If you are visiting Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), living here as an expat, or being referred by a medical-tourism partner, searching for a dermatology clinic Ho Chi Minh City returns many results. Some are licensed medical facilities; others are beauty shops using medical-sounding language. This guide explains what a Department of Health licence means, what to ask before you book, how a consultation usually works, and the facts about HR07 Beauty Clinic.
Whether you receive treatment, and which method is used, is decided by the clinic’s doctor after an in-person examination.
Licence first: what “licensed” means in Vietnam
In Vietnam, a clinic that offers medical dermatology techniques must hold an operating licence (giấy phép hoạt động) issued by the provincial Department of Health (Sở Y tế). For Ho Chi Minh City, that is the HCMC Department of Health.
A licence is not just a logo. It usually tells you:
- Legal name of the facility (Vietnamese registered name);
- Specialty (for example, dermatology specialty clinic – phòng khám chuyên khoa da liễu);
- Approved technical scope – the list of techniques the clinic is allowed to perform;
- Address and opening hours.
If a place cannot show a licence number, or promotes techniques that are clearly outside its approved list, treat that as a reason to look elsewhere.
HR07’s licence facts (NAP)
- Public name: HR07 Beauty Clinic
- Licensed name (Vietnamese): Phòng khám chuyên khoa Da liễu thuộc Công ty TNHH HR07
(English: Dermatology specialty clinic under HR07 Company Limited) - Operating licence: 10463/HCM-GPHĐ, issued by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on 3 September 2026
- Approved technical scope: Decision 2151/QĐ-SYT (3 September 2026)
- Address: 10 Trương Quyền, Phường Xuân Hòa, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh (former District 3 / Quận 3 cũ)
- Hours: Daily 08:00–18:00
- Phone / WhatsApp / Zalo: 0901 353 263
Ask any clinic you consider for the same type of information before you book.
What to ask before you book
Use this short checklist when you message or call a clinic:
- What is your operating licence number and who issued it?
- Is the facility a dermatology specialty clinic, or another type of business?
- Is the technique I am asking about listed in your approved scope?
- Will a licensed doctor examine me before any procedure?
- What languages can staff use for booking and basic explanations?
- What should I bring (passport/ID, medication list, prior records, sun exposure history)?
You do not need to decide on a treatment in the first message. Booking a consultation is enough.
How a consultation usually works at HR07
- Booking: Message WhatsApp or Zalo on 0901 353 263 (or use the Zalo QR). Say how many days you will be in HCMC, what skin concern you have, and any medicines you take (including oral isotretinoin, hormones, or photosensitising drugs). Mention pregnancy or breastfeeding if relevant.
- At the clinic: Reception confirms your details. A doctor examines your skin; skin analysis imaging may be used to record a baseline when appropriate.
- Plan discussion: The doctor explains options that fit your diagnosis and the clinic’s approved scope, including intervals, aftercare, and when treatment should wait.
- Your decision: You decide whether to proceed after costs and timing are clear. Nothing is done without your informed consent and a doctor’s indication.
Short stays matter. Some skin problems need several sessions and strict sun protection. If your itinerary cannot support aftercare, the doctor may recommend topical care only, or suggest continuing treatment after you return home.
Concerns that often fall within dermatology clinic care
These are common reasons foreign patients and expats look for a dermatology clinic in Ho Chi Minh City. Final diagnosis always requires examination:
- Acne and post-acne redness or pigment;
- Melasma and sun-related pigmentation (HCMC UV is strong year-round);
- Warts, skin tags, syringoma, seborrhoeic keratosis;
- Atrophic (depressed) acne scars;
- Fine lines, uneven tone, enlarged pores and other photoageing concerns;
- Questions about RF skin rejuvenation, PRP, LED, microneedling with topical agents, or device-based skin analysis.
Instrument-based or invasive techniques are performed only after the doctor assesses indications and contraindications.
Techniques within HR07’s approved scope (summary)
Under Decision 2151/QĐ-SYT, examples of dermatology techniques HR07 may perform when medically indicated include (not a marketing catalogue):
- CO2 laser for warts, syringoma, skin tags, seborrhoeic keratosis, actinic keratosis;
- Fractional laser for melasma (item 5.97);
- IPL for acne, pathological hirsutism, raised scars, wrinkles;
- Radiofrequency (RF) skin rejuvenation, PRP, LED;
- Microneedling with topical agents (including for melasma, atrophic scars, pores, ageing);
- Skin analysis imaging.
This article does not promote techniques outside Decision 2151/QĐ-SYT.
Fees
Please refer to the VND price list published on the HR07 website. The exact plan and fee are confirmed after the doctor’s consultation; needs and session counts differ. This article does not list prices.
Book a consultation
If you are searching for a dermatology clinic Ho Chi Minh City and want a licensed dermatology specialty clinic first, you are welcome to book an assessment. Treatment decisions are made by the doctor after examination.
- WhatsApp / phone: 0901 353 263 (https://wa.me/84901353263)
- Zalo: https://zaloapp.com/qr/p/b4exsq8llez5
- Address: 10 Trương Quyền, P. Xuân Hòa, TP. Hồ Chí Minh (former District 3)
- Hours: Daily 08:00–18:00
- Website: https://hr07vn.com/
Legal information (medical facility)
- Public name: HR07 Beauty Clinic
- Licensed name (Vietnamese): Phòng khám chuyên khoa Da liễu thuộc Công ty TNHH HR07
- English rendering: Dermatology specialty clinic under HR07 Company Limited
- Address: 10 Trương Quyền, Phường Xuân Hòa, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh (former District 3)
- Operating licence: 10463/HCM-GPHĐ, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, 03/09/2026
- Approved technical scope: Decision 2151/QĐ-SYT (03/09/2026)
- Hours: Daily 08:00–18:00
- Booking phone: 0901 353 263 (Hotline / Zalo / WhatsApp)
This article is for general education only and does not replace a doctor’s diagnosis or advice. All techniques are performed only after consultation, with indications and contraindications assessed. Results vary; no outcomes are guaranteed.
References
- Sở Y tế TP. Hồ Chí Minh. Operating licence 10463/HCM-GPHĐ dated 03/09/2026; Decision 2151/QĐ-SYT dated 03/09/2026 – list of approved professional techniques.
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). How to select a sunscreen. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/shade-clothing-sunscreen/how-to-select-sunscreen
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Melasma: Diagnosis and treatment. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/melasma-treatment