Where to Get Acne Extractions in Ho Chi Minh City? Prices and How Often

If you are looking for a reputable place for acne extraction in Ho Chi Minh City, BonBoz Clinic (66–68 Võ Văn Tần, Xuân Hòa Ward, formerly District 3) is a Dermatology Specialty Clinic with licence 11113/HCM-GPHĐ issued by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health. Specialist Level I physician Bùi Thị Kim Kha personally examines you, performs skin analysis and marks which lesions can be extracted. The procedure is done with sterilised instruments under the doctor's supervision. The clinic publishes a reference price range for an acne care session, but standalone extraction has no separate price yet. See the cost section below for details.

How is medical acne extraction different from squeezing pimples at a spa?

Plugs blocking the hair follicle feed inflammation, and topical medication has trouble penetrating a thick plug. Proper extraction opens a path for the plug to come out without damaging the follicle wall. By contrast, squeezing at home or with non-sterile tools can push the plug deeper, tear the follicle wall and drive bacteria into the dermis. This leaves larger inflammation, dark marks and pitted acne scars. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) also warns that popping pimples at home can cause scars, worse acne, more pain and infection. According to the AAD, when a dermatologist performs extraction with sterile instruments, it is a safe way to remove blackheads and whiteheads.

At a dermatology clinic, the difference lies in three points:

• Indication: the doctor performs skin analysis and chooses which lesions can be extracted (blackheads, whiteheads, pustules that have come to a head) and which must not be touched (red inflamed pimples that have not come to a head, cystic acne, nodular acne, corticosteroid-induced acne).
• Technique: a sterile needle opens the way out along the direction of the hair follicle. The pressure is moderate, and the same spot is not squeezed over and over.
• Sterility and aftercare: sterilised instruments, re-disinfection of each spot, and a topical anti-inflammatory or soothing light therapy, combined with a topical medication regimen.

Extraction is one step in acne treatment, not a standalone treatment. To understand each step better, read the medical-standard acne extraction procedure that avoids scarring.

Criteria for choosing where to get acne extraction

Distance and low prices do not tell you how safe a place is. The table below lists points you can check yourself before booking.

Acne extraction prices at BonBoz

The clinic publishes a reference price range for an acne care / chemical peel session: 1–3 million VND per session. Extraction is a step within an acne treatment session; the clinic has not published a separate price range for standalone extraction. If the doctor also recommends acne mesotherapy for extensive inflamed acne, this item is priced separately: 3–8 million VND per session.

Reference prices were published in November 2026. An exact quote is given after the examination, before you decide.

Factors that make the total cost differ from person to person:

• The severity and type of your current acne (scattered blackheads or dense closed comedones across the face).
• The number of sessions in the regimen set by the doctor.
• Whether you need topical or oral prescription medication, which is charged separately by prescription.

The initial examination and skin analysis are free. For more on how the total course is calculated, see the page acne treatment cost per session and per course.

Steps of an acne extraction session at BonBoz

1. 1Skin analysis and marking: the dermatologist determines which lesions to extract. You tell the doctor about the medications you are using and any history of keloid scars.
2. 2Cleansing: makeup removal and face washing. If your skin is easily irritated, the doctor may ask you to stop retinoids 2–3 days before the session.
3. 3Disinfection and softening the plugs: with warm steam or a solution.
4. 4Opening the way out: a sterile needle pricks the top of the plug along the direction of the hair follicle.
5. 5Extraction: a round-tipped instrument presses gently on both sides so the plug comes out completely, without repeated pressing.
6. 6Re-disinfection of each spot, followed by a topical anti-inflammatory or soothing light therapy.

A whole session takes about 20–40 minutes depending on the number of lesions. Treatable areas include the face, back and chest, wherever there is clogged acne. The full procedure is described on the page medical-standard acne extraction.

How often to get extraction? Recovery and restrictions

In the early stage of treatment, extraction is usually every 2–4 weeks, then spaced further apart as new acne decreases. Extracting too often irritates the skin, so do not make extraction a weekly habit.

After an extraction session:

• Mild redness and swelling for a few hours up to 1–2 days is normal.
• Do not touch your face or wear makeup for 12–24 hours.
• Wash your face gently and continue the topical regimen as your doctor directs.
• Use sunscreen every day; when outdoors, reapply every 2 hours (per the AAD). Temporary dark marks at the extraction spots will fade within a few weeks if you protect your skin well from the sun.

If the doctor recommends a light chemical peel, it can be done right after extraction in the same session when the skin is stable. Laser is usually spaced 1–2 weeks apart. You can find a comparison of the two approaches in the article how chemical peel and laser for acne differ.

Who should not have acne extraction, and when to postpone

Extraction at the wrong time can worsen inflammation or leave scars. The doctor will postpone or change approach when:

• You have red inflamed pimples that have not come to a head, cystic acne or painful nodular acne, which need medical treatment first.
• The acne is corticosteroid-induced or is fungal folliculitis, where the cause must be treated.
• Your skin is irritated, the skin barrier is damaged, or there is an infection or open wound.
• You are taking prescription oral retinoids for acne, especially at high doses, as the skin is thinner and scars more easily.
• You have a clear tendency to keloid scars on the chest or shoulders.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell the doctor at the examination: the accompanying topical medication and a chemical peel in the same session need to be chosen accordingly. For dense closed comedones under the skin, read more on the page closed comedones under the skin and how to treat them properly.

If you live in another district, should you go to BonBoz in District 3?

Many people ask about acne extraction in Tân Bình, Gò Vấp or Thủ Đức. Distance is not the main criterion. What matters is whether the place has a licence for medical examination and treatment in dermatology, a doctor who performs skin analysis and chooses the lesions, and sterilised instruments. Because extraction is usually repeated every 2–4 weeks in the early stage, choose a place where you can attend follow-ups regularly. BonBoz is open Monday to Sunday, 08:00–20:00, so you can book outside working hours or at the weekend.

Book acne extraction at BonBoz

• Address: BonBoz Clinic, 66–68 Võ Văn Tần, Xuân Hòa Ward (formerly District 3), Ho Chi Minh City.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 08:00–20:00.
• Phone: 0869 612 310.
• Licences: 11113/HCM-GPHĐ (dermatology) and 10036/HCM-GPHĐ (aesthetics), issued by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, searchable at tracuu.medinet.org.vn.
• Doctor: Specialist Level I physician Bùi Thị Kim Kha, Level I specialisation in dermatology, practising certificate 009784/ĐL-CCHN, more than 8 years of practice.
• The initial examination and skin analysis are free. Other dermatology services of the clinic are on the page dermatology treatment at BonBoz.

References

• American Academy of Dermatology — Pimple popping: Why only a dermatologist should do it. <https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/skin-care/popping>
• DermNet — Comedonal acne. <https://dermnetnz.org/topics/comedonal-acne>
• American Academy of Dermatology — How to apply sunscreen. <https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/shade-clothing-sunscreen/how-to-apply-sunscreen>

Sources accessed on: 11/11/2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get safe acne extraction in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City?

Choose a clinic with a licence for medical examination and treatment in dermatology, a doctor who performs skin analysis and chooses the lesions, and sterilised instruments. BonBoz Clinic at 66–68 Võ Văn Tần (formerly District 3) has licence 11113/HCM-GPHĐ, and Specialist Level I physician Bùi Thị Kim Kha personally examines you. You can look up the licence number at tracuu.medinet.org.vn before you come.

Is a reputable acne extraction spa in Ho Chi Minh City different from a dermatology clinic?

The difference is that at a clinic, a doctor decides which lesions can be extracted and which must be left to medication. Squeezing deep inflamed pimples, cystic acne and nodular acne can easily rupture the follicle wall into the dermis, causing spreading inflammation and scars. At a clinic, extraction also comes with a medication regimen and a follow-up schedule, and is not done on its own.

How often should I get acne extraction?

Usually every 2–4 weeks in the early stage of treatment, then spaced further apart as new acne decreases. Extracting more often than the doctor schedules can easily irritate the skin. The doctor sets the specific schedule based on the number of new lesions at each follow-up visit.

How much does acne extraction cost in District 3?

BonBoz publishes an acne care / chemical peel session at 1–3 million VND per session. Extraction is a step within an acne treatment session and has no separate price range when done on its own. Reference prices were published in November 2026; an exact quote is given after the examination, before you decide. Prescription medication is charged separately, and the initial examination and skin analysis are free.

Does acne extraction hurt?

You will feel a mild prick when the needle opens the way out. The pressure is moderate, so it is not very painful. Deep inflamed pimples are not extracted, so you will not feel the pain you would from squeezing a swollen pimple.

Will extraction leave dark marks?

There may be mild temporary dark marks at the extraction spot, fading within a few weeks if you use sunscreen regularly. This is far less than what you would get from squeezing the pimples yourself. Do not touch your face or wear makeup for the first 12–24 hours.

Does extraction cure acne completely?

Not on its own. Extraction reduces clogging and helps medication penetrate better; long-term results depend on the medication regimen and skincare habits. Blackheads on the nose can still return because the follicles keep producing oil, so the doctor usually combines topical medication and periodic chemical peel.

Can I use an acne extractor tool at home?

It is not recommended. At home, sterility is lacking, it is hard to tell which lesions can be extracted and which cannot, and the pressure is easily wrong and causes scars. This is a common cause of pitted acne scars in young people.

Content prepared by the BonBoz Clinic medical team.