Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, M.D., known to her patients as “Dr. V” is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon and founder and Medical Director of The Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts located in Chantilly, Virginia. She is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Due to her vast experience with Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty and Facelift procedures, Dr V. is often sought by colleagues and patients for some of the most complex cosmetic cases in the DC metro area. Dr. V is considered a premier Injector in Washington D.C for her experience with hyaluronic acid fillers, like Restylane and Juvederm, as well her exceptional reputation as an industry leader for Sculptra, an injectable collagen stimