13 Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures in Vietnam

Vietnam has developed a large private aesthetic-surgery market, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Clinics and cosmetic hospitals commonly offer everything from relatively limited eyelid procedures to structural rhinoplasty, breast surgery and extensive body contouring.

There is no single official national dataset ranking every cosmetic operation by annual procedure volume, so claims that one operation is definitively the country's "number one" procedure should be treated cautiously. A more useful way to understand the market is to look at the operations that repeatedly appear across major Vietnamese aesthetic hospitals, clinic menus and patient-facing price lists.

The procedures below are among the most visible and commonly offered forms of cosmetic surgery in Vietnam.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is one of the most prominent cosmetic surgery categories in Vietnam.

Vietnamese clinics offer a particularly broad range of nasal procedures, from straightforward implant-based augmentation to much more complex structural surgery using ear cartilage, rib cartilage or combinations of graft materials.

Commonly advertised procedures include:

• Nasal bridge augmentation
• Tip refinement
• Alar reduction
• S-Line rhinoplasty
• Structural rhinoplasty
• Ear-cartilage rhinoplasty
• Rib-cartilage rhinoplasty
• Revision rhinoplasty

This range is important because the word rhinoplasty can refer to operations of very different complexity.

A basic augmentation procedure may primarily increase bridge height, while structural rhinoplasty can alter the tip, septum and supporting framework of the nose.

For international patients, the popularity of rhinoplasty in Vietnam is also connected with the large local aesthetic market. Surgeons may have substantial experience with nasal augmentation techniques commonly requested by East and Southeast Asian patients.

Our detailed guide to rhinoplasty cost in Vietnam explains the differences between basic, structural and cartilage-based procedures.

Breast augmentation

Breast augmentation is another major category in Vietnam's private cosmetic surgery sector.

Most procedures use implants, although some providers also offer fat-transfer breast augmentation.

Implant-based surgery can differ according to:

• Implant brand
• Implant shape and profile
• Implant surface
• Placement above or below the muscle
• Incision technique
• Existing breast anatomy
• Whether a breast lift is also required

Vietnamese hospitals may advertise several implant ranges at significantly different prices, so two breast augmentation quotes are not necessarily for the same product.

Patients should ask for the exact manufacturer and model rather than comparing packages labelled only as "premium" or "high-end."

The procedure may be particularly attractive to medical tourists because even higher-priced implant packages can remain below typical private-sector pricing in some Western countries.

See breast augmentation cost in Vietnam for a fuller breakdown of implants, surgery and additional costs.

Liposuction

Liposuction is widely offered for people seeking reduction of localized fat rather than major weight loss.

Common treatment areas include:

• Abdomen
• Waist
• Flanks
• Arms
• Back
• Thighs
• Chin and jawline

Some clinics market individual areas separately, while others package several zones together.

Technology also varies. Depending on the facility, patients may see conventional suction-assisted liposuction alongside power-assisted, water-assisted or energy-based methods.

The amount of fat removed and the number of areas treated can affect operating time, anesthesia and recovery considerably.

Liposuction should also be distinguished from abdominoplasty. Liposuction mainly removes fat, while a tummy tuck can remove excess skin and may repair abdominal muscle separation.

For procedure-specific pricing, see liposuction cost in Vietnam.

Eyelid surgery

Upper eyelid surgery is extremely visible in the Vietnamese aesthetic market.

Procedures can include:

• Creation or refinement of an upper eyelid crease
• Upper blepharoplasty
• Lower blepharoplasty
• Removal or repositioning of eyelid fat
• Ptosis correction
• Revision eyelid surgery
• Canthoplasty

Some eyelid procedures are relatively limited and can be performed under local anesthesia, while others are more complex reconstructive operations.

This distinction matters because cosmetic crease formation is not equivalent to correcting clinically significant ptosis or repairing a previous operation.

Patients should ask exactly what anatomical issue the surgeon intends to change rather than choosing a procedure only by its marketing name.

Facelift and facial lifting procedures

Vietnamese cosmetic hospitals commonly offer multiple types of facial lifting rather than one universal facelift.

These can include:

• Temple lift
• Mid-facelift
• Forehead lift
• Neck lift
• Endoscopic lift
• Full face and neck lift

The term facelift therefore needs context.

