Pitted Acne Scar Treatment in HCMC: 8 Licensed Clinics — A Comparison Guide

If you are looking for atrophic scar treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, the bottom line is: choose a facility holding an Operating License for Medical Examination and Treatment (GPHĐ) issued by the Ministry of Health or the Department of Health with a scope of practice in Dermatology or Aesthetics, a practitioner who possesses a valid Practicing Certificate (CCHN) in the relevant specialty, an address that strictly matches the location on the license, and all three of these details should be verifiable by yourself on the portal of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health prior to booking. This article lists 8 facilities in HCMC that publicly disclose their operating license numbers on their official websites and offer 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 these 8 facilities.

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

Atrophic scar treatment is not routine 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/NĐ-CP, these procedures must be performed in licensed medical facilities within an appropriate scope of practice by credentialed practitioners holding valid practicing certificates. Spas and beauty salons registered solely as cosmetic service businesses are not permitted to perform these procedures.

This means answering the question "where to find reputable scar treatment" is rooted in verifiable facts rather than subjective impressions: does the facility have an operating license number, can that number be looked up, does the registered address match the clinic you plan to visit, and what is the full name and Practicing Certificate number of the professional operating the laser or needle? The remaining factors — treatment protocols, realistic expectations, post-procedure care — should only be evaluated after filtering out facilities that fail this objective baseline.

3 steps to self-verify a facility before booking

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

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health provides a Public Lookup Portal at thongtin.medinet.org.vn featuring three sections: *Medical Practitioners (Người hành nghề Y)*, *Medical Examination and Treatment Facilities (Cơ sở khám chữa bệnh)*, and *Aesthetic Facilities (Cơ sở thẩm mỹ)*. Enter the facility name or license number to verify whether the facility is licensed and to confirm its authorized scope of practice. Facilities licensed by the municipal Department of Health (formatted as `…/HCM-GPHĐ` or `…/SYT-GPHĐ`) can be queried directly on this portal. Facilities licensed by the Ministry of Health (typically hospitals, formatted as `…/BYT-GPHĐ`) do not currently have an equivalent public search portal; verification can be done by requesting to view the physical license certificate (medical facilities are required to publicly display their license on-site) or by contacting the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health hotline at 096 777 1010 for verification guidance.

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

The address on the license must match the physical location you will visit. Many scar treatment providers operate multiple branches; every branch performing clinical procedures must hold an individual license issued for that specific address. If a website promotes a "multi-location network" but only displays one or two license numbers, ask directly for the specific license number of the branch you intend to visit. Furthermore, check the scope of practice: a license for a "Specialized Dermatological Clinic" or "Specialized Aesthetic Clinic" includes an approved technical service list issued by the Department of Health; lasers, microneedling, and subcision must be included in that approved list.

Step 3 — Ask for the name and Practicing Certificate number of the performing practitioner

The consultant and the performing practitioner are not always the same person. Ask directly: *Who will be physically performing my laser procedure / subcision / injections, and what is their Practicing Certificate (CCHN) number?* Practicing Certificate numbers can be verified under the *Medical Practitioners* section of the Department of Health portal. A transparent clinic will answer immediately; reluctance to disclose this information is a critical signal to reconsider.

Comparative summary of 8 scar treatment facilities in HCMC disclosing operating licenses

The data below was retrieved directly from each facility’s official website on September 2, 2026 (footers, about pages, or service pages where license numbers are typically published). This article solely records what each facility publicly declares; it does not evaluate clinical expertise, rank facilities, or compare outcomes. Before scheduling an appointment, you should independently verify these records on the Department of Health portal, as licensing details may be updated over time.

Notes on interpreting this table: "Hospital", "Polyclinic", and "Specialized Clinic" represent different regulatory licensing categories based on scale and operational scope; they do not signify a hierarchy of quality for a specific scar treatment protocol. The decisive factors remain the credentials of the practitioner directly performing the procedure, whether the treatment plan is tailored to your specific scar types, and the post-procedure follow-up care provided.

Directory of 8 licensed scar treatment facilities in HCMC

The order below is strictly sequential. Each entry details the facility type, address, operating license number, and the scar treatment modalities published on their official website (lookup date: September 2, 2026). Technical terminology reflects the exact naming conventions used by each facility.

