Atrophic Scar Treatment in HCMC: 8 Licensed Facilities — A Comparison Checklist for Your Reference

If you are looking for an atrophic scar treatment facility in Ho Chi Minh City, the short answer is: choose a facility holding an operating license for medical examination and treatment issued by the Ministry of Health or the Department of Health with a specialized scope in Dermatology or Plastic Surgery/Aesthetics, where the proceduralist holds a practice certificate in the appropriate specialty, the address you visit matches the address on the license, and you can verify all three criteria on the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health portal before booking. This article lists 8 facilities in Ho Chi Minh City that publish their operating license numbers on their own websites and list atrophic scar treatment services, along with a verification checklist for your own review — the order in this list is not a ranking, and BonBoz Clinic is one of those 8 facilities.

Why must "credibility" begin with a license, not advertising claims?

Atrophic scar treatment is not standard skincare. Fractional lasers, RF microneedling, TCA CROSS, subcision, and PRP injections are all invasive procedures. Under the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment and Decree 96/2023/ND-CP, these procedures must be performed at licensed facilities within an appropriate scope of practice by practitioners holding valid practice certificates. Spas and aesthetic salons registered solely for basic beauty care services are not permitted to perform these procedures.

The question of "where to find credible atrophic scar treatment" can be answered largely by objective data rather than subjective impressions: does the facility have a license number, can that number be verified, does the verified address match the location you are visiting, and what is the name and practice certificate number of the practitioner operating the laser or needle? The remaining factors — treatment protocols, realistic expectations, and post-procedure care — can be evaluated after you have eliminated any facility that fails this objective data check.

Three steps to verify a facility before booking

Step 1 — Verify the operating license number on the Department of Health portal

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health maintains an Information Lookup Portal at thongtin.medinet.org.vn with three sections: *Medical Practitioners*, *Medical Examination and Treatment Facilities*, and *Aesthetic Facilities*. Enter the facility's name or license number to check whether the facility is licensed and what its specialized scope covers. Facilities licensed by the Department (numbers formatted as `…/HCM-GPHĐ` or `…/SYT-GPHĐ`) can be checked directly on this portal. Facilities licensed by the Ministry of Health (typically hospitals, numbers formatted as `…/BYT-GPHĐ`) currently do not have an equivalent public search portal; verification methods include requesting to view the physical license at the facility (medical facilities are required to publicly display their license on-site) or contacting the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health hotline at 096 777 1010 for verification guidance.

Step 2 — Cross-check the address and specialized scope of practice

The address on the license must match the exact location you plan to visit. Many scar treatment establishments operate multiple branches; each branch performing procedures must hold a separate license for its specific address. If a website advertises a "multi-branch network" but only displays one or a few license numbers, ask directly for the specific license number of the branch you plan to visit. At the same time, check the specialized scope: a license for a "Specialized Dermatology Clinic" or "Specialized Plastic Surgery/Aesthetic Clinic" includes an approved technical catalog authorized by the Department of Health; lasers, microneedling, and subcision must be included within that catalog.

Step 3 — Request the name and practice certificate number of the direct proceduralist

The consultant and the proceduralist may be different individuals. Ask directly: *who will directly perform my laser / subcision / injection, and what is their practice certificate number?* The practice certificate number can be verified under the *Medical Practitioners* section of the Department of Health portal. A transparent facility will provide this information immediately; evading this question is a red flag to consider.

Comparison table of 8 atrophic scar treatment facilities in HCMC publishing licenses

The data below was verified directly from each facility's website on September 2, 2026 (in the footer, about page, or service pages where facilities typically publish their license numbers). This article only records what each facility publicly discloses; it does not evaluate professional skill, rank facilities, or compare clinical outcomes. Before booking an appointment, you should still verify the details on the Department of Health portal, as licensing information may change.

Notes on reading the table: "Hospital", "Polyclinic", and "Specialized Clinic" represent different regulatory licensing categories regarding scale and scope, not a hierarchy of clinical quality for a specific scar treatment protocol. The decisive factors remain the individual practitioner performing the procedure, whether the protocol is tailored to your specific scar types, and the follow-up care provided after each session.

Where to reference atrophic scar treatment price ranges in HCMC

The comparison table above only records the licenses published by the facilities — it does not list prices, as each facility publishes pricing differently and this article cannot independently verify the exact pricing of other establishments. Below is the publicly published price range of BonBoz, provided as a concrete benchmark rather than word-of-mouth estimates.

The price ranges above serve as reference estimates, not formal quotes. The final cost depends on the clinical presentation, specific techniques, and materials indicated following an in-person physician examination. For other facilities in the table, you should ask three direct questions: what is included in the quoted price, how follow-up visits and complication management are billed, and whether a written quotation is provided prior to the procedure.

List of 8 licensed atrophic scar treatment facilities in HCMC

The order below is strictly a listing sequence. Each entry details the classification, address, license number, and atrophic scar treatment modalities as published on each facility's official website (access date: September 2, 2026). Technical terminology is preserved according to each facility's own nomenclature.

1. Doctor Acnes Dermatology Clinic

Published address: 8A Su Thien Chieu, Xuan Hoa Ward. The website footer states that the HCMC Department of Health granted operating licenses starting in 2020 under license number 08277/HCM-GPHĐ and number 11119/HCM-GPHĐ issued on August 21, 2025. Listed scar treatment techniques include fractional CO2 laser, dual-wavelength Duoglide fractional laser, Picosecond fractional laser, Sylfirm X RF microneedle, fractional micro-needling, microneedling, TCA CROSS, subcision (via needle, cannula, or Trifill Pro), mesotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and chemical peels. The website notes that invasive procedures are performed directly by Dermatologists.

2. Pensilia Dermatology & Aesthetic Clinic

The website introduces the facility as a specialized dermatology and aesthetic clinic network; in HCMC, it publishes two addresses: 413–415 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ban Co Ward, and 551 Truong Cong Dinh, Tam Thang Ward (formerly Vung Tau area, currently under HCMC). The footer states "Licensed by the HCMC Department of Health: Operating License Numbers: 09422/HCM-GPHĐ; 05026/HCM-GPHĐ; 07646/HCM-GPHĐ; 2066/ĐNAI-GPHĐ", with the last number belonging to the Dong Nai branch. The scar treatment service page lists Fractional CO2 Laser, basement membrane regeneration technology (RF needle), microneedling, PRP, and scar injections. For networks with multiple license numbers, Step 2 above should be completed prior to your visit.

3. Nang Tho Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic

Published address: P3 00.01–00.02, Cityland Park Hills Residential Area, Street No. 8, Go Vap Ward. The website states "Specialized Dermatology Clinic under Nang Tho Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic Co., Ltd. with Operating License No. 07506/HCM-GPHĐ". Under its atrophic scar treatment section, the facility lists Potenza RF microneedling, Alma Hybrid laser, CO2 pneumatic subcision technology, and notes that in intensive regimens, Potenza is often combined with subcision, Alma Hybrid laser, PRP, and TCA CROSS.

4. Doctor Laser Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic

Published address: 33Bis Phan Dinh Phung, Phu Nhuan Ward. The footer states "Medical Examination and Treatment Operating License No. 00566/HCM-GPHD (HCMC Department of Health)" — written exactly as displayed on the facility's website. The atrophic scar treatment page lists Fractional CO2 Laser, fractional RF, subcision, PRP, meso, TCA Cross, Pico laser, regenerative microneedling, and RF microneedling; the facility indicates that these modalities are combined in single protocols depending on scar morphology.

5. SP79 Polyclinic — Department of Dermatology

Published address: 89 Phan Dinh Phung, Phu Nhuan Ward (M.O.R.E Building). The footer states "Medical Examination and Treatment Operating License No. 11089/HCM-GPHĐ issued by the Department of Health on December 29, 2025". This is a polyclinic featuring a Dermatology Department; the dermatology service catalog lists an "Atrophic and Depressed Post-Acne Scar Treatment" category comprising depressed scar treatment with TCA, Fractional laser, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), microneedling with topical medications, and combination CO2 laser – RF – chemical techniques for post-acne atrophic scars.

6. Kangnam Aesthetic Hospital — Scar Treatment Department

According to the website, this is a multi-location aesthetic hospital network; in HCMC, the website lists two addresses: 666 Cach Mang Thang 8, Tan Son Nhat Ward ("Saigon 1") and 218 Nguyen Trai, Cho Quan Ward ("Saigon 2"). The footer lists medical examination and treatment operating license number 287/BYT-GPHĐ issued by the Ministry of Health on December 3, 2020. The Scar Treatment department page lists Bio Scar (subcision combined with PRP), Fractional CO2 Laser, Picosure Pro Laser, and scar excision / microsurgical aesthetic suturing, with dermatologists evaluating scar types prior to protocol development. For multi-branch facilities, verify the specific license for the exact location you visit.

7. Gangwhoo Aesthetic Hospital

Published address: 576–578 Cong Hoa, Tan Binh Ward. The footer states "Medical examination and treatment operating license no.: 290/BYT – GPHĐ issued by the Ministry of Health on November 30, 2020"; enterprise registration dated August 1, 2019. In its dermatology service catalog, the facility lists items related to atrophic scars: TCA CROSS for atrophic/depressed scars, autologous blood atrophic scar treatment, ultra-fractional scar treatment technology, depressed scar filling; hypertrophic scar treatment is also listed. As this is an aesthetic hospital, if you only require dermatological procedures, confirm which department and physician manage the scar treatment division.

8. BonBoz Clinic — Aesthetic and Dermatology Clinic

Address: 66–68 Vo Van Tan, Xuan Hoa Ward, HCMC. BonBoz holds two medical examination and treatment operating licenses issued by the HCMC Department of Health: No. 11113/HCM-GPHĐ for the Dermatology Clinic and No. 10036/HCM-GPHĐ for the Plastic Surgery/Aesthetic Clinic; scanned copies of both licenses are publicly displayed on the Operating Licenses page.

The physician in charge of Dermatology and Non-Surgical Aesthetics, including scar treatments, is Dr. Kim Kha, MSc, Specialist Level I, Specialist Level I in Dermatology (Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine), practice certificate number 009784/ĐL-CCHN issued by the Dak Lak Department of Health on October 15, 2021. According to the Physician Profile, the doctor has over 8 years of aesthetic dermatology practice, holds certifications in Cutaneous Procedures and Minor Surgery as well as Lasers and Light-Based Therapies in Dermatology, and personally performs procedures without delegating to technicians.

According to the Scar Treatment page, protocols follow four steps: 1:1 skin examination to determine scar typology and depth, personalized protocol based on skin condition, direct treatment by the physician, and structured recovery guidance with scheduled follow-ups; scar types treated include atrophic scars, pigmented scars, and long-standing mature scars. Non-surgical dermatological procedures — lasers, peels, mesotherapy — are detailed on the Non-Surgical Aesthetics page, performed under license 11113/HCM-GPHĐ. Operating hours are 08:00–20:00 daily.

BonBoz operates as a specialized clinic, not a hospital: specific clinical modalities are indicated only after direct physician examination; cases exceeding the clinic's authorized scope will be referred to an appropriately equipped facility.

Why does this article omit a general price table?

"Top atrophic scar treatment" articles frequently include general price tables. This article intentionally avoids this for three reasons. First, the cost of treating atrophic scars depends on scar morphology (ice pick scars, boxcar scars, rolling scars — see Differences Between Ice Pick, Boxcar, and Rolling Scars), total surface area, depth, required sessions, combined modalities, and the necessity of subcision — a single generic figure for "atrophic scar treatment" is clinically misleading. Second, published rates fluctuate over time; transcribing pricing from external websites quickly becomes outdated. Third, healthcare advertising regulations prohibit comparative pricing and guaranteed clinical outcomes.

