Harmo-5K - Painless breast augmentation technique exclusively

Over two decades of utilizing ultrasonic scalpels in surgical pathology

MMed Dr. Ho Cao Vu, who graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City in 1999, pursued a career in surgery immediately after graduation. He has since acquired in-depth experience in benign and malignant breast diseases, as well as diseases related to abdominal and abdominal wall at Cho Ray Hospital.

During his approximately 10 years at the Department of Surgery at Cho Ray Hospital, Dr. Vu received formal training in the use of ultrasonic scalpels. In 2007, he traveled to Singapore to study the application of the Harmonic scalpel in complex surgeries such as lymph node dissection in gastric cancer, breast cancer, and various other abdominal cancers.

However, in order to effectively leverage the superior advantages of the ultrasonic scalpel in various types of surgeries and master the skills required for its use, surgeons must possess not only expertise but also overcome thorough training in the laboratories of medical schools in countries with advanced healthcare systems, such as Japan and the United States. Furthermore, surgeons need to complete a sufficient number of hands-on procedures using the ultrasonic scalpel, achieving an acknowledged success rate (referred as the learning curve).

Successful application of ultrasonic scaple in breast augmentation surgery

After utilizing the ultrasonic scalpel in these surgical cases, Dr. Vu recognized many advantages of this tool that could be effectively applied in cosmetic surgery. The ultrasonic scalpel operates following a 'burn-seal-cut' mechanism, using ultrasonic waves and an automatic warning system to generate stable heat, minimizing the risk of burns and tissue damage, preventing fluid leakage and bleeding, thus reducing the typical postoperative inflammation. The application of point dissection in lymph node removal allows for precise tissue separation, effective hemostasis, and limited heat spread, promoting faster recovery for the patient.

Few years later, Dr. Vu participated in a direct training program at the Department of Plastic Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital in Houston, Texas, USA, which was ranked among the top 5 cancer hospitals in the US specializing in breast reconstruction after cancer. Since 2011, Dr. Vu has boldly applied the ultrasonic scalpel in breast augmentation surgeries, with the Harmonic ultrasonic scalpel from Johnson & Johnson being the first brand he utilized.

The doctor combines the ultrasonic scalpel technique with point dissection (minimally invasive), allowing for precise tissue dissection under direct visual observation, either with the naked eye or through an endoscopic monitoring system, enabling precise control of hemostasis and minimizing fluid leakage. This technique provides high accuracy in creating the implant pocket, facilitating rapid wound healing and lowering the risk of complications. After surgery, patients do not require any pain relief or antibiotics.

Journey to exclusive ownership of Harmo 5K technology

For over a decade, having applied the ultrasonic scalpel in breast augmentation surgeries, implant removal and replacement, as well as abdominal contouring surgeries, the doctor has observed numerous advantages. In 2021, MMed Dr. Ho Cao Vu filed for the exclusive trademark of 'Harmo 5K.' By early 2024, he officially received notice granting him exclusive rights to this trademark. The 'Harmo 5K' painless breast augmentation gradually met key criteria: no pain, no bleeding, no fluid leakage, no medication, and no downtime.

Pioneering application of new generation Ultrasonic Surgical Scalpel

Continuously enhancing his skills and experience, MMed Dr. Ho Cao Vu continues to successfully apply the new generation Ultrasonic Surgical Scalpel in complex surgeries such as implant removal, capsule excision, and treatment of abnormal anatomical structures like pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum… providing optimal aesthetic results for patients.

The Ultrasonic Surgical Scalpel optimizes surgical efficacy, reduces tissue damage, and minimizes postoperative pain. This method also significantly decreases early and late complications, allowing patients to avoid the use of pain relief or antibiotics after surgery.

With the laryngeal mask anesthesia method for implant removal procedures, patients can be discharged in good health within 8 to 10 hours as per the regulations of the general hospital. Furthermore, immediately after wound closure, patients will receive preventive scar treatment following a protocol from a specialist with over 40 years of experience, ensuring that the postoperative scars look as aesthetic as possible.