1. Doctor Acnes Dermatology Clinic

Published address: 8A Su Thien Chieu, Xuan Hoa Ward. The website footer states that the facility has been licensed by the HCMC Department of Health since 2020 under Operating License No. 08277/HCM-GPHĐ and No. 11119/HCM-GPHĐ issued on August 21, 2025. Listed scar treatment modalities include fractional CO2 laser, Duoglide dual-wavelength fractional laser, picosecond fractional laser, Sylfirm X RF microneedling, automated microneedling, manual dermarolling, 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 Specialized Clinic

The website introduces the facility as a specialized dermatology and aesthetics clinic network; in HCMC, two locations are published: 413–415 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ban Co Ward and 551 Truong Cong Dinh, Tam Thang Ward (formerly Vung Tau area, now administrative HCMC). The footer lists: "Licensed by HCMC Department of Health: Operating License Nos: 09422/HCM-GPHĐ; 05026/HCM-GPHĐ; 07646/HCM-GPHĐ; 2066/ĐNAI-GPHĐ", with the latter designated for the Dong Nai location. The scar treatment service page lists Fractional CO2 Laser, basement membrane regeneration technology (RF microneedling), dermarolling, PRP, and scar injections. For networks with multiple license numbers, following Step 2 above prior to your appointment is recommended.

3. Nang Tho Dermatology & Aesthetic 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 Dermatology & Aesthetic Clinic Co., Ltd., Operating License No. 07506/HCM-GPHĐ". Under atrophic scar treatments, the facility lists Potenza RF microneedling, Alma Hybrid laser, and CO2 pneumatic subcision technology, noting that advanced protocols often combine Potenza with subcision, Alma Hybrid laser, PRP, and TCA CROSS.

4. Doctor Laser Dermatology & Aesthetic 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)" — formatted as published on the clinic’s site. The scar treatment section lists Fractional CO2 Laser, fractional RF, subcision, PRP, mesotherapy, TCA CROSS, Pico laser, regenerative dermarolling, and RF microneedling, noting that modalities are combined within a regimen depending on clinical scar characteristics.

5. SP79 Polyclinic — Department of Dermatology

Published address: 89 Phan Dinh Phung, Phu Nhuan Ward (M.O.R.E Building). The footer lists: "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 Department of Dermatology; the department's service catalog outlines "Post-acne atrophic and indented scar treatment" comprising TCA scar treatment, Fractional laser, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), microneedling paired with topical agents, and a combination protocol of CO2 laser – RF – chemical agents for post-acne atrophic scarring.

6. Kangnam Aesthetic Hospital — Scar Treatment Specialty

According to the website, this is a multi-branch aesthetic hospital network; in HCMC, two locations are published: 666 Cach Mang Thang 8, Tan Son Nhat Ward ("Saigon 1") and 218 Nguyen Trai, Cho Quan Ward ("Saigon 2"). The footer displays Medical Examination and Treatment Operating License No. 287/BYT-GPHĐ issued by the Ministry of Health on December 3, 2020. The Scar Treatment Specialty page lists Bio Scar (subcision combined with PRP), Fractional CO2 Laser, Picosure Pro Laser, and scar excision / micro-suturing, evaluated and planned by specialized dermatologists. For multi-branch institutions, confirm the specific license tied to the precise facility you visit.

7. Gangwhoo Aesthetic Hospital

Published address: 576–578 Cong Hoa, Tan Binh Ward. The footer lists: "Medical Examination and Treatment Operating License No: 290/BYT – GPHĐ issued by the Ministry of Health on November 30, 2020"; business registration dated August 1, 2019. Within its dermatological catalog, the facility lists atrophic scar solutions: TCA application for atrophic/indented scars, autologous blood scar therapy, ultra-fractional technology scar treatment, atrophic scar filling, alongside hypertrophic scar therapies. As this is an aesthetic hospital, patients seeking outpatient dermatological procedures should clarify which department and physician will oversee their scar treatment.

8. BonBoz Clinic — Aesthetic and Dermatology Clinic

Address: 66–68 Vo Van Tan, Xuan Hoa Ward, HCMC. BonBoz is licensed by the HCMC Department of Health under two distinct Medical Examination and Treatment Operating Licenses: No. 11113/HCM-GPHĐ for the Dermatology Clinic and No. 10036/HCM-GPHĐ for the Aesthetic Clinic; photographic copies of both licenses are publicly accessible on the Operating Licenses page.

The clinical head of Dermatology – Non-Surgical Aesthetics, including scar management protocols, is Dr. Kim Kha, MSc, Specialist Level I, specialized in Dermatology (Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine), Practicing Certificate No. 009784/ĐL-CCHN issued by the Dak Lak Department of Health on October 15, 2021. According to the Doctor Profile, the physician has over 8 years of clinical experience in aesthetic dermatology, holds certifications in Dermatological Procedures & Minor Surgery, and Lasers & Light-Based Devices in Dermatology, and personally executes all procedures without delegating to technicians.

According to the Scar Treatment page, clinical protocols follow a four-step pathway: 1-on-1 skin analysis to diagnose scar morphology and depth, customized treatment mapping tailored to the baseline skin barrier, direct physician-led procedure execution, and post-procedure recovery guidance with scheduled follow-ups. Types treated include atrophic, post-inflammatory hyperpigmented, and longstanding mature scars. Non-surgical modalities within the Dermatology scope — lasers, chemical peels, mesotherapy — are detailed on the Non-Surgical Aesthetics page, operating under License No. 11113/HCM-GPHĐ. Operating hours are 08:00–20:00 daily.

BonBoz is a specialized clinic, not a general hospital: specific clinical modalities are determined only after direct physician examination; cases outside the clinic’s authorized scope will be referred to appropriately equipped medical centers.

Why this article does not publish a price list

Articles listing "top scar treatment clinics" often display fixed price tables. This article intentionally omits pricing for three reasons. First, the cost of scar revision depends on scar morphology (ice pick, boxcar, rolling — see Differences between ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars), surface area, depth, total sessions, combination modalities, and whether surgical subcision is indicated — a single generic quote for "scar treatment" is clinically misleading. Second, published rates fluctuate over time; transcribing prices from third-party websites creates outdated data. Third, medical advertising regulations restrict price comparisons and outcome guarantees.

The standard medical approach is to request a formal written quote following direct clinical skin analysis and examination, itemizing specific modalities, estimated session counts, inclusions (post-procedure topicals, follow-up visits, single-use consumable tips where applicable), and formal invoicing. Fully licensed clinics provide this standard of documentation.

Pre-treatment self-check: questions to ask before proceeding

Frequently Asked Questions

Is treating atrophic scars at a specialized clinic as safe as at a hospital?

A Specialized Dermatology or Aesthetic Clinic licensed with the appropriate technical scope is fully authorized to perform standard atrophic scar procedures (fractional lasers, RF microneedling, TCA CROSS, subcision, PRP) — all of which are local-anesthesia outpatient procedures that do not require hospital admission. Clinical safety depends on whether the technique falls within the facility’s approved scope, whether the practitioner holds a valid specialty Practicing Certificate, and the strictness of aseptic protocols — rather than whether the signboard reads "hospital" or "clinic."

How can I verify if an operating license number is authentic?

Query 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 (ending in `/BYT-GPHĐ`), request to view the posted physical certificate on-site or contact the HCMC Department of Health guidance line at 096 777 1010. The verification record must match both the trading name and the physical address.

Does the sequence in this article represent a quality ranking?

No. This is a directory of 8 facilities that publicly disclose their operating license numbers on their official websites and list atrophic scar treatments at the time of research, organized sequentially. This article does not rank clinical capabilities or compare clinical outcomes between institutions.

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

No such conclusion should be drawn. This list includes only clinics whose published operating license numbers were directly verifiable on their official websites as of September 2, 2026. Many other reputable facilities — including public tertiary hospitals with dermatology departments — operate with valid licenses but may not publish license numbers on their digital homepages; for those facilities, utilize the three verification steps at the beginning of this article. The article Where to get atrophic scar treatment in HCMC: 5 criteria to check explores these clinical standards in greater detail.

Do atrophic scars fill in naturally over time, and are dark post-acne marks considered atrophic scars?

Atrophic scars represent structural dermal tissue loss, whereas dark marks (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation - PIH) are epidermal or dermal pigmentary alterations without volume loss; the two conditions require entirely different therapeutic modalities. Read more in our clinical guides Do post-acne atrophic scars heal and fill in naturally over time? and Distinguishing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) from atrophic scars to better understand your clinical skin assessment during consultation.

References and lookup dates

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

*Last updated: September 2, 2026. This content is reviewed monthly; if you identify updated licensing details or address changes for any listed facility, please notify us via our Contact page.*

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