The proper approach is to request a written quote after direct skin analysis and clinical examination, detailing the specific techniques, estimated number of sessions, included items (post-procedure topical medications, follow-up visits, dedicated individual tips if applicable), and formal invoice issuance. A licensed facility will readily provide this.

Self-check checklist: questions to ask before signing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is atrophic scar treatment at a specialized clinic as safe as in a hospital?

A specialized Dermatology or Plastic Surgery/Aesthetic clinic licensed with an appropriate technical catalog is authorized to perform standard atrophic scar procedures (fractional lasers, RF microneedling, TCA CROSS, subcision, PRP) — all of which are performed under local anesthesia without requiring inpatient hospitalization. Safety depends on whether the technique falls within the authorized scope, whether the proceduralist holds a valid practice certificate in the specialty, and whether strict aseptic protocols are maintained — rather than whether the sign reads "hospital" or "clinic."

How can I verify if a license number is authentic?

Search the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health portal (thongtin.medinet.org.vn, under *Medical Examination and Treatment Facilities* or *Aesthetic Facilities*) using the license number or facility name. For Ministry of Health licenses (suffix `/BYT-GPHĐ`), ask the facility to present their displayed license or call the HCMC Department of Health hotline at 096 777 1010 for verification assistance. Verification results must match both the facility name and physical address.

Does the order in this article represent a ranking?

No. This is a reference list of 8 facilities that publicly disclose their license numbers on their websites and list atrophic scar treatment services at the time of review, arranged sequentially. This article does not assess technical skill or compare clinical outcomes between facilities.

Why are only 8 facilities listed? Are other clinics unlicensed?

That conclusion cannot be drawn. The list comprises only facilities whose operating licenses could be directly verified on their official websites as of September 2, 2026. Many other establishments — including public hospitals with dermatology departments — may be fully licensed without publishing their license numbers online; for those facilities, follow the three verification steps outlined at the beginning of this article. The article Where to Get Quality Atrophic Scar Treatment in HCMC: 5 Criteria to Check explores these criteria in greater depth.

Do atrophic scars fill in naturally over time, and are pigmented scars the same as atrophic scars?

Atrophic scars represent structural dermal tissue loss, whereas pigmented scars involve superficial pigmentary changes (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation); the two require fundamentally different clinical approaches. Read more in our articles Do Post-Acne Atrophic Scars Fill in Naturally Over Time? and How Pigmented Scars (PIH) Differ from Atrophic Scars to better understand the indications given during your physician skin examination.

References and verification dates

• Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health Electronic Portal — Information Lookup Portal (Medical Practitioners · Medical Examination and Treatment Facilities · Aesthetic Facilities): thongtin.medinet.org.vn.
• Decree 96/2023/ND-CP detailing provisions of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment.
• License numbers, addresses, and scar treatment modalities for the other 7 facilities: verified directly from footers / about pages / service pages on official websites on September 2, 2026 (doctoracnes.com, pensilia.com, phongkhamdalieunangtho.com, doctorlaser.org, sp79.vn, benhvienthammykangnam.com.vn, benhvienthammygangwhoo.vn).
• BonBoz licenses, physician profile, and service pages: Operating Licenses · Dr. Kim Kha, MSc, Specialist Level I · Scar Treatment · Non-Surgical Aesthetics.

*Last updated: September 2, 2026. Content is reviewed on a regular monthly basis; if you notice changes to a facility's license number or address, please notify us via our Contact page.*

This article was compiled and clinically reviewed by Dr. Kim Kha, MSc, Specialist Level I, Head of Dermatology and Non-Surgical Aesthetics at BonBoz Clinic.