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ELIXIR MD™ – A New Solution
For Post-Surgical Surgery

ElixirMD at Dr. Tina Ho Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Ho proudly offers ElixirMD, a line of advanced medical-grade skincare products formulated to support your skin’s health before and after aesthetic procedures. Each product is carefully selected to enhance healing, improve skin texture and tone, and maintain long-lasting results. By integrating ElixirMD into your treatment plan, Dr. Ho helps you achieve smoother, more radiant skin and optimize the outcomes of your facial rejuvenation treatments.

ELIXIR MD™ Overview

Elixir MD™ is an innovative device capable of producing LED light in specific wavelengths that interact with skin cells to trigger a cascade of beneficial events. The Elixir MD™ device offers various treatment programs to achieve specific goals through the use of different wavelengths of LED light. These programs are coupled with advanced artificial intelligence temperature controls and an array of adjustable settings to tackle a variety of concerns and goals for our patients. This non-invasive, safe, and painless therapy can provide benefits in reducing infections through a pre-operative session and speed recovery, improve results, and reduce scarring using customized post-operative sessions.

Elixir MD™ is the world’s first photobiomodulation device developed exclusively for plastic surgeons to reduce downtime following surgery. Elixir MD proactively diminishes reduces bruising, swelling, and risk of infection and rapidly accelerates healing from surgery. Dr. Tina Ho Tina Ho MD Facial Plastic Surgery are excited to be the first female plastic surgeon in the US and first plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia and PA to offer Elixir MD. We cannot wait to share this revolutionary technology with our surgical patients and minimize their downtime.

What is Photobiomodulation?

Simply stated, it is the process of using light to stimulate changes in living skin cells. Technically, photobiomodulation uses specific wavelengths of LED light to interact with your skin cells and provide a range of beneficial effects. The benefits of Elixir MD™ light therapy include:

Enhanced post-operative recovery. LED light therapy stimulates the skin to accelerate wound healing and minimize scarring after surgery.

Enhanced healing and cellular repair. Specific wavelengths can stimulate the production of collagen and elastin which serve as the building blocks of youthful, firm skin.

Reduced Inflammation. Light therapy can reduce inflammation responsible for swelling and pain after surgery and various skin conditions.

Improved blood flow. Light energy can promote enhanced blood flow and lymphatic drainage improving the delivery of nutrients and removal of waste for optimal healing.

Why Choose Elixir MD™ for Your Pre- and Post-Op Recovery?

Elixir MD™ is a patented system capable of delivering specific wavelengths of light to ensure deeper penetration and more targeted cellular stimulation. Backed by clinically proven results, the Elixir MD™ has been shown to promote healing, pain reduction, and reduced scarring in scientific research studies. The light therapy has been shown to be safe with virtually no adverse effects and is painless. The customized treatment sessions target specific concerns, allowing the device to maximize benefits depending on your unique skin needs.

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  • We’re excited to announce Thuy-Van Tina Ho, MD, as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for ELIXIR MD™.

    We’re excited to announce Thuy-Van Tina Ho, MD, as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for ELIXIR MD™. Dr. Ho is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and the founder of Tina Ho MD Facial Plastic Surgery in Philadelphia, PA.

    Dr. Ho obtained her medical degree from the University of Virginia, where she received several honors, including the Vietnamese American Medical Association National Scholarship. She matched into the highly competitive specialty of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and completed a five-year residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, one of the top clinical programs in the country. Dr. Ho then pursued a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Illinois in Chicago, training under Dr. Dean Toriumi and Dr. Steven Dayan, world-renowned authorities in rhinoplasty and injectable procedures.

    Her commitment to excellence is underscored by her American Board Certification in Facial Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. As a female double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Ho is both approachable and relatable to her patients, striving to empower them with beautiful, natural results. Her philosophy is to provide the highest standard of individualized care in greater Philadelphia for a broad spectrum of facial rejuvenation and reconstructive procedures.

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  • Why Do I Use ELIXIR MD Post-Op After Facelift ?

    I use the Cellular Repair treatment to minimize downtime and reduce common post-surgery issues such as redness, swelling, and bruising.
    This treatment utilizes intense yellow light therapy to stimulate cellular activity, promoting tissue repair and regeneration, thus expediting the healing process by encouraging the body’s natural repair mechanisms.

    ELIXIR Cellular Repair™ benefits: 
    Enhanced Lymphatic Drainage & Reduced Inflammation 
    Speedier Healing & Recovery Post-Surgery 
    Lessened Bruising and Swelling 
    Enhances Healing for Superior Surgical Outcomes

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  • Introducing Elixir MD: The Gold Medal Device for Surgical Recovery

    In the spirit of the recent 2024 Olympics, our practice is proud to offer some medal-winning skin resurfacing devices that can help optimize healing for our surgical patients. Our Sciton Joule X BBL Hero targets bruises and scar redness for faster recovery from surgery. Our Cartessa SmartXide Tetra CO2 laser device improves scars and tightens the skin to enhance surgical results.

    But the gold medal honor goes to our newest addition Elixir MD, the world’s first photobiomodulation device developed exclusively for plastic surgeons to reduce downtime following surgery. Elixir MD proactively diminishes reduces bruising, swelling, and risk of infection and rapidly accelerates healing from surgery. I am excited to be the first female plastic surgeon in the US and first plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia and PA to offer Elixir MD, and we cannot wait to share this revolutionary technology with our surgical patients and minimize their downtime.

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  • Sneak peek into a post-op journey

    Today, we’re thrilled to give you a sneak peek into a post-op journey with our lovely patient, Mandy, who is just one week out from her rhinoplasty procedure.

    Mandy shares: “So far, so good! The recovery is smoother than I expected.”

    Next up, we’re introducing Mandy to our groundbreaking treatment, ELIXIR MD™. This innovative approach is designed to accelerate healing, dramatically reducing swelling and bruising, and minimizing downtime after surgery.

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Detox™

The Detox™ Treatment targets moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris by using blue light to penetrate the skin and reach sebaceous glands, where it combats acne-causing bacteria like Propionibacterium acnes. ELIXIR Detox™ reduces harmful bacteria on the skin’s surface, minimizes infection risk, and promotes a healthy skin microflora. Additionally, it helps reduce inflammation by suppressing the skin’s immune response. This treatment is performed the day before surgery or on the day of surgery.

Detox™ Benefits:

Reduces bacterial load

Reduces oils, toxins, and secretions and prepares the skin subcutaneous tissue for surgery

Reduces the risk of infection

ELIXIR Cellular Repair™

ELIXIR Cellular Repair™ Treatment increases cellular growth and boosts the immune system. The treatment stimulates cellular activity and promotes tissue repair and regeneration, thus expediting the healing process by encouraging the body’s natural repair mechanisms. Cellular Repair™ Treatment offers significant benefits in reducing the appearance of scars, gradually making them less noticeable over time. It also aids in collagen production and tissue remodeling. This treatment is performed the day following surgery and then every few days during the first week following surgery.

ELIXIR Cellular Repair™ Benefits:

Accelerates healing, reduces bruising and swelling.

Initiates the lymphatic system drainage

ELIXIR NeoXcell™

Experience the transformative effects of ELIXIR NeoXcell™, a cutting-edge therapy for comprehensive skin rejuvenation. NeoXcell™ stimulates the lymphatic system, reduces post-surgery fluid retention, aids waste elimination, and supports cellular repair with collagen protein secretion. Benefits include increased collagen synthesis, structural support, elasticity, firmness, and prevention of pigmented lesions with more balanced melanin production for a more uniform complexion. Choose NeoXcell™ for lasting skin vitality and rejuvenation. This treatment is performed after the immediate healing period for maintenance of surgical results.

ELIXIR NeoXcell™ Benefits:

Enhances aesthetic results

Improves skin elasticity and firmness

Results are visualized more quickly

Enhances the lymphatic system, eliminating wastes and excess fluids

Promotes the body’s natural antioxidant defenses

RoXium™

The RoXium™ Treatment combines Blue Light and Yellow Light therapy. RoXium™ actively reduces oxidative stress and boosts the body’s natural antioxidant defenses, protecting cells and enhancing overall cellular health. RoXium™ improves lymphatic system efficiency, leading to a clearer complexion with fewer blemishes. It reduces sebum production, minimizes enlarged pores, and enhances skincare product absorption by eliminating sebum barriers. This treatment is designed for patients of darker skin types and is performed after the immediate healing period for maintenance of surgical results.

RoXium™ Benefits:

Promotes the body’s natural antioxidant defenses

Reduces sebaceous gland secretions

Optimizes lymphatic system

Enhances aesthetic results

Results are visualized more quickly

Treatment Cost

Simply stated, it is the process of using light to stimulate changes in living skin cells. Technically, photobiomodulation uses specific wavelengths of LED light to interact with your skin cells and provide a range of beneficial effects. The benefits of Elixir MD™ light therapy include:

Treatment 

Protocol

Cost

Detox™ Pre-Op

One Treatment

$500

Cellular Repair™ Post-Op

Five Treatments

$2500

NeoXcell™ or RoXium Maintenance

One Treatment

$500

Why Choose Dr. Tina Ho and Elixir MD™?

Dr. Tina Ho is a female, fellowship-trained, and double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and head and neck surgeon. Dr. Ho is committed to providing her patients with premium results through the achievement of successful cosmetic surgery. As an avid researcher, Dr. Ho is constantly enhancing her practice to offer her patients the most cutting-edge treatment options and solutions.

Elixir MD™ is a scientifically-backed, FDA-cleared device designed to provide patients with an advantage when it comes to pre- and post-operative outcomes. By facilitating the healing process, Elixir MD™ can reduce recovery time and get patients back to their normal activities faster.

Dr. Ho understands the needs of her patients and has partnered with Elixir MD™ to offer this exciting new technology for surgical and non-surgical patients.

Dr. Ho is conveniently located to provide world-class care to Center City Philadelphia and the surrounding metropolitan region and greater tri-state area including the Main Line, Montgomery County (King of Prussia), Chester County, Delaware County, New Jersey (Cherry Hill), New York (New York City), and Delaware.

Experience the Future of Skin Care

At Dr. Tina Ho Facial Plastic Surgery, we are proud to offer Elixir MD’s cutting-edge LED light therapy. This therapy can help reduce the risk of post-operative infections and jumpstart the healing process. So if you are seeking a non-invasive treatment option to accelerate healing while still allowing you to achieve radiant, healthy skin; contact our office at 267-578-3064 (Philadelphia) or 610-688-3363 (Wayne) today to discuss how Elixir MD can help unlock your skin’s full potential.

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  • Dr. Ho is kind thorough and talented Dr. I had no pain, saw instant results….even husband remarked how nice it looks. She takes plenty of time with you explaining steps to be taken. I recommend her highly
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  • Dr. Ho and her staff are truly the best. I have been to several other cosmetic surgeons in the area and no one compares to Dr. Ho! She is extremely generous with her time, explaining every detail and is always available for any questions you may have. Dr. Ho performed a deep plane neck lift…
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  • I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Ho. She truly cares about her patients and goes the extra mile. I had a facelift and she has personally checked in on me to make sure my recovery was going well. I met with her several times in person as well. My facelift looks excellent and all…
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Quick Answers to Common Queries

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore our frequently asked questions for helpful information about Dr. Tina Ho’s facial plastic surgery practice, procedures, and patient care.

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By focusing on reshaping structures of the neck and head, facial plastic surgeons are able to make a wide range of modifications to body parts. These alterations can be done to the chin, nose, ears, cheekbones, and neckline. Although many people visit a facial plastic surgeon to make cosmetic adjustments to features they would like to change, these surgeons are also a core part of improving the quality of life of those who suffer from diseases or injuries that could affect their appearance. 

With the help of a facial plastic surgeon, there are many facial customizations available to you. Patients who come to see Dr. Tina Ho, MD, are generally looking for quality cosmetic surgery in Philadelphia that they can trust.

The cost of facial surgery typically varies, and the price you pay depends on the amount of work that needs to be done. Before your surgical procedure, you willl have a thorough consultation with your surgeon to discuss everything you can expect from your operation.

You may also discuss potential cost estimates. Generally, the cost of plastic surgeries can range anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 or more.

It’s also important to note that your insurance may or may not assist with the procedure. Insurance coverage for facial plastic surgery typically depends on whether the procedures are for medical or cosmetic purposes. In most cases, your insurance will not cover cosmetic procedures such as plastic surgery, but there are payment plans available that can help you chip away at the total cost of your surgery. 

If you are interested in facial plastic surgery, it is essential to fully understand the costs that may be incurred from your procedure before you make the financial commitment. Make sure you speak with your surgeon about what fees you can expect to see and any other important details that may impact how your final cost will be factored. Nevertheless, you may be surprised at the range of fees that can go into plastic surgery, as some operations are much more affordable than others. 
At Tina Ho, MD, Facial Plastic Surgery, we strive to offer affordable pricing and top tier facial plastic surgery for our patients in Philadelphia and beyond.

To be eligible for plastic surgery, a patient must be 18 or older. However, to secure a consultation for a facelift or neck lift, there is no age limit. Individuals from their early twenties into their nineties can enjoy all the benefits a facelift or neck lift procedure has to offer.

It is essential to understand that you should be in good health before pursuing a facelift or neck lift, and this can become more challenging as you age. However, the best age to have a facelift or neck lift is different for each person. When the face and neck start to develop sagging skin, wrinkles, crow’s feet, and other signs of aging, this would be the best time to look into a facelift or neck lift procedure. You also want to consider that getting a facelift or neck lift too early on in life can only be so effective and may deliver minimal results.

The cost of facial surgery typically varies, and the price you pay depends on the amount of work that needs to be done. Before your surgical procedure, you willl have a thorough consultation with your surgeon to discuss everything you can expect from your operation.

You may also discuss potential cost estimates. Generally, the cost of plastic surgeries can range anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 or more.

It’s also important to note that your insurance may or may not assist with the procedure. Insurance coverage for facial plastic surgery typically depends on whether the procedures are for medical or cosmetic purposes. In most cases, your insurance will not cover cosmetic procedures such as plastic surgery, but there are payment plans available that can help you chip away at the total cost of your surgery. 

If you are interested in facial plastic surgery, it is essential to fully understand the costs that may be incurred from your procedure before you make the financial commitment. Make sure you speak with your surgeon about what fees you can expect to see and any other important details that may impact how your final cost will be factored. Nevertheless, you may be surprised at the range of fees that can go into plastic surgery, as some operations are much more affordable than others. 
At Tina Ho, MD, Facial Plastic Surgery, we strive to offer affordable pricing and top tier facial plastic surgery for our patients in Philadelphia and beyond.

Like most facial plastic surgery operations, costs can generally vary from person to person. A general baseline number you can work off of would be anywhere between $5,000 and $10,000. Then again, this can change drastically based on your location and the surgeon you decide to work with. Some of the costs that are considered for the procedure include anesthesia, medical tests, prescription medication, and surgeon fees. 

A few factors that make up the surgeon’s fee generally pertain to their experience, the type of procedure used, and the actual location of the office itself. Unless the nose job is performed for a medical reason, it is unlikely that insurance will help cover the costs of the operation. This is due to the cosmetic nature of the procedure. However, this does not mean payment plans with the surgeon’s office will not be available to you.

The fee structure for this procedure is a bit unique but also quite affordable when compared with other facial plastic surgeries. Botox is administered in units, and it generally takes around a minimum of 30 to 40 units or higher to achieve the desired results. Pricing may vary based on your surgeon, your location, and the number of units used, but each unit will cost $15. 

It is fairly common for a Botox procedure to incur a total cost of around $300 to $1000 or more. A few factors that play into the total cost include how much surface area is treated, the amount of product that was used, and the surgeon’s fee. Depending on how prominent the wrinkles and fine lines are, this alone could add to the cost, as these factors are directly correlated to how much product may be needed to achieve the results you are looking for.

In the case of Botox versus Juvederm, one product is not necessarily better than the other. However, both serve specific purposes. Botox is best suited for wrinkles that are visible when the face is moving, while Juvederm and other filler brands are the optimal choice for wrinkles that are consistently present when your face is relaxed. You should also know that Juvederm and other fillers tend to be more expensive, but deliver longer-lasting results than Botox. 

Juvederm is the better solution for wrinkles that are consistent and stubborn. In contrast, Botox is seen as a more temporary solution that will need to be repeated more often. Although Juvederm offers results that could last one to two years, it may not always be the best choice based on the current condition of your skin. Overall, a lot of this comes down to personal preference. Both options have their advantages, but Juvederm offers longer term results at a higher cost per treatment.

For those who are looking to modify the shape of their face, jawline contouring is an excellent solution, as the results can range from minimal to much more dramatic. As with any cosmetic procedure, it is a sensitive operation that requires a lot of discussion and planning beforehand. Jawline contouring procedures may be non-surgical, surgical, or both. 

A few key points surround the purpose of jawline contouring, as it aims to improve facial symmetry, proportionality, and overall youthfulness. Downtime after the procedure is relatively minimal, but it is possible to experience some bruising and swelling during recovery. Jawline contouring also includes the chin, and can help with reducing jowls, eliminating double chin features, and delivering a refined front and side profile.

Jawline contouring procedures can be relatively affordable compared with many other procedures. A jawline contouring surgery may cost roughly between $3,000 and $10,000 or more, depending on the work required. Filler starts at $800/syringe, and a minimum 2-4 syringes or more may be needed for adequate results (package specials start at $3000). Jawline contouring procedures are multi-faceted and have boosted the confidence of every one of Dr. Tina Ho’s patients.

You can expect the type of procedure and anesthesia that is chosen to also contribute to the overall cost. Unless the surgery is being performed for medical reasons, your insurance more than likely will not opt to cover the procedure. There are a number of materials that may be utilized in jawline contouring procedures, and these can vary based on the specific procedure used. Materials could include neurotoxins, fillers, and implants.

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