About the Dermatology and Skin Aesthetics Department

1. Areas of Clinical Expertise

As a department under University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, the Dermatology and Skin Aesthetics Department operates in accordance with the strict professional protocols of the entire hospital system. The department’s medical team comprises Professors, PhDs, physicians, and researchers with extensive experience in the field, who are committed to staying at the forefront of global medical advances in plastic and aesthetic surgery. In addition to successfully applying advanced techniques at the hospital, the department also transfers these techniques to other hospitals, helping patients access high-quality healthcare and comprehensive care models.

The surgical and procedural services provided by the Dermatology and Skin Aesthetics Department at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City include:

1.1. Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Functional reconstructive surgery and reconstruction of defects involving the head, face, neck, and limbs, including cleft lip, cleft palate, excision of tumors, facial deformities, hand deformities, and more.

Wound Treatment: Treatment of difficult-to-heal and chronic wounds, as well as reconstruction of tissue defects and tissue loss using pedicled or free flaps with microsurgical techniques.

Reconstruction of Body Defects: Application of microsurgical techniques to reconstruct various body defects, including ear, breast, finger, and lower-limb reconstruction.

Scar Treatment: Support in improving various types of problematic scars, including depressed scars, hypertrophic scars, keloids, burn scars, and contracture scars.

Breast Reconstruction: Breast reconstruction following breast cancer treatment in cases requiring mastectomy.

1.2. Aesthetic Surgery

Breast Aesthetic Surgery: Breast augmentation, reduction mammoplasty for overly large breasts, breast lift for breast ptosis due to aging, childbirth, or congenital conditions, areola and nipple reconstruction, breast implant removal, and more.

Facial Aesthetic Surgery: Rhinoplasty, including structural rhinoplasty, S-line rhinoplasty, and autologous cartilage techniques; non-incisional double-eyelid procedures; double-eyelid surgery; lateral canthoplasty; full or partial facelift; neck lift; forehead lift; facial paralysis treatment; lip reshaping; ear reshaping; and more.

Liposuction and Fat Grafting: Liposuction of the abdomen, hips, back, thighs, axillary areas, and other areas. Abdominoplasty and body contouring for excess abdominal skin and fat, including hourglass body contouring. Autologous fat grafting to restore facial volume and fill areas of tissue defects resulting from surgery, trauma, aging, or congenital conditions.

Minimally Invasive Procedures: Skin rejuvenation and non-surgical wrinkle reduction procedures, including botulinum toxin type A, dermal fillers, Botox, thread lifting, laser treatments, and more; tattoo removal, mole removal, and hair removal.

1.3. Strengths in Training, Scientific Research, Management, Collaboration, and Technology Transfer

As a pioneer in clinical practice and education in plastic and aesthetic surgery, the department places strong emphasis on training, collaboration, and technology transfer. The department regularly organizes scientific conferences and workshops, including CME-accredited programs, in the field of plastic and aesthetic surgery, as well as certification and certificate courses for healthcare professionals nationwide.

In addition, the department serves as a major clinical training site for postgraduate trainees from Vietnam and other countries. It also collaborates on training programs with universities and hospitals in countries and territories such as the United States, South Korea, and Taiwan. In particular, the Dermatology and Skin Aesthetics Department at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City serves as a center for research, application, and technology transfer of new techniques to specialists in Vietnam and internationally.

2. Advanced Equipment for Medical Examination and Treatment

In addition to a team of physicians with comprehensive professional training and clinical skills, the Dermatology and Skin Aesthetics Department is also recognized for its modern, spacious, and clean facilities. The department has consistently achieved high rankings in assessments based on the 83 hospital quality criteria established by the Ministry of Health.

The department’s clinical facilities are divided into three clearly designated areas: the Specialist Consultation Room, Procedure and Minor Surgery Room, and Operating Room meeting international standards, providing patients with an optimal care experience. The equipment used for medical examination and treatment is also highly modern, including ultrasonic surgical devices, YAG lasers at 1064 nm and 532 nm, IPL, RF, ultrasound systems, and ultrasonic vascular Doppler devices, among others.

3. Introduction to the Dermatology and Skin Aesthetics Department

With the goal of “Enhancing Beauty – Empowering Success,” the Dermatology and Skin Aesthetics Department at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City provides optimal treatment solutions for conditions related to plastic and aesthetic surgery. Throughout its journey of bringing beauty to the community, the department’s medical team has continuously kept up with emerging global trends, carefully selecting and appropriately applying them while always placing patient safety first. Every member of the department strives to help people gain greater confidence and pursue what they aspire to achieve.

With their extensive professional expertise, technical proficiency, and skilled hands, the specialists of the Dermatology and Skin Aesthetics Department at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City have established the department as a trusted destination for many patients.