The 5^th Viet Nam National Aesthetic Dermatology Conference organised by the National  Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology in collaboration with the Da Nang Department of Health and the Da Nang Dermatology Hospital is going to take place in Da Nang from July 22 to 23, which will be one of the most prestigious events for nearly 1,500  delegates who are domestic and foreign leading professors, doctors, and medics to exchange experiences on new trends in cosmetic dermatology.

A patient is being treated at the Cosmetic Surgery Department - Da Nang Dermatology Hospital. Photo: D.G.H

According to Doctor Vo Hong Ha, Deputy Head of Cosmetic Surgery Department, Da Nang Dermatology Hospital, the conference plans to pay focus on discussing internal and external aesthetics. There are 18 scientific sessions, and more than 80 reports of professors, doctors, and medics specializing in cosmetic dermatology with topics on the updated treatment of pigment disorders, acne, scars, skin rejuvenation, mesotherapy, injectable fillers, and plastic surgery. In addition, the conference will also update new knowledge, and cosmetic applications in the treatment of classic dermatological diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.

After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 5th Vietnam National Aesthetic Dermatology Conference is an effort of the entire Dermatology industry. Putting into comparison to previous conferences, there will be more reports on the COVID-19 pandemic that has changed the trend of cosmetics as well as other dermatological diseases, and the conference is definitely a precious learning opportunity for all plastic surgeons.

“In the past, most people used to go to hospitals with specialized doctors to receive treatment or a beautification process as demands. However, in recent years, scores of amateur doctors and beauty establishments have sprung up rampantly with attractive offers, causing plenty of complications after cosmetic treatment despite the press constantly warned. Therefore, safety in medical and surgical cosmetic treatment is one of the emphasis discussed at the conference, thereby providing effective treatment regimens to minimize sequelae, " said doctor Vo Hong Ha.

Established in 2007, the Department of Cosmetics Surgery, Da Nang Dermatology Hospital currently has 8 doctors and 16 nurses and technicians. On an annual basis, the hospital has been proactive in investing in equipment and machinery with an advanced and up-to-the-minute laser system on par with other medical units in the two ends of the country. Moreover, the hospital has also constantly sent doctors to study new techniques, periodically transferring technology every year.

Besides, not only does the Da Nang Dermatology Hospital treat dermatological disease, but it also develops medical aesthetic beauty services such as skin pigmentation, melasma, skin rejuvenation with mesotherapy, biological skin replacement, scars, acne, skin cancer, and especially cosmetic surgery with techniques of plastic skin patching, bad scar repair, underarm sweat glands. The hospital has proposed to build a novel modern operating room system meeting criteria of hospital quality management, a reputable hemangioma treatment facility in the Central region, and especially a free treatment program for children under 6 years old.

As shared by doctor Kim Van Hung, Director of Da Nang Dermatology Hospital, this conference is not only an opportunity for the hospital's doctors to learn and exchange expertise, but also to connect nationwide dermatologists, contributing to building a strong cosmetic dermatology industry and a squad of highly qualified professionals.

“In the upcoming time, Da Nang Dermatology Hospital will recruit more anesthesiologists, and cosmetologists and the hospital will propose to purchase more VBeam laser machines for hemangiomas, send doctors to the National Hospital of Dermatology to learn filler injection and botulinum toxin techniques.  At the same time, the hospital will also develop more cosmetic surgery to meet people's demands for rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation," emphasized Dr Kim Van Hung.

Reporting by DOAN GIA HUY- Translating by T.VY