18. What are the advantages of a doctor holding dual Master’s degrees in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine when performing mole removal surgery?
1. 皮膚科專業知識：
a. 病理判斷：皮膚科碩士背景讓醫生能準確區分墨痣的性質（良性或惡性），並判斷是否需要進一步檢測或切除。
b. 皮膚修復機制：熟悉皮膚層次結構與癒合過程，能在手術設計上最大程度減少對皮膚的破壞，促進自然癒合。
c. 併發症處理：具備處理術後感染、色素沉著或疤痕增生等問題的能力，確保醫療安全。
2. 醫學美容專業知識：
a. 美學設計：醫學美容碩士背景讓醫生在去除墨痣時，不僅考慮醫療安全，更注重外觀美感與臉部和諧。
b. 疤痕管理：熟悉各種美容縫合技巧與激光修復方法，能有效降低疤痕顯著度，達到「幾乎無痕」的效果，減少後續修復需求。
c. 患者心理需求：醫美專業強調自信與外貌改善，醫生能更好地理解患者的心理期待，提供符合審美的結果。
3. 操作的靈活性
具備雙碩士背景的醫生在脫墨痣操作上，往往能在激光氣化與手術切除之間靈活選擇。他們通常不會固守單一治療方式，而是以「病人安全」及「減少疤痕」為首要目標，因而推薦最合適的治療方案。
最具代表性的例子是：雙碩士醫生在進行激光脫墨時，若發現傷口深度或形狀不理想，會即時評估並在激光治療後為皮膚傷口縫合數針，以確保癒合過程順利並降低疤痕形成的風險。這種結合激光與外科縫合的混合策略，正好體現了臨床操作的彈性與專業判斷。
總結：雙專業結合的優勢
簡單來說，雙碩士醫生在脫墨痣手術中能同時兼顧「醫療層面的安全性」與「美學層面的自然效果」，這種跨領域的專業知識結合就是他們最大的優勢。
鍾醫生的著作／臨床案例會被應用於教授以下課程：
香港大學專業進修學院『醫學技術之美學應用證書』課程
課室地址：香港大學市區中心，香港金鐘夏慤道18號海富中心2樓205室
1. Dermatology Expertise:
a. Pathological Assessment: Knowledge and training in MSc Dermatology enables the doctor to accurately distinguish the nature of moles (benign or malignant) and determine whether further testing or excision is required.
b. Skin Repair Mechanisms: With in-depth knowledge of skin layers and healing processes, the doctor can design surgical approaches that minimize tissue damage and promote natural healing.
c. Complication Management: Equipped to handle post-operative issues such as infection, pigmentation, or scar hypertrophy, ensuring medical safety.
2. Aesthetic Medicine Expertise:
a. Aesthetic Design: Knowledge from MSc Aesthetic Medicine allows the doctor to consider not only medical safety but also facial harmony and cosmetic appearance when removing moles.
b. Scar Management: Skilled in advanced cosmetic suturing techniques and laser repair methods, effectively reducing scar visibility and achieving “virtually scarless” results, minimizing the need for further correction.
c. Patient Psychological Needs: Aesthetic medicine emphasizes confidence and appearance improvement, enabling the doctor to better understand patient expectations and deliver results aligned with aesthetic goals.
3. Operational Flexibility
Physicians with dual master’s degrees often demonstrate notable flexibility in mole removal procedures, seamlessly navigating between laser vaporization and surgical excision. Rather than adhering rigidly to a single treatment modality, they prioritize patient safety and minimizing scarring, recommending the most appropriate approach for each individual case.
A representative example is when such physicians perform laser mole removal: if they observe that the wound’s depth or contour is suboptimal, they promptly reassess and may place a few sutures following the laser procedure. This ensures optimal wound healing and reduces the risk of scar formation. This hybrid strategy—combining laser treatment with surgical closure—exemplifies both clinical adaptability and sound professional judgment.
Conclusion: Advantages of Dual Expertise In short, a doctor with dual Master’s degrees can simultaneously ensure medical safety and achieve natural aesthetic outcomes in mole removal surgery. This cross-disciplinary integration of expertise is their greatest advantage.
Credit also goes to and refers to MSc Aesthetic Medicine (QMUL)
Address of classroom: Admiralty Learning Centre, 2/F & 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
香港大學專業進修學院『醫學技術之美學應用證書』課程學員。
臨床課程上課地點：香港中環皇后大道中9號7樓
Students of Certificate course in Medical Technologies for Aesthetics Application (HKU SPACE)
Address of Practical lessons: 7th floor, the Galleria, 9 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
鍾醫生擁有深厚的醫美學術背景，曾先後在香港大學及香港中文大學教授醫科學生。憑藉這些基礎，他現正積極投身於醫學美容教育的推展。目前，他於香港大學專業進修學院（HKU SPACE）教授「醫學技術之美學應用證書」課程，結合臨床專業知識與實務訓練，協助醫療專業人員 (包括醫生, 牙醫, 護士及其他醫美從業人員等等) 掌握安全且有效的美學醫療技術。
上課時間：
13 May 2026 0930 – 1230
20 May 2026 0930 – 1230
27 May 2026 0930 – 1230
3 June 2026 0930 – 1230
Dr Chung has an extensive academic background in Aesthetic Medicine. Having previously taught medical students at both the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, he is now actively involved in advancing medical education in the field of Aesthetic Medicine. At present, he lectures on medical technologies for aesthetic applications within the HKU SPACE program, where he combines clinical expertise with practical training to equip healthcare professionals (eg fellow doctors, nurses, dentists etc) with the skills required for safe and effective aesthetic practice.