Cover The team behind Avignon Clinic’s growing network of aesthetic destinations
The team behind Avignon Clinic’s growing network of aesthetic destinations
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Avignon Clinic marks seven years with seven destinations, continued Tala Awards recognition and the introduction of Ultherapy Prime alongside regenerative aesthetics and longevity care
Seven years ago, Avignon Clinic set out with a relatively simple proposition: to create a more elevated approach to aesthetic medicine in the Philippines. Since then, the brand has grown into a network of premium destinations, expanding its footprint while broadening its definition of what aesthetic care can encompass.
Its seventh year marks another milestone with the opening of its newest destination at Shangri-La Plaza in July 2026. Alongside its established clinics in Bonifacio Global City, Alabang, Quezon City, Baguio and Pampanga, the new location reflects a trajectory that has increasingly moved beyond conventional aesthetics.
At the centre of that evolution is a philosophy built around medical expertise, advanced technology, personalised treatment and patient experience. The emphasis is less on a single procedure than on how different approaches can be considered as part of a more individualised aesthetic journey.
The Alabang location illustrates this shift particularly well. Conceived as a larger-format hub, it brings together advanced medical aesthetics with longevity-focused therapies, reflecting a growing interest in the relationship between appearance, skin health and overall wellbeing.
Technology will continue to evolve, but the foundation of aesthetic medicine remains the same: understanding the patient, knowing what is appropriate for them and having the expertise to deliver it well
Recognition built on consistency
Above Precision and visualisation are central to the next generation of ultrasound-based aesthetic treatments
Above The clinic continues to broaden its approach beyond conventional aesthetic treatments
Precision and visualisation are central to the next generation of ultrasound-based aesthetic treatments
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One of the markers of Avignon’s development has been its repeated recognition at the Tala Awards, the annual industry awards presented by Vanguard Aesthetics and Merz Aesthetics Philippines.
For the clinic, the significance of these recognitions lies not simply in having access to established aesthetic technologies, but in the consistency and expertise with which they are applied. For Dr Christine Chio, medical director of Avignon Clinic, recognition ultimately belongs to the wider team—doctors, aesthetic professionals, frontliners and support staff whose work shapes the patient experience. “Technology will continue to evolve, but the foundation of aesthetic medicine remains the same: understanding the patient, knowing what is appropriate for them and having the expertise to deliver it well,” she shared.
That emphasis on consistency becomes particularly relevant as aesthetic medicine becomes increasingly technology-driven. The proliferation of devices and treatments has made access easier, but it has also placed greater importance on practitioner knowledge, patient assessment and the ability to determine what is appropriate for an individual.
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The next generation of precision
Above Avignon Clinic’s medical team and leadership at the Tala Awards
Avignon Clinic’s medical team and leadership at the Tala Awards
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Above Dr Ana Francisco, Dr Michelle Panliboton, Charmaine Lagman, Anya Lagman, Pinky Tobiano, Karen Jimeno, Carisa Laus, Ces Drilon, Dr Christine Chio, Medical Director of Avignon Clinic, Dr Apple Cruz, Dr Ritchelle Guevara, Dr Harmony Tumanda
Dr Ana Francisco, Dr Michelle Panliboton, Charmaine Lagman, Anya Lagman, Pinky Tobiano, Karen Jimeno, Carisa Laus, Ces Drilon, Dr Christine Chio, Medical Director of Avignon Clinic, Dr Apple Cruz, Dr Ritchelle Guevara, Dr Harmony Tumanda
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Avignon’s relationship with Ultherapy now enters its next chapter with the introduction of Ultherapy Prime, the latest generation of the non-invasive ultrasound skin-lifting platform.
Ultherapy has established itself through its use of microfocused ultrasound with real-time visualisation, allowing practitioners to assess tissue and guide energy delivery during treatment. Ultherapy Prime builds on this approach with an updated platform designed to support greater visualisation and treatment precision.
For a clinic positioning itself around personalised care, the technology reflects a broader principle: that aesthetic treatment is not necessarily about doing more, but about understanding anatomy and making more informed decisions about where and how treatment is delivered.
Beyond aesthetics
Perhaps the most significant change in Avignon’s seven-year story is the widening scope of its offering.
Regenerative aesthetics, hair regeneration, body optimisation and longevity are increasingly entering conversations around personal wellbeing. At Avignon, this is reflected in the development of a broader ecosystem that includes aesthetic medicine alongside regenerative and longevity-oriented services.
Read more: Innovation Meets Indulgence: Why Avignon Clinic in Alabang stands out
Above Avignon Clinic’s seventh year marks another chapter in its growth across the Philippines
Avignon Clinic’s seventh year marks another chapter in its growth across the Philippines
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Its newer destinations incorporate therapies and technologies ranging from Capelix Tricho hair regeneration to biohacking-oriented offerings such as the Detox Dome, hyperbaric chamber and red-light photobiomodulation, as well as regenerative cellular therapies.
Whether viewed individually or as part of a larger programme, these services point to an industry moving towards a more integrated understanding of ageing and wellbeing—one that considers skin, appearance and vitality within a longer-term framework.
Seven years on, Avignon’s expansion is therefore about more than adding locations. It represents an evolving idea of the premium aesthetic clinic: a destination where medical expertise and technology meet increasingly sophisticated expectations around personalisation, regeneration and longevity.
The next chapter may be less about changing how people look, and more about changing how aesthetic medicine fits into the way they choose to care for themselves.
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