Dr. Ngoc Anh Lam specializes in plastic surgery with over _doctor_10986_years_ of experience, trained under leading French professors including the former President of the French Society of Plastic Surgery. The tummy tuck procedure typically costs between $3,500–$5,200. The clinic offers complete on-site services with 24/7 post-operative care in Ho Chi Minh City.
Worldwide Dental & Plastic Surgery Hospital is Vietnam's first Ministry-approved dental and plastic surgery hospital. It specializes in dental treatment, plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, and cosmetic surgery. The founder trained at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, bringing the American dental care model to Vietnam.
Dr. Quang Tuan Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The clinic focuses on facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring. One key method is the Deep Plane Facelift. It repositions deeper facial tissues as a single unit for natural results.
Founder Dr. Nguyen Quang Tuan has over 10 years of clinical experience. He has handled about 1,000 aesthetic surgery cases. Dr. Tuan also lectures at Hanoi Medical University. He earned a Master of Surgery from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City. The clinic received The Best of Vietnam recognition.
All surgeries take place in licensed facilities like City International Hospital. Patients often travel here from Australia, the US, and Canada.
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All surgeries take place in licensed facilities like City International Hospital. Patients often travel here from Australia, the US, and Canada.
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The operation flattens the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin, creating a firmer, slimmer profile.
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