Ms. Nga (name changed, Vietnamese American) came to the Dermatology Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City for beauty treatment for aging, wrinkles, sagging skin on the face, and aging treatment on the hands. Not only Ms. Nga, in the last days of the year, the Dermatology Department - Dermatology Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City welcomed a significant number of overseas Vietnamese and international students who returned home to get beauty treatments in time for Tet.
According to MSc. Dr. Le Thao Hien - Department of Dermatology, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, most cases have a need to find a quick beauty method, without needing time off to go out during Tet. To achieve this effect, doctors will often combine treatments. For overseas Vietnamese who want to treat aging and aesthetics, they should choose a reputable facility to perform effective and safe beauty techniques.
Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City also receives many cases of overseas Vietnamese coming for beauty treatments. Mr. Duc Thanh (name changed), 26 years old, a Vietnamese Canadian, decided to get Botox injections in Vietnam to treat masticatory muscle hypertrophy due to the habit of chewing on one side, causing facial asymmetry. Mr. Thanh said that in Canada, the cost of Botox injections ranges from 50-90 million VND depending on the facility, while in Vietnam it is only from 10-16 million VND.
Dr. Ly Thien Phuc - Dermatology - Skin Aesthetics specialist at Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - said that in December 2024, the unit received nearly 250 overseas Vietnamese coming for beauty treatments, an increase of about 30% compared to the same period last year. Many customers shared that they chose to have beauty treatments in Vietnam because the cost is much cheaper than in other countries, scheduling is quick and convenient, and the service is not inferior to that of developed countries.
Modern beauty technologies such as RF micro-needling, SuperB, HIFU… are chosen by many overseas Vietnamese to treat problems such as wrinkle removal, skin tightening, pore reduction, scar treatment, acne, skin pigmentation. The treatment effects of these methods are often clearly visible after 1 treatment and last for 6-9 months. Most customers often choose to combine multiple methods in one treatment to simultaneously solve defects on the face, neck, and hands.
Medical beauty methods are increasingly popular because they help people look younger without changing many facial features, creating natural beauty; at the same time, the process is quick, less painful, and the recovery time is short, 1-3 days.
Doctor Phuc said that the end of the year is an ideal time for overseas Vietnamese to visit relatives, travel, and take advantage of beauty treatments. However, overseas Vietnamese people and visitors need to choose reputable facilities licensed by the Ministry of Health to ensure safety and avoid complications. Cosmetic techniques must be performed by doctors with practice certificates at reputable hospitals or cosmetic centers.
