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First contact
You message Dr. Jaafar directly. Not a call centre, not a form queue - the same WhatsApp number that appears on every page of this site.
WhatsApp · Viber · Email
Penthouse · 29th Floor · Centuria Medical Makati · Since 2016
Board-certified surgery in Manila.
Board-certified. Twenty years. International consultation from Manila to New York.
- Chairman
- Philippine Board of Cosmetic Surgery
- 2 terms
- President, PSCS · 2019-20 · 2023-24
- 20 yrs
- In surgical practice
- 227 reviews
- Reviews across Google and RealSelf 4.9 for Dr. Jaafar · 4.7 for the clinic
- 9 km
- From Ninoy Aquino International Airport 20 - 30 minutes by road
- 9 suites
- Operating suites in the building DOH-accredited Surgery Center
- 5 markets
- International patient markets US · Canada · UK · Australia · Middle East
Procedures performed at NEU 10
001 The surgeon
The credential is the moat.
Dr. Al Farabi Lee Jaafar chairs the only certifying body for Cosmetic Surgery in the Philippines - the board that certifies every cosmetic surgeon practising in the country.
“We started NEU Advanced Aesthetics Center to accomplish one goal and one goal only: Introduce the new and next level of Aesthetics.”
Dr. Al Farabi Lee Jaafar
MD, DPBCS, FPSCS, DPBS, FPSGS, FPCS
Training
- Medical school
- University of Santo Tomas
- Residency
- General Surgery, AFP Medical Center
- Subspecialty
- Cosmetic Surgery, PSCS
Diplomate, Philippine Board of SurgeryDiplomate, Philippine Board of Cosmetic Surgery
The certifications on the wall at the Penthouse.
International standing
Beyond the Philippine boards, Dr. Jaafar holds honorary membership across the Korean cosmetic surgery establishment and sits on the editorial side of a regional journal.
- Honorary Member, Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery (KCCS)
- Honorary Member, Korean International Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery (KICAMS)
- Life Honorary Member, Korean Society of Korean Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (KSKCS)
- Reviewing and Contributing Editor, Journal of Cosmetic Medicine (JCM, Korea)
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General Surgery, AFP Medical Center
Five years of specialty training in General Surgery, accredited by the Philippine Board of Surgery.
training - 2006
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Cosmetic Surgery
Certified as Diplomate in Cosmetic Surgery by the Philippine Board of Cosmetic Surgery - the only certifying body for Cosmetic Surgery in the Philippines, established in 1982.
certification - 2019 - 2020
President, Philippine Society for Cosmetic Surgery
First term as President of the PSCS - the pioneer and oldest organisation of cosmetic surgeons in the Philippines, and one of the oldest in Asia.
office - 2023 - 2024
President, Philippine Society for Cosmetic Surgery
Second term as President of the PSCS. Two elected terms is a distinction few in the specialty hold.
office - Current
Chairman, Philippine Board of Cosmetic Surgery
Chairman of the only certifying body for Cosmetic Surgery in the Philippines - the body that certifies every cosmetic surgeon practising in the country.
office - 2025 - 2026
Chair, PSCS Fellowship Training Committee
Chair of the committee that governs how the next generation of Philippine cosmetic surgeons is trained.
office
Full biography
Six of 11 milestones shown - the full record is on his page.
002 The team
Four doctors. One clinic.
NEU is a multidisciplinary practice. Cosmetic surgery, cosmetic gynecology, aesthetic dermatology and weight management are each led by a named doctor.
Dr. Al Farabi Lee Jaafar
Chairman, PBCS
Cosmetic / Aesthetic Surgeon
Dr. Grace Jaafar
Cosmetic / Aesthetic Gynecologist
A trained female cosmetic gynecologist with years of experience and background in obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Catherine Porciuncula
Cosmetic-Aesthetic Dermatologist and Age Management Specialist
Dr. Paolo Porciuncula
Bariatric Surgeon / Weight Loss Specialist
Portrait photography supplied by the clinic. Higher-resolution portraits pending.
n.003 Procedures · by body zone
Select an area. See the procedure, the anesthesia, the recovery.
Every procedure below is performed at NEU. Select a zone to see what is available, how long recovery takes, and what international patients should plan for.
Select a body zone to see the procedures available for that area.
Select a body zone to see the procedures available for that area.
Every procedure listed is performed by Dr. Jaafar at the Penthouse, Centuria Medical Makati.
004 Featured procedures
Surgical and non-surgical.
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Rhinoplasty
Nose enhancement, nose lifting, nose re-shaping
Reshaping the bridge, tip and sides of the nose using implants, the patient’s own cartilage, or reduction techniques.
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Facelift and Neck Lift
Mini, standard and deep plane facelift
Repositioning the deeper SMAS support layer of the face - not simply pulling skin tighter - with optional neck lift.
14d - 03
Liposuction
VASER, PAL and lipo-contouring
Body contouring across the chin, arms, trunk, thighs and calves using power-assisted and ultrasound-assisted techniques.
14d - 04
Abdominoplasty
Tummy tuck
Removal of excess abdominal skin and tightening of the abdominal wall, often combined with liposuction of surrounding areas.
28d - 05
Asian Butt Lift (ABL)
Skinny BBL · Brazilian Butt Lift · Dr. Jaafar’s own concept
Lipo-contouring of the waist and flanks combined with selective fat grafting - proportion rather than volume.
14d - 06
Breast Augmentation
Augmentation mammoplasty
Increasing breast size using implants, with fat grafting available as an implant-free alternative.
005 Real patients · real results · with consent
Documented outcomes.
Every case published here is a real NEU patient who has given written permission for their photographs to be shown.
Gallery in preparation
We would rather show you nothing than show you someone else’s results.
Surgical before and after photographs require written patient consent, and consent is asked for case by case. Rather than publish stock imagery or another clinic’s outcomes, this gallery stays empty until NEU’s own consented cases are ready.
In the meantime, Dr. Jaafar reviews relevant cases privately during consultation, and further results are posted to the clinic’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
006 International patient services
From Manila. For patients from New York, London, Dubai, Sydney and Toronto.
NEU provides virtual consultation for international patients, particularly those located in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and the Middle East, where many patients first communicate by WhatsApp, Viber or email before travelling to the Philippines for treatment.
United StatesCanadaUnited KingdomAustraliaMiddle East
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Virtual Consultation
Discuss aesthetic goals, treatment options, expected outcomes, estimated costs and recovery considerations directly with Dr. Jaafar via WhatsApp, Viber or email.
Read more n.02Pre-Travel Planning
Treatment planning finalised before you fly, so your time in Manila is spent on surgery and recovery rather than assessment.
Read more n.03Travel and Accommodation
We can also assist clients with their accommodation needs. Hotels, serviced residences, pharmacies and dining are within walking distance of the clinic.
Read more n.04In-Clinic Consultation
Physical consultation at Centuria Medical Makati, with pre-operative evaluation supported by the laboratory and screening centres in the same building.
Read more n.05Surgery and Recovery
Procedures performed in The Surgery Center, with Executive Recovery Suites available for overnight stays after major procedures.
Read more n.06Post-Procedure Follow-Up
Post-procedure follow-up guidance continues after you return home, through the same direct channels used for your first consultation.
Read more9 km
from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
20 - 30 minutes
average transfer time by road
29F
Penthouse, Centuria Medical Makati
Patients travel from 14
n.007 The international patient journey
Fourteen days. Manila to departure clearance.
008 Patient voices
Two hundred and twenty-seven reviews.
Independently posted on Google and RealSelf. We link to the sources rather than reprinting selected extracts.
Google
4.7
91 reviews
NEU Advanced Aesthetics Center
Google
4.9
118 reviews
Dr. Al Farabi Jaafar
RealSelf
5.0
18 reviews
Dr. Al Farabi Jaafar
227 reviews across three independent platforms.
n.009 The clinic
The Penthouse. Twenty-nine floors up.
From the twenty-ninth floor of Centuria Medical Makati - the country’s first medical mall - Dr. Jaafar’s practice looks out across the city he has served for twenty years. The Penthouse is deliberate. Quiet. Considered. Nine floors below, The Surgery Center holds nine DOH-accredited operating suites. Two floors below that, the laboratory that clears you for surgery. The building was built for this, and the view is not incidental.
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Advanced Lab Solutions
A complete line of laboratory examinations and ancillary procedures like x-rays and ultrasound tests.
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Executive Screening Center
Doctors capable of rendering medical evaluations and clearances in Internal Medicine and its subspecialties.
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Executive Recovery Suites
Rooms that look more like hotel than hospital rooms, for overnight stays after major procedures.
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The Surgery Center
A DOH-accredited facility with 9 state-of-the-art operating suites capable of handling different cosmetic surgery procedures, supported by a team of board-certified anesthesiologists and nurses.
These centres are facilities of Centuria Medical Makati - the country's first medical mall, a 28-storey building in Century City, Poblacion, Makati City. NEU operates within them.
010 Begin consultation
Four ways to reach the clinic.
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WhatsApp
+63 918 985 3668
Message Dr. Jaafar directly. Also reachable on this number via SMS, Viber and Kakaotalk.
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Email
mail.doctorjaafar@gmail.com
Replies within 48 - 72 hours.
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Clinic line
+632 5304 7977
Reception at the Penthouse, Centuria Medical Makati.
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Visit
The Penthouse, 29th Floor
Centuria Medical Makati, General Luna Street, Poblacion, Makati City.