesthetic services and operates more than 250 medical clinics. With over six million medical visits annually, the company is known and well respected in the industry for excellence in service delivery. With an established presence in the Japanese aesthetic medicine market, SBC plans to pursue a more aggressive expansion in the region, and the collaboration with BLEZ is instrumental to growth in this partnership.
The explored partnership is for a new clinic in Bangkok in the Asok district, with a focus on particular dermatology services for pigmentation and spot removal. SBC will provide consulting services for the new clinic and assist in the formation of clinical protocols and the selection of appropriate medical equipment needed for the particular skin and climate conditions. The clinic is scheduled to open by the end of the year, offering high-quality medical services that are high-quality due to the practice of aesthetic medicine in Japan.
BLEZ ASIA: The Best Local Partner
Lasting for over a decade in the medical field in Bangkok, BLEZ ASIA is well respected by the Japanese community and locals, making it a reliable name. BLEZ has over 20 pharmacies and clinics in Thailand, which offer a range of services and activities in health care, along with veterinary medicine, and has a strong reputation in the medical field, with 1,200 clinic visits and 100,000 pharmacy customers in a year. The strong presence in Thailand makes BLEZ a perfect fit for SBC Medical Group in Thailand.
SBC and BLEZ are joining forces to combine BLEZ's respected medical expertise and brand presence in Thailand, while SBC brings its own brand standards to medical practice. Together, they are focused on meeting the Thai medical aesthetic market's needs and enhancing patient experiences with safe and effective options.
Growth of Thailand's Aesthetic Medicine
Thailand's medical tourism continues to flourish, and the aesthetic medicine market is a primary driver of this growth. Current estimates value the market, globally and locally, at around 372.24 million dollars, with 2033 projections soaring to a staggering 1.118 billion dollars. These numbers reflect the country's 13.51 percent compound annual growth rate expectation between 2033 and 2035. Good forward-looking growth as Thailand continues to develop its popularity around cosmetic procedures.
Even with Japan's thriving expatriate community, the market has underperformed, with most competitors failing to offer their expected "Japanese quality." Reliable and trusted medical organizations, like SBC, have the needed reputation to close the gap in quality and the quality of service needed to meet expectations.
SBC has entered Thailand, helping them meet the customer needs for quality and reliable aesthetic treatment since the Thai Aesthetic Medicine market has just started to flourish. Now, as SBC is working to set a new benchmark and standard across the industry for safe and reliable medical services, they will also be able to integrate and align with the industry expectations, as well as the best practices globally.
Crossing Expansion in ASEAN
SBC with BLEZ is the next partnership assisting SBC with its ongoing operational expansion within ASEAN. SBC Medical PR Group is also expanding and entered Singapore earlier in 2024, partnering with Aesthetic Healthcare Holdings (AHH), laying the first stone to the wider regional strategy. As SBC continues to build its presence in the rest of South East Asia, it will begin providing advanced medical services and assisting a large patient base, starting with the Japanese expats in Thailand.
Expansion in Thailand will be supported by the BLEZ partnership, and SBC expects this to be the start of a growing and expanding operational setup in Thailand. With clinical practices and experience in Aesthetic medicine, SBC will be able to build a strong reputation in Thailand, which will be expanded to the rest of the Southeast Asia market afterwards.
A Commitment to Quality and Safety
SBC Medical Group has worked particularly in the field of aesthetic medicine and has built a reputation in providing safe and trusted high-quality medical services. With SBC's focus on safety and precision, as are the standards in medical practice in Japan, SBC and BLEZ, in their collaboration and after initial agreements and business understanding in Thailand, will focus on providing the highest standards of medical services, care, and safety.
Aligned with each other's values and focus on providing services to the clients and business ecosystem in Thailand and Japan, the partnership offers an innovative, innovative focus on continuous improvement. SBC's clinical protocols and treatment methodology expertise offer BLEZ's vast understanding of the local environment and clinical model to exceed local expectations to the international quality standards. The Bangkok clinic will open and focus on Japanese aesthetic care and precision with expertise in the world.
Final Thoughts
The opening of BCEC is the first of many planned SBC Medical Group clinics across Asia. Our partnership with a local medical leader, BLEZ, allows instant credentials and acceptance in the local medical community. Together, we can satisfy the Thai and Asian customers' longing for accessible Japanese medical quality and care for the first time.
Companies with a mission and a love for their customers are rare. SBC and BLEZ are on their way to building something more than a business. They will create an industry beacon to follow, elevating medical quality and safety to a standard not yet imagined in the Thai aesthetic care industry.