Living, training, and working across Asia changed how I view preventative care. Here’s how a trip back to Hanoi—and a looming 40th birthday—led me to Oceania Spa & Clinic for HIFU.
Watch the videoRecorded at Oceania Spa & Clinic, Hanoi
Turning 40 flips a quiet switch. My face started to look a little more tired on camera, and surrounded by cultures that treat skin health as routine, I realised maintenance wasn’t vanity—it was normal. Back in Hanoi, newly single and filming in 4K, I wanted a preventative way to feel confident again.
That led me to Vietnam’s fast-growing beauty tourism scene and a consultation at Oceania Spa & Clinic. The experience changed how I view cosmetic treatment entirely.
Why travellers, expats, and digital nomads come here for treatment:
At reputable spots like Oceania Spa & Clinic in Hanoi, people book Botox, HIFU, jawline definition, dark circle correction, laser facials, and more—locals included.
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound sends energy beneath the skin to trigger new collagen production.
Results build gradually over months as your body tightens and repairs the skin you already have.
Living on camera, turning 40, being surrounded by cultures that balance well-being with appearance, and thinking about dating again—all of it made preventative care feel logical. In Vietnam, treatments that felt reserved for celebrities back home felt normal, affordable, and accessible.
From the moment I arrived, everything was calm, professional, and transparent. In English, the team explained what HIFU does, what it doesn’t, realistic results, and how long it lasts. No hype—just facts.
Around me, clients were getting non-surgical facelifts, dark circle correction, jawline shaping, Botox, and laser facials. The setup looked like modern clinics I’ve used in Australia—except for the price.
On the same Vietnam trip, I finally fixed my teeth properly: six cosmetic veneers plus a full clean for about $500 AUD. Back home, that would have been $4,000–$8,000+ AUD. The clinic was spotless, the dentist spoke excellent English, and the result was subtle and natural.
Vietnam isn’t automatically cheap and safe—the clinic matters more than the country. Do your homework:
If you’re already in Vietnam for work, training, digital nomad life, or long-term travel, stacking self-care into your stay is logical:
I didn’t try HIFU because I’m afraid of aging. I did it to feel like my best self heading into my 40s—on camera, in life, and in relationships. Getting older is inevitable; letting yourself go completely is optional. Vietnam made preventative care accessible, safe, and normal.