Dr Nguyen Duy Huan Plastic Surgery

Plastic-surgery practice inside a Hanoi hospital

Dr Nguyen Duy Huan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose official practice information places consultations and surgery at Bac Ha International General Hospital, 137 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Bo De, Hanoi. The consultation address is on the hospital’s third floor. His website publishes Hanoi medical-practice certificate 002590/HNO-CCHN, issued by the Hanoi Department of Health on 6 November 2012, and identifies him as an MSc and MD with a master’s degree in plastic and reconstructive surgery from Hanoi Medical University.

The official biography reports training at Ajou University and Korean plastic-surgery hospitals, more than 15 years at the Vietnam–Cuba Friendship Hospital’s plastic-surgery department, and current work at Bac Ha. Those credentials provide useful background, but they do not determine whether a particular operation is appropriate or guarantee an aesthetic result. Suitability requires an in-person assessment, discussion of alternatives and informed consent.

Published consultation hours are 08:00–17:00 Monday to Saturday. The two official WhatsApp/telephone contacts are +84 91 6262 888 and +84 986 258 118, and the email address is drhuanps@gmail.com. A submitted website form is only an enquiry; obtain written confirmation of the date, hospital location and purpose of the appointment before travelling.

Facial bone and orthognathic procedures

The service catalogue emphasises facial-contouring surgery, including mandible reduction, cheekbone reduction, genioplasty and surgery for protruding or retruded jaws. These procedures alter bone rather than providing a temporary cosmetic treatment. The site describes CT or cone-beam CT assessment and three-dimensional planning for selected jaw and chin operations. Imaging helps define anatomy and plan movement, but it cannot eliminate surgical uncertainty.

Mandible or cheekbone reduction may affect facial width and contour; genioplasty repositions or reshapes the chin bone. Orthognathic surgery addresses jaw relationships and can involve bite and functional considerations as well as appearance. A proper assessment should distinguish skeletal problems from dental alignment or soft-tissue concerns. Some patients may need input from orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery or another specialty before a plan is final.

Ask which procedure is proposed, where cuts and fixation will be placed, what change is realistic, and which structures are at risk. Facial-bone surgery can involve swelling, bleeding, infection, altered sensation, asymmetry, fixation problems, bite changes and the possibility of revision. The consent discussion should cover risks relevant to the exact operation rather than only general statements about safety.

Nose, eyelid, chin and facelift surgery

Dr Huan’s official site also lists rhinoplasty, eye surgery, chin augmentation and facelift procedures. Published examples include rib-cartilage rhinoplasty, lower-eyelid surgery, midface lifting and deep-plane facelift. Different operations carry different anaesthesia, incision, recovery and follow-up requirements. A consultation should determine whether the concern relates to bone, cartilage, skin, fat or deeper facial tissues before a method is selected.

Rib-cartilage rhinoplasty involves both the nose and a donor site on the chest. Patients should ask about scarring, pain, cartilage warping, breathing function and the possibility of revision. Chin augmentation may use an implant, while genioplasty moves the patient’s bone; these should not be presented as equivalent options. Lower-eyelid surgery requires careful assessment of skin, fat, lid support and ocular symptoms. A facelift addresses ageing tissues but does not stop future ageing or guarantee a fixed duration.

Before facial surgery, explain previous operations, fillers, threads, implants, trauma and breathing or eye problems. Bring operative notes or implant details where available. Previous cosmetic work can alter anatomy and surgical options even when it is not visible externally.

Consultation and preparation for surgery

A useful first consultation should cover the patient’s goals, medical history, examination, photographs or imaging where appropriate, alternatives, risks, expected recovery and total cost. Patients should be wary of deciding from edited before-and-after photographs alone. Ask to see examples relevant to similar anatomy and remember that photographs do not predict an individual result.

Provide a full medication and supplement list, including anticoagulants, aspirin, herbal products and weight-loss medication. Smoking and nicotine can impair healing, while diabetes, hypertension, clotting disorders, sleep apnoea, previous anaesthetic reactions and a history of abnormal scarring may change the plan. Do not stop prescribed medication without coordinated medical advice.

Preoperative testing depends on the operation and health status. Confirm who performs the anaesthetic assessment, whether general anaesthesia is planned, anticipated hospital stay, fasting instructions and arrangements for discharge. The surgeon’s pages describe surgery in Bac Ha International General Hospital operating rooms and postoperative monitoring. Verify the final hospital booking directly, because a consultation does not itself reserve an operating theatre.

Planning from abroad

International patients should not schedule major facial surgery around the shortest possible trip. Remote photos can support an initial conversation, but examination and imaging may change the proposed procedure and price. Ask how many days are required before surgery for assessment, how long local observation is advised, when sutures or dressings are reviewed and when flying is considered appropriate.

Arrange an adult companion for discharge and early recovery where required. Confirm where to stay, how to contact the surgical team outside consultation hours and which hospital entrance to use if a problem develops. Before leaving Vietnam, obtain the operative report, implant or fixation details, medication list, imaging and written aftercare instructions. Ask who will review photographs or symptoms after returning home and what situations require local emergency care.

The official website has an English version and uses WhatsApp, but the profile does not assume that every hospital interaction, consent form or nursing conversation is available in English. Request English-language coordination or an interpreter for the clinical and anaesthesia discussions. A consent form should be understood, not merely signed.

Recovery, follow-up and warning signs

Recovery varies substantially by operation. Facial-bone surgery and facelift procedures may produce swelling and bruising for weeks; final contours can take longer to settle. Follow the specific instructions for wound care, diet, compression, activity, oral hygiene and medication. Attend scheduled reviews even if recovery appears straightforward.

Seek urgent medical assessment for difficulty breathing, rapidly increasing swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, chest pain, fainting, new weakness, severe allergic reaction or confusion. Fever, worsening redness, foul drainage, increasing pain, sudden visual change, persistent vomiting or new asymmetry also require prompt contact with the surgical team or an emergency service. Do not rely solely on messaging if symptoms are severe.

After jaw or chin surgery, new or changing numbness should be documented and discussed. After eyelid or facelift surgery, visual symptoms, severe eye pain or rapidly expanding swelling are particularly urgent. Long-distance travellers should understand clot-prevention advice and the implications of flying after anaesthesia or surgery.

Costs, insurance and decision-making

Prices, payment methods and insurance arrangements are not stored in this profile because the official site does not publish a universal policy. Request an itemised quotation separating surgeon, hospital, anaesthesia, imaging, implants or fixation, medication, laboratory tests, accommodation and follow-up. Ask which charges could change if the final procedure differs after examination.

Most elective aesthetic surgery is not covered by health insurance, but reconstructive or functional components may be treated differently by individual policies. Obtain written confirmation from the insurer and hospital rather than relying on general advice. Never choose an operation solely because of a discount or a limited booking window.

For comparison, Vietnam Clinic lists plastic-surgery clinics in Hanoi and plastic-surgery clinics across Vietnam. These guides are not endorsements. Compare professional registration, hospital privileges, anaesthesia arrangements, complication management, follow-up and the clarity of informed consent.

Verified services include plastic-surgery consultation, mandible reduction, cheekbone reduction, orthognathic surgery, genioplasty, chin augmentation, rhinoplasty including rib-cartilage techniques, eyelid surgery, midface lift, deep-plane facelift and postoperative review. The exact operation and technique are determined only after examination.

The official service pages place surgery at Bac Ha International General Hospital and describe CT or cone-beam CT planning for selected facial-bone procedures, sterile operating rooms, anaesthesia and postoperative monitoring. These hospital resources support care but do not remove risk. Patients should confirm the booked hospital, surgical team, anaesthesia plan and recovery arrangements for their own case.