A limited temple lift performed to address lateral brow or upper-face laxity is very different from extensive lower-face and neck surgery.

Age, skin laxity, facial volume and previous procedures influence which approach is appropriate.

Less invasive treatments such as fillers, threads or energy-based skin tightening are sometimes marketed alongside surgical lifting, but they should not be presented as equivalent procedures.

Our facelift cost guide for Vietnam looks at how different techniques affect pricing and recovery.

Breast lift

Breast lift surgery, or mastopexy, addresses breast sagging by removing excess skin and reshaping the breast envelope.

It may be performed alone or combined with implants.

The amount of lifting required affects the scar pattern and complexity. Mild cases may require a more limited technique, while substantial ptosis can require incisions around the areola and vertically or horizontally along the breast.

Patients sometimes assume that implants automatically correct sagging, but an implant primarily adds volume. Significant skin laxity may still require a lift.

Combining breast augmentation and mastopexy is therefore common in patients who want both increased volume and repositioning.

See breast lift cost in Vietnam for more detail on procedure types and pricing.

Tummy tuck

Abdominoplasty is commonly offered to people with excess abdominal skin, particularly after major weight loss or pregnancy.

The operation may include:

• Removal of redundant skin
• Tightening of the abdominal wall
• Repair of rectus diastasis when appropriate
• Repositioning of the umbilicus in a full tummy tuck
• Liposuction of adjacent areas

A mini tummy tuck treats a smaller area than a full abdominoplasty.

Because this is a more extensive operation than isolated liposuction, recovery generally requires more planning. Patients travelling internationally should factor in mobility, wound care and the timing of long-haul flights.

Facial contouring surgery

Facial contouring occupies an important position in parts of the East Asian cosmetic surgery market and is available in Vietnam as well.

Procedures can include:

• Chin augmentation
• Sliding genioplasty
• Mandibular angle reduction
• Cheekbone reduction
• Jaw contouring

These should not be confused with injectable facial contouring using filler or botulinum toxin.

Bone surgery is substantially more invasive. It can involve general anesthesia, swelling, dietary restrictions and a longer recovery period.

Patients considering jaw or cheekbone surgery should verify that the facility and surgeon routinely perform the exact operation being proposed.

Chin augmentation

Chin augmentation may be performed with an implant or through surgery on the patient's own bone.

A chin implant is generally a more limited operation than sliding genioplasty, in which the chin bone itself is cut and repositioned.

The two procedures can address different anatomical problems and have different recovery profiles.

Some patients combine chin surgery with rhinoplasty because changing both nose and chin projection can alter overall facial proportions.

Buttock augmentation

Buttock enhancement is offered by some Vietnamese plastic surgery hospitals using either implants or autologous fat transfer.

Fat-transfer procedures involve harvesting fat through liposuction, processing it and injecting it into the buttocks.

Implant augmentation uses prosthetic implants instead.

The two techniques have very different risk profiles and recovery considerations.

Patients considering fat transfer should ask about the surgeon's technique and safety protocols because fat injection in the gluteal region is not a trivial procedure.

Gynecomastia surgery

Male breast reduction is another procedure found in the Vietnamese cosmetic surgery market.

Treatment may involve:

• Liposuction
• Removal of glandular tissue
• A combination of both
• Skin removal in more extensive cases

The appropriate technique depends on whether enlargement is mainly caused by fat, glandular tissue or significant excess skin.

A proper assessment is useful because not every enlarged male breast requires the same operation.

Hair transplantation

Hair transplantation sits at the border between plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine, but it is frequently offered by specialist aesthetic clinics and cosmetic hospitals.

The most familiar techniques include follicular unit extraction and related graft-based approaches.

Pricing may depend on the number of grafts rather than a single operation fee.

Hair transplantation is therefore difficult to compare with fixed-price surgery unless the expected graft count is known.

Labiaplasty and intimate cosmetic surgery

Some Vietnamese aesthetic hospitals offer labiaplasty and other intimate procedures.

These are surgical treatments and should be assessed with the same attention to practitioner credentials, facility standards, infection prevention and postoperative care as other operations.

Advertising sometimes presents intimate surgery as a quick aesthetic service, but patients should understand the possible risks of pain, bleeding, infection, scarring and altered sensation.

Which procedures are most relevant to medical tourists?

International patients are more likely to travel for procedures where the difference in private-sector cost can justify flights, accommodation and time away from home.

That tends to make procedures such as:

• Rhinoplasty
• Breast augmentation
• Liposuction
• Facelift
• Tummy tuck
• Combined body-contouring surgery

more relevant to medical tourism than very minor procedures.

Vietnam's growing medical-tourism sector also gives patients access to private hospitals and clinics that actively serve international clients.

If you are considering travelling specifically for surgery, Medical Tourism in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide explains how to evaluate providers, quotations and travel logistics.

Surgical procedures versus non-surgical cosmetic treatments

Not everything advertised by an aesthetic clinic is plastic surgery.

Non-surgical treatments can include:

• Botox
• Dermal fillers
• Skin boosters
• Laser treatments
• Chemical peels
• Hydrafacial
• Microneedling
• PRP treatments
• Energy-based skin tightening

These treatments can still have risks and may require qualified medical professionals, but they do not involve the same operative process as rhinoplasty, breast augmentation or abdominoplasty.

This distinction is useful when comparing clinics because some businesses primarily provide dermatology and aesthetic medicine, while others perform major surgery in licensed operating facilities.

How to choose between procedures

Patients should begin with the anatomical problem they want to address rather than with the name of a fashionable operation.

For example:

• Excess abdominal fat without loose skin may be suitable for liposuction.
• Significant loose abdominal skin may require abdominoplasty instead.
• Loss of breast volume without substantial sagging may be addressed with augmentation.
• Significant sagging may require a breast lift, with or without implants.
• A low nasal bridge is different from major structural nasal asymmetry.

A consultation should explain why a particular procedure is being proposed and what alternatives exist.

What should you check before booking plastic surgery in Vietnam?

Before booking, verify:

1. Who will actually perform the operation. The surgeon you meet or see in advertising should not automatically be assumed to be the operating surgeon.
2. Where the procedure will take place. Major surgery should be performed in a setting licensed and equipped for the operation.
3. What the quoted procedure actually includes. Marketing names can hide important technical differences.
4. Who provides anesthesia. Ask whether an anesthesiologist or appropriately qualified anesthesia professional will be involved.
5. What happens after surgery. Clarify follow-up appointments, emergency contact and wound care.
6. What happens if a complication occurs. International patients should know where they would be treated and who bears additional costs.
7. How long to remain in Vietnam. Recovery should determine the return-flight date, not the cheapest airfare.

Choosing a clinic for plastic surgery

Vietnam has cosmetic hospitals, specialist plastic surgery clinics and aesthetic departments within larger hospitals.

The best setting depends on the operation being considered.

A minor eyelid procedure and a multi-hour body-contouring operation require different levels of infrastructure.

For a starting point, our directory of plastic surgery clinics in Vietnam includes providers offering surgical aesthetic services in the country.

Use rankings and clinic websites to create a shortlist, then independently verify the surgeon, facility and exact treatment plan before making a decision.

What to remember

Vietnam offers a broad range of cosmetic surgery, but the market is not limited to one or two procedures.

Rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, facelifts, breast lifts and abdominal contouring are among the most visible surgical categories, while facial contouring, chin surgery, gynecomastia treatment, buttock augmentation and intimate procedures are also available.

Popularity should not determine whether a procedure is appropriate for an individual patient. The more important questions are what anatomical problem is being treated, whether surgery is necessary, who will perform it and whether the facility can safely manage both the operation and any complications.

For international patients, Vietnam's cost advantage can be relevant, but it should be considered alongside recovery time, aftercare and the practical difficulty of managing a complication after returning home.

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions below cover common searches about popular plastic surgery procedures in Vietnam.

Sources

1. Viet My Plastic Surgery Hospital: Plastic Surgery Price List
2. Vietnam Clinic: Plastic Surgery Cost in Vietnam
3. Vietnam Clinic: Best Plastic Surgery Clinics in Vietnam
4. Vietnam Clinic: Best Aesthetic Treatments in Vietnam