Please note online appointments can only be booked for our Wayne office at this time. Please call 267.627.6463 to schedule appointments with Dr. Ho in Center City (Philadelphia).

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Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures in Philadelphia

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As a double-board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Ho specializes exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the head and neck region, including rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery.

Educational Videos

Filler Injection: Trust Your Face to an Expert

Filler Injection: Trust Your Face to an Expert Filler is a wonderful non-surgical procedure that restores volume and definition in the face. In my practice, I most commonly use hyaluronic acid based fillers for facial rejuvenation. The most common areas I treat with filler include cheeks, chin, jawline, and tear troughs. Watch this reel to learn about my favorite types of filler for certain areas of the face.

Facial Contouring

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Facial contouring can be defined as any surgical or non-surgical treatment intended to improve the definition and shape of the face. The aging process induces skin and soft tissue descent as well as loss of soft tissue and bony volume, resulting in loss of definition throughout the face, particularly in the midface and the jawline. Older patients with signs of facial aging may seek out facial contouring procedures to turn back the clock on their facial appearance. Younger patients also often pursue facial contouring if they are seeking more definition or a certain shape to their jawline to achieve a more feminine or masculine look.

 

Filler injection is a prevalent non-surgical treatment in facial contouring. Hyaluronic acid is the most common type of material found in fillers. Depending on the type of product used and the area of the face treated, the duration of effect ranges from 1 to 2 years. Common filler products used by Dr. Ho for facial contouring include Juvederm® Voluma XC, Restylane® Defyne, Restylane® Refyne, and Radiesse®. Filler injection to multiple areas of the face may be performed alone or in conjunction with other injectable procedures such as neurotoxin injection to the masseter muscles and Kybella®. Dr. Ho can further improve the jawline with liposuction of the neck. Facial contouring requires the expertise of a surgeon who specializes in plastic surgery of the face and understands facial anatomy well. Dr. Ho is highly experienced in filler injections and performs each procedure in an artistic manner according to the anatomic features and aesthetic goals of the individual patient.

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Facial Plastic Surgery Before and After Videos

Deep Facelift and Neck Lift: Before and After

This kind 45 year-old female patient presented originally for chin liposuction consultation, bothered by the fullness under her chin. I instead recommended a definitive deep plane facelift and neck lift for the best facial and neck rejuvenation and contouring results. She already looks amazing at three months out in these before/after photos. Final outcome is seen at six to twelve months after surgery. We are so thrilled with her results.

Facial Contouring: Before and After

Facial contouring can be defined as any surgical or non-surgical treatment intended to improve the definition and shape of the face. Older patients with signs of facial aging may seek out facial contouring procedures to turn back the clock on their facial appearance. Younger patients also often pursue facial contouring if they are seeking more definition or a certain shape to their jawline to achieve a more feminine or masculine look. This beautiful female patient in her mid 20s came to me for consultation, interested in enhancing contour in her face.

Buccal Fat Removal & Submental Liposuction: Before and After

25 year-old female who underwent buccal fat removal and submental liposuction for facial contouring and jawline contouring

Facial Contouring: Before and After

This beautiful patient was interested in facial contouring treatment options to address her chubby cheeks and overall round facial features. We pursued Botox injections to the masseters that narrowed the lower third of the face by the angles of the jawline and then buccal fat removal that slimmed her lower cheeks. Her facial contour is now enhanced with accentuated upper cheeks, slimmer lower cheeks, and a more balanced profile with more lip show. We are thrilled with her results!

Facial & Jawline Contouring Surgery: Before and After

This beautiful female patient in her 30s came to me for surgical consultation, interested in enhancing both facial and jawline contouring. We pursued deep neck lift as well as buccal fat reduction with facial fat transfer. The removed buccal fat was processed and reinjected to the cheeks and tear troughs. As illustrated in these photos, her results are natural and subtle, with the volume and weight in her lower face shifted up to her midface. We are so thrilled with her beautiful, natural results.

 

Nasal + Facial and Jawline Contouring Surgery: Before and After

This wonderful male patient in his 30s came to me for consultation, interested in surgery to enhance his nasal contour as well as facial and jawline contour. We pursued multiple procedures at the time of his surgery including rhinoplasty with ear cartilage graft to augment his radix (upper nasal bridge), refine his nasal tip, and decrease his nostril width, buccal fat reduction for facial slimming, and chin liposuction with implant for jawline and neck contouring. The after photos illustrate his surgical outcome one year later. We are so thrilled with his beautiful, natural results.

 

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FAQ’s

What is Dr. Ho’s approach to Facial Contouring?

male facialAs a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Ho specializes exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the face. She possesses dedicated training in injectable procedures from one of the top facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship programs in the country and is an emerging regional specialist in facial contouring, attracting patients from all over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York as well as the broader East Coast. During each consultation, Dr. Ho devotes the needed time and effort to establish trust as well as realistic treatment expectations with every patient. She is extensively experienced in a variety of non-surgical and surgical facial contouring procedures and will help each patient determine which procedures best meet their aesthetic goals. Filler injections are extremely popular among Dr. Ho’s facial contouring patients, as patients experience immediate results with minimal downtime. Her treatment philosophy is centered on producing results that are beautiful and natural and enhance facial harmony.

 

Depending on the individual patient’s facial anatomy and treatment goals, Dr. Ho may pursue a series of intended facial contouring procedures at the same time or in a stepwise fashion across a series of visits in a careful, methodically planned out approach and obtains pre and post-treatment photographs throughout the process to allow for objective comparison. Dr. Ho usually pursues a cannula technique for filler injections as this technique minimizes the risks of bruising and swelling as well as vascular compromise. Dr. Ho understands that pain tolerance varies by patient and incorporates topical and local anesthesia techniques into her injectable treatments and other in-office procedures to ensure each patient is as comfortable as possible. She also maintains an excellent hygienic protocol to minimize the risk of infection.

What should patients expect after Facial Contouring?
Each facial contouring procedure is unique and catered to the individual patient. In regards to filler injections, results will vary depending on how much filler product is injected and where it is injected. Therefore, the extent of swelling and bruising that occurs after filler injection will differ by patient. There may be swelling or bruising at the injection sites or in the treated areas that may be mild to moderate in nature. Swelling and bruising are controlled well with icing for the first two days after the procedure and head elevation the first few evenings following the procedure. Bruised injection sites can be covered with concealer makeup starting 24 hours after the procedure. Post-treatment pain is usually not significant and may be managed with Tylenol as needed. The results of filler injection in the treated areas are typically observed immediately or after most of the immediate swelling has subsided. It is not uncommon for slight asymmetries to be observed initially after an injectable procedure that typically resolves by two weeks out when the treatment product has settled out and is in maximal effect. Dr. Ho seeks follow-up with her patients two weeks after each injectable procedure to ensure that every patient is satisfied with their treatment outcome.

 

When it comes to surgical facial contouring procedures, the types of incisions utilized and the extent of swelling, bruising, and tenderness that occur after surgery will vary by patient. Sutures are typically removed at one to two weeks after the surgical procedure. Each patient then follows up with Dr. Ho at weeks to months out at regular intervals for re-evaluation. Patients should expect immediate bruising and swelling after surgery that can be managed well with icing and head elevation. Post-operative pain is usually controlled well with prescribed pain medication. Improvement in the appearance of the operated areas is typically observed after most of the bruising and swelling has subsided, with final results requiring six months or longer to take full effect. Dr. Ho seeks regular follow-up with her patients to ensure that every patient heals well and is satisfied with their surgical outcome.

 

For surgeries that improve jawline definition as well as neck contour, a compression dressing is placed around the head and neck region at the conclusion of surgery to minimize post-operative swelling during recovery. This dressing needs to be worn during the first two weeks following surgery. More information on what to expect after facelift and neck lift, mini facelift, fat transfer, chin/neck liposuction, and chin augmentation can be found on the corresponding surgical procedure pages.

What is the ideal facial shape and structure?
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The ideal female face follows an inverted pyramid shape where upper two thirds including the cheeks demonstrates adequate volume and lateral projection, and the lower third of the face including the jawline is narrower. In an ideal male face, the cheeks and jawline are well-defined and contribute to a square shape.

Dr. Ho believes that while every face is unique, the ideal aesthetically pleasing face possesses youthful, sharp definition and volume as well as harmony throughout. The ideal female face follows an inverted pyramid shape where the upper two thirds including the cheeks demonstrates adequate volume and lateral projection, and the lower third of the face including the jawline is more tapered. In an ideal male face, the cheeks and jawline are well-defined and follow an overall squarer appearance. Furthermore, the ideal jawline demonstrates adequate chin projection as well. The most anterior point of an ideal chin should be at or approach a vertical line referred to as the Zero Meridian of Gonzalez-Ulloa that passes through the nasion (the root of the nose) and is perpendicular to the Frankfort horizontal line, which passes through the inferior orbital rim and superior limit of the ear canal.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Injectable Procedures versus surgery for facial contouring?

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On profile view, the most anterior point of an ideal chin should be at or approach a vertical line (Zero Meridian of Gonzalez-Ulloa) that passes through the root of the nose and is perpendicular to a horizontal line that passes through the inferior orbital rim and superior limit of the ear canal (Frankfort horizontal line).

Injectable procedures are an appealing non-surgical treatment option as they are less invasive and involve fewer risks and downtime compared to surgery. On the other hand, surgery typically achieves more permanent results and may be considered advantageous from a long-term cost-benefit analysis when compared against repeated injectable treatments. Dr. Ho is experienced in both non-surgical and surgical facial contouring procedures and will discuss with each patient the best treatment options that meet their aesthetic concerns and goals.

Your Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures in Philadelphia will be performed by Dr. Tina Ho in her surgery center in Philadelphia.