Editors\u2019 Ranking \u2014 2026

Makati's Top Skin Clinics — Ranked by Physician Credentials & Results

Dr. Clara Reyes, Medical Editor

/Isabelle Santos, Beauty Director

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Best Match

Flawless Face & Body

Flawless Makati is the skin clinic that has done the most to normalize high-quality dermatology care for Manila's working professional class.

Price

₱₱₱

Area

Makati CBD

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Best Value

Prettyderm

For patients who have grown frustrated with the transactional, high-volume model of Makati's larger skin clinics, Prettyderm is the correction.

Price

₱₱

Area

Makati CBD

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Hidden Gem

The Skin Institute

The Skin Institute was established with a mission that is quietly radical in Manila's aesthetic landscape: to prioritize long-term skin health over short-term treatment revenue.

Price

₱₱₱

Area

Rockwell, Makati

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Ranking Criteria

Dermatologist board certificationTechnology standardProtocol evidence baseConsultation qualityAcne & pigmentation outcomesPrice transparency

Methodology

Editorial team members booked anonymous consultations and select treatments at each clinic over a 4-month period. Physician credentials verified against PRC and PSDDS records. All rankings based on direct assessment of consultation depth, protocol rigor, and patient outcome quality. No clinic paid for placement.

The Ranking

Skin ClinicMakati CBD

Flawless Face & Body

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Editorial Score Editor Verified

Flawless Makati is the skin clinic that has done the most to normalize high-quality dermatology care for Manila's working professional class. The Paseo de Roxas flagship houses a genuine medical practice: 15 board-certified dermatologists who conduct peer review sessions quarterly to align on protocols. The laser wing — equipped with Q-switched Nd:YAG, IPL, fractional CO2, and a dedicated PicoLaser suite — is the most comprehensively equipped non-hospital laser facility in the Makati CBD area. Consultation quality has improved dramatically since 2024: physicians now routinely present structured, written treatment plans. The Platinum Drip + Facial combination (₱12,000) is one of Manila's best-value combination treatments for skin brightening. For patients who need reliable, high-standard skin clinic care without the prestige pricing of BGC's top tier, Flawless Makati is consistently the right recommendation.

Best For

Laser treatments, structured acne protocols, skin brightening, patients who value transparent pricing and multiple-specialist availability

Price

₱₱₱

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Skin ClinicMakati CBD

Prettyderm

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Editorial Score Editor Verified

For patients who have grown frustrated with the transactional, high-volume model of Makati's larger skin clinics, Prettyderm is the correction. Dr. Patricia Santos's boutique practice on Zuellig Building limits its patient load to a maximum of 8 per day — a constraint that translates directly into consultation quality. Each new patient receives a 30-minute physician assessment covering dietary factors, hormonal history, medication history, and skin-specific lifestyle habits before any treatment is discussed. The Bright Skin Blueprint (₱38,000 for 6 sessions) delivers measurable brightening results through a combination of prescription topicals, monthly peels, and bi-monthly laser sessions — without the aggressive single-session approach that often causes post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in Filipino skin tones. Prettyderm proves that the best skin clinic experience in Makati doesn't require a flagship address.

Best For

Patients who want genuine physician-patient relationships, brightening programs, acne and PIH management, patients with sensitive or reactive skin

Price

₱₱

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Top Pick

Skin ClinicRockwell, Makati

The Skin Institute

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Editorial Score

The Skin Institute was established with a mission that is quietly radical in Manila's aesthetic landscape: to prioritize long-term skin health over short-term treatment revenue. The four founding dermatologists — all fellowship-trained at institutions in the US, UK, or Australia — operate the clinic as a genuine medical practice. New patients undergo a 45-minute consultation that covers dietary factors, hormonal history, genetic predispositions, and lifestyle in depth before any treatment is proposed. The institute was among the first in Manila to adopt biostimulator injections (Radiesse, Sculptra) as collagen-building alternatives to traditional fillers. Their treatment protocols — published openly on the clinic's website — are cited by other physicians across the industry. For patients who want a skin clinic where the physician is genuinely trying to optimize their long-term skin health, not fill their next appointment slot, The Skin Institute is the right recommendation.

Best For

Evidence-based protocols, biostimulators, patients with complex skin health histories, long-term skin management, acne scar revision

Price

₱₱₱

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Top Pick

Skin ClinicMakati CBD

The Aivee Institute

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Editorial Score

Dr. Aivee Teo's Makati clinic is the most sought-after skin clinic for patients who want access to the most current global aesthetic protocols in a Filipino-owned practice. The social media visibility that has made Dr. Teo one of the country's most recognized aesthetic physicians is underpinned by genuine technical credentials: training in New York, Singapore, and Seoul, with an ongoing commitment to annual education at international dermatology conferences. The Makati branch offers the full Aivee menu including the Signature Lift, Ultherapy combinations, and the most comprehensive thread lifting program outside of a surgical practice in Manila. Consultation quality is high: 30-minute minimum physician-patient discussions with written treatment plans provided. For skin clinic patients who want the full spectrum of non-surgical skin treatments — from daily maintenance to significant facial rejuvenation — the Aivee Institute Makati is the most complete option in the district.

Best For

Thread lifting, combination anti-aging, Ultherapy, skin booster protocols, patients who want a trusted brand with genuine medical depth

Price

₱₱₱₱

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Skin ClinicLegaspi Village, Makati

Estique Clinic

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Editorial Score Editor Verified

Estique Clinic is what happens when a physician who has spent a decade at a high-volume aesthetic group decides to build something she would actually want to attend as a patient. Four treatment rooms, one supervising dermatologist, and a maximum patient load that is strictly controlled. Dr. Sofia Tan personally oversees every treatment — not just consults, but the actual procedure. Her thread lift program is technically exceptional: trained under a Korean pioneer and applying a proprietary anchoring technique that the clinic claims extends longevity by 20–30% versus the industry standard. The Signature HydraFacial (₱7,500) features additional infusion steps not available through the standard device protocol. For Makati patients in the Legaspi Village area who want boutique-quality skin clinic care with a physician who will remember their history at the next visit, Estique is the best recommendation at this price tier.

Best For

Thread lifting, HydraFacial, patients who want personal physician oversight, Legaspi Village residents, boutique skin clinic experience

Price

₱₱₱

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Quick Comparison

Rank	Clinic	Specialty	Price	Best For	Rating
1	Flawless Face & Body Makati CBD	Skin Clinic	₱₱₱	Laser treatments	4.7
2	Prettyderm Makati CBD	Skin Clinic	₱₱	Patients who want genuine physician-patient relationships	4.8
3	The Skin Institute Rockwell, Makati	Skin Clinic	₱₱₱	Evidence-based protocols	4.9
4	The Aivee Institute Makati CBD	Skin Clinic	₱₱₱₱	Thread lifting	4.8
5	Estique Clinic Legaspi Village, Makati	Skin Clinic	₱₱₱	Thread lifting	4.7

Honourable Mentions

Calayan Surgical Arts

Makati CBD

The surgical standard for Makati. For patients who have moved beyond non-surgical interventions, Dr. Calayan's practice offers the most technically rigorous approach to facial aesthetics in the city.

Skin Glow Clinic (QC)

Quezon City

Worth the trip from Makati for PicoLaser toning at ₱5,500 — 35% below the Makati premium. Dr. Reyes's Korean training delivers outcomes that match Makati's mid-tier at a QC price point.

Common Questions

What is the best skin clinic in Makati for Filipinos with dark skin tones?

Prettyderm and The Skin Institute are the strongest recommendations for Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI. Both practices have explicit experience managing the higher PIH risk associated with laser treatments on darker Filipino skin tones, and neither defaults to aggressive single-session protocols that can worsen pigmentation.

How much does a skin consultation cost in Makati?

Initial consultations at top Makati skin clinics range from ₱1,200 (Prettyderm) to ₱4,000 (The Skin Institute). The Aivee Institute charges ₱5,000 for a 45-minute consultation. Many clinics credit the consultation fee against your first treatment.

How many sessions of laser toning do I need for skin brightening in Makati?

Most skin clinics in Makati recommend 6–12 sessions of PicoLaser or Q-switched toning for visible skin brightening, spaced 3–4 weeks apart. Flawless and Prettyderm both offer package pricing that delivers 15–25% savings over single-session rates.

Which Makati skin clinic is best for melasma treatment?

Melasma is one of the most challenging skin conditions to treat and requires a physician experienced in managing recurrence risk. The Skin Institute is the strongest recommendation — their conservative approach and biostimulator protocols are specifically designed to support long-term melasma management without triggering rebound.

Is it worth going to a boutique clinic versus a chain like Flawless in Makati?

For routine maintenance (regular laser toning, peels, facials), Flawless delivers reliable quality at competitive prices. For complex concerns (melasma, severe acne scarring, structural facial aging) or patients who want consistent physician oversight, boutique practices like Prettyderm or The Skin Institute produce more personalized, often superior outcomes.

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