Plastic surgery in Vietnam has now become a global destination for patients seeking safe, advanced, and affordable solutions besides countries such as Thailand, Turkey or Europe. Among the most complex procedures available is the belt lipectomy, also known as a circumferential body lift. This surgery is often performed after significant weight loss, when patients are left with loose, sagging skin usually at the abdomen, back and buttock area that cannot be corrected through exercise alone.
At AVA Plastic Surgery Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City—founded in 1996 and now a collaborating partner of AIH Hospital, a JCI-standard hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—patients from around the world receive cutting-edge care guided by international safety standards.
One such patient is a 43-year-old woman from Russia, who entrusted her transformation to Dr. Nguyen Thien Khanh, Chief Medical Officer of AVA Plastic Surgery Hospital, a surgeon trained in Singapore at Duke-NUS Medical School and a fellowship graduate of the Stanford Medical Center for Biodesign. Dr. Khanh is also a Key Opinion Leader for InMode and Apyx Medical in Vietnam, and the first Vietnamese plastic surgeon to present on the InMode global stages in Turkey, Cyprus, Doha, and Dubai….—establishing him as one of the international trained plastic surgeons in Vietnam for international patients.
The Patient’s Story of Dr. Nguyen Thien Khanh
In her own words:
“It all began a year ago when I started my weight loss journey. After a year of hard work, I managed to lose 35 kg.
However, losing weight so quickly caused my breasts and buttocks to sag and lose firmness. Everything looked bad, especially my arms—the loose skin was hanging like a swing.
I knew I had to take action to improve my condition. Since my family and I live in Vietnam, I decided to search for the right plastic surgeon. After extensive research, I found Dr. Khanh at AVA Plastic Surgery Hospital.
The first surgery I had here was breast lift with reduction and implant placement, performed by Dr. Khanh. The results were beyond my expectations. He gave me the perfect shape, and I couldn’t be more satisfied.
About five months later, I decided to proceed with additional surgeries to achieve a full body transformation. This time, I had a tummy tuck, buttock lift, and 360-degree skin tightening of back and arm with Renuvion.
Now, I’ve entered a new phase with a new appearance and a new life. The results exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much!”
The Surgical Approach
The belt lipectomy procedure lasted approximately 9 hours and was completed in collaboration with AIH Hospital, AVA’s JCI-accredited collaborating partner in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ensuring the highest international standards of patient safety and care.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a belt lipectomy involves removing excess skin and fat around the waistline to recontour the abdomen, flanks, and buttocks. The Cleveland Clinic notes that this surgery is particularly beneficial for patients who have undergone significant weight loss, while the American Society of Plastic Surgeons emphasizes its role as a three-dimensional procedure that dramatically reshapes the torso and lower body.
At our Hospital, these global surgical standards are enhanced by advanced technologies such as VASER, MicroAire, Renuvion, and QuantumRF—technologies that Dr. Khanh pioneered in Vietnam.
Conclusion
This Russian patient’s journey reflects why AVA Plastic Surgery Hospital is regarded as one of the trusted destinations for plastic surgery in Vietnam. For patients worldwide considering body contouring after weight loss, breast reconstruction, or advanced technologies like Morpheus8, QuantumRF, and EvolveX in Vietnam, AVA Plastic Surgery Hospital stands as a trusted, internationally recognized institution that combines art, technology, and surgical excellence.
Dr. Khanh summarizes his philosophy simply:
“No safety, no surgery. Precision enables better outcomes.”
If you have any further questions about this aesthetic method, feel free to visit AVA Plastic Surgery Hospital for direct consultation with our team of doctors.
We are fully licensed by the relevant authorities, meeting all surgical safety standards.
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AVA Hospital of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
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