
Thuy-Van Tina T. Ho, MD
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Dr. Tina Ho is a highly respected female surgeon in the medical community, having offices in both Philadelphia and Newtown. She provides the highest standard of individualized care in greater Philadel...
Professional & Academic Titles
- Fellowship Trained Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
- Board Certified Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon
Professional Specialties
- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Years of Experience
- 8 years of experience
Languages Spoken
- English
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology
Experience and Expertise
Dr. Thuy-Van Tina Ho's Top Procedures


Dr. Thuy-Van Tina T. Ho has 40 Befores & Afters for 13 Procedures
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Learn more about the procedures performed by Dr. Ho
- Asian Blepharoplasty
- Blepharoplasty
- Botox
- Botox Facial
- Botox for Dimpled Chin
- Brow Lift
- Buccal Fat Removal
- Buccal Fat Removal (Cheek Reduction)
- Cheek Augmentation
- Cheek Augmentation with Fat Transfer
- Cheek Augmentation with Fillers
- Cheek Surgery
- Chin Augmentation
- Chin Augmentation with Soft Tissue Fillers
- Chin Reduction
- Closed Rhinoplasty
- Dermal Fillers & Injectables
- Ear Surgery
- earFold
- Earlobe Reduction
- Earlobe Surgery
- Endoscopic Brow Lift
- Endoscopic Rhinoplasty
- Ethnic Rhinoplasty
- Facelift
- Facials
- Forehead Reduction
- Hand Rejuvenation
- Jaw Surgery
- Jawline Slimming with Botox
- Kybella
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Lip Augmentation and Injections
- Lip Augmentation Solutions
- Lip Lift
- Lip Reduction Solutions
- Lip Reduction Surgery
- Lip Reduction Surgery (Overview)
- Liposuction
- Liquid Facelift
- Liquid Rhinoplasty
- Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Transconjunctival Approach
- Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Transcutaneous Approach
- Microneedling
- Microneedling Treatment
- Microneedling with Radiofrequency
- Mid-Facelift
- Mini-Facelift
- Neck Lift
- Open Rhinoplasty
- Otoplasty
- Periorbital Botox for Crow's Feet
- Rhinoplasty
- Scars
- Semi-Permanent Lip Fillers
- Temporary Lip Fillers
- Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty
- Under Eye Filler
- Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
- V-Y Mucosal Advancement of the Lip
Learn more about the concerns addressed by Dr. Ho
- Abdominal Contour
- Acne
- Acne Scars
- Age Spots
- Aging & Tired Eyes
- Aging Hands
- Arm Shape & Size
- Bags Under the Eye
- Breathing Issues
- Broken Capillaries
- Buttocks Shape & Size
- Cheek Volume
- Chin Augmentation
- Chin Reduction
- Chin Shape & Size
- Double Chin
- Ear Shape
- Excess Body Fat
- Excessive Sweating
- Eye Ptosis
- Eyelid Malposition
- Facial Skin Laxity
- Facial Volume
- Fine Lines & Wrinkles
- Forehead Reduction
- Forehead Shape & Size
- FTM Gender Confirmation
- Heavy Brow
- Jowls
- Large Pores
- Leg Shape & Size
- Lip Augmentation
- Lip Ptosis
- Lip Reduction
- Lip Shape
- Lip Size
- Marionette Lines
- Melasma
- Mommy Makeover
- MTF Gender Confirmation
- Nasolabial Folds
- Neck & Jawline Definition
- Nose Angle
- Nose Bump
- Nose Shape
- Nose Size
- Openbite
- Overbite
- Overjet
- Prominent Ears
- Receding Hairline
- Rosacea
- Sagging & Hooded Eyelids
- Sagging Lower Eyelid
- Sagging Upper Eyelid
- Scars
- Split Earlobes
- Stretch Marks
- Stretched Earlobes
- Underbite
- Uneven Skin Texture
- Uneven Skin Tone
- Uneven Skin Tone/Texture
- Upper Eyelid Fold
Questions and Answers
Dr. Ho possesses dedicated training in functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty from one of the top facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship programs in the country under mentor Dr. Dean Toriumi, a world-renowned leading authority in rhinoplasty. Dr. Ho dedicates ample time and effort with the aid of imaging software to establish realistic goals and expectations with every patient. She has the training and experience to implement the best surgical techniques, including the most suitable cartilage grafts and suturing maneuvers to improve the breathing function and shape of every nose. She always tailors her approach to the surgical needs and goals of the individual patient. Furthermore, Dr. Ho closely follows her patients after surgery to ensure that each patient heals well and is satisfied with their surgical outcome.
An outer nasal splint cast is placed at the conclusion of the surgery to protect the operated nose. Every rhinoplasty patient will follow up with Dr. Ho one week after surgery for splint and suture removal. Post-operative pain is usually managed well with prescribed pain medication. Any immediate bruising and swelling after surgery can be managed well with icing and head elevation, with the majority resolving in two weeks from the date of the surgery. Residual swelling following this period will continue to improve significantly over the next six months to one year with gradual improvements or fluctuations noted years out. Improvement in nasal breathing is typically observed soon after most of the swelling has subsided. Dr. Ho seeks regular follow-ups with her patients to ensure that the results are satisfactory and that the healing process is going well.
Common nose issues that can be addressed by rhinoplasty include but are not limited to nasal obstruction, broken nose, crooked nose, septal deviation, nasal valve collapse, dorsal hump, bulbous tip, and nostril asymmetry. In many cases, additional facial plastic surgery procedures like blepharoplasty and the brow lift are paired with rhinoplasty to create a more rejuvenated appearance. Dr. Ho’s expertise is what makes her among the best to perform a rhinoplasty Philadelphia residents can rely on. Rhinoplasty is one of Dr. Ho’s surgical specialties, as she possesses dedicated training in rhinoplasty and a genuine commitment to evolving her technique and creating positive nasal outcomes. Each rhinoplasty procedure is uniquely planned and executed by Dr. Ho according to the anatomic findings and surgical goals of the individual patient.
Open rhinoplasty involves making incisions inside the nostrils and a small outer incision across the columella (the external skin between the nostrils), resulting in a fine post-surgical scar. Through this technique, Dr. Ho gains greater access to the tissues of the nose, including the underlying cartilaginous framework. Open rhinoplasty allows for more extensive tip refinement as well. Because of the greater access, patients who undergo this procedure may experience more swelling than with the closed technique. Closed rhinoplasty (also known as endonasal rhinoplasty) is a scarless version of the procedure in which the incisions are made only inside the nostrils with no visible external scars created. Closed rhinoplasty only allows for less extensive work to be performed, such as isolated dorsal hump reduction with a small amount of change to the nasal tip. The closed approach usually results in less swelling and a shorter healing period compared to open rhinoplasty.
Patients of non-Caucasian ethnicity often desire rhinoplasty to help improve certain features of their nose. Most patients will seek nasal surgery to enhance the breathing function and shape of their nose and elegantly restore facial harmony that is still natural and consistent with their ethnicity. Common ethnic nose issues that can be addressed by rhinoplasty include but are not limited to dorsal hump, bulbous tip, flat dorsum, and overprojected nose. Dr. Ho has unique training in ethnic rhinoplasty and has performed surgery on patients of various ethnicities including patients of Asian and African descent.
The minimum age requirement for rhinoplasty is 16 years old. This ensures that most of the facial growth has already taken place, since further growth can affect the potential surgical results. Candidates younger than age 18 need written consent signed from their parents for general anesthesia and rhinoplasty surgery. If a teenager patient desires to change their nose just because they saw a cute or attractive nose on social media, they are not the appropriate candidate. The right candidate is one who has thought a lot about their nose for quite some time, has identified issues with its form or its functionality, and is committed to long-term changes. Dr. Tina Ho is an experienced rhinoplasty specialist and will determine with each teenager patient and their parents whether they would be an ideal rhinoplasty candidate.
Practice and Location
Rejuvenation Medical Aesthetics

Credentials
- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgeon, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, Jan 2017
- University of Virginia School of Medicine (2012)
- College of William and Mary (2008)
- Jefferson Bucks Hospital
- St. Mary Medical Center
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Committee
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- College of William & Mary Undergraduate Honor Council
- Medical Missions Foundation
- Mortar Board, Inc. Leadership Honor Society
- Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
- Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
- The Raven Society
- University of Virginia Medical Alumni Association
- Up ‘til Dawn Philanthropic Organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- W&M Vietnamese Student Association
- Women in Facial Plastic Surgery Committee
- Commonwealth of Virginia’s Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Award
- Devaiah Award for Excellence in Scientific Contributions
- Edgar J. Shannon Award of the Z Society
- Florence L. Smith Medical Scholarship Award
- John Orlando Roe Award
- Lasallian Alumni Association’s “Illuminating the Way” Service Award
- Tylenol National Scholarship Award
- University of Virginia Center for Global Health Scholar Award in Medicine
- University of Virginia School of Medicine Leadership Award
- Vietnamese American Medical Association National Scholarship Award
- William & Mary Career Center Multicultural Achievement Award
Professional & Academic Publications
Cartilage Graft Donor Site Morbidity following Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction
2018 - Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and ReconstructionCostal and Auricular Cartilage Grafts for Nasal Reconstruction: An Anatomic Analysis
2017 - Annals of OtologyWork-related musculoskeletal symptoms among otolaryngologists by subspecialty: A national survey
2018 - LaryngoscopePremaxillary Injection for Perioral Rejuvenation and Lip Enhancement
2020 - Aesthetic Surgery JournalTopical skin therapies in subjects undergoing full facial rejuvenation
2019 - Journal of Cosmetic DermatologyCorner of the Mouth-Reversing the Earliest Sign of Aging
2019 - Facial Plastic SurgeryAssessment of the Impact of Perioral Rejuvenation With Hyaluronic Acid Filler on Projected First Impressions and Mood Perceptions
2019 - Dermatologic SurgeryA Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of ARTISS Human Fibrin Sealant in External Rhinoplasty
2018 - Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryA Randomized Study to Assess the Efficacy of Skin Rejuvenation Therapy in Combination With Neurotoxin and Full Facial Filler Treatments
2018 - Journal of Drugs in DermatologyWork-related musculoskeletal symptoms among otolaryngologists by subspecialty: A national survey
2018 - LaryngoscopeGenealogical databases as a tool for extending follow‐up in clinical reviews
2016 - International Forum Allergy RhinoplastyOral synechiae: A case presentation of airway and surgical management
2016 - JanInternational Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology ExtraAn outcome study of a 2-flap pushback palatoplasty used in the treatment of wide cleft palates.
2015 - The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery