Four Hands, One Vision: Dr Aivee and Dr Z Teo on 17 Years of Aesthetic Medicine—And What Comes Next
To mark 17 years of Aivee Clinic, the husband-and-wife duo behind it unveil Aivee Star, and a new philosophy of more considered beauty.
By Harper's BAZAAR Singapore - published
For Dr Aivee Aguilar-Teo and Dr Z Teo, the 17th anniversary of Aivee Clinic called for a unique celebration around precision, artistry and the people who have shaped their journey.
On August 6, 2026, a curated circle of Aivee Leaguers, ambassadors and longtime supporters—among them actresses Heart Evangelista, Nadine Lustre, Sarah Lahbati, Kylie Verzosa and Maricel Soriano—gathered at The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati for the launch of Aivee Star, the group’s newest luxury dermatology and aesthetic destination.
Dr Aivee Aguilar-Teo (fifth from left) and Dr Z Teo (far right) with celebrity ambassadors and longtime supporters, known as Aivee Leaguers.
The evening’s highlight was a four hands’ dinner, which saw Chef Josh Boutwood, one of the Philippines’ most decorated chefs, join forces with Chef Vix Rathour, flown in from Bangkok’s Gaggan at Louis Vuitton (No. 8 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026). The one-night gastronomic encounter successfully mirrored the Teos’ own partnership of bringing two distinct perspectives in one seamless experience.
Chefs Josh Boutwood and Vix Rathour (fourth and fifth from left) flew in from Bangkok to create exceptional dishes for the guests at Aivee Clinic’s 17th anniversary party.
17 Years Of Redefining Beauty
That same “four hands” spirit underpins the Aivee Group itself. For nearly two decades, Dr Aivee and Dr Z have worked side by side to shift how patients think about aesthetic medicine.
“Filipinos want comfort,” Dr Aivee shared at the anniversary celebration. To her, treatments that people are eager for, not just those they can endure, is what progress in beauty looks like. This philosophy forms part of a larger industry shift away from dramatic interventions and towards subtler and more natural results.
She also believes it is time clinics evolve into something more considered and luxurious.
With comfort and personalisation at its heart, every patient journey at Aivee begins with an in-depth consultation. Bespoke treatment plans are then built around individual skin concerns, facial anatomy and lifestyle—an approach the clinic calls The Aivee Experience, and one it credits for the long-term relationships it has built with patients over the years.
Dr Aivee Teo and Dr Z Teo.
“We’ve raised the bar in every single way we can think of,” Dr Z states. Today, that founding vision has expanded into a full ecosystem spanning dermatology, aesthetic medicine, wellness and longevity.
Aivee Star—A New Address For Discretion
Aivee Star is Dr Aivee and Dr Z’s clearest expression of this evolution. The lavish, concierge-style destination is built around privacy, convenience and personalised care. Located in the heart of Makati’s business district, it was designed as a central address for clients navigating both professional and social commitments, rather than a clinic in the conventional sense.
Step inside and the lobby, designed like a reception of a high-end hotel, sets the tone immediately. Beyond it, customised soundproof treatment rooms carry distinct colour palettes, while the in-house Aivee Bar serves a specially curated menu of refreshments.
Connecting procedure rooms allow friends to undergo treatments without compromising privacy, while private exits offer an added level of discretion.
The Aivee Star lobby sets a calm, polished tone from the moment clients arrive.
Sculptra And The Shift Towards Thoughtful Beauty
A signature treatment at Aivee Star is Sculptra, a collagen biostimulator injectable. Typically administered across a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart, it is designed to work with the body’s own processes to stimulate collagen production over time. Its active ingredient, poly-L-lactic acid, helps to support the skin’s renewal process gradually.
Sculptra is designed to help improve skin radiance, skin firmness, elasticity and structure, for longer lasting results that look natural. It is a gradual but more thoughtful approach which aligns with Aivee’s hope for the future of beauty—refined, evidence-based and built for longevity, rather than a single moment.
For more information, visit theaiveeclinic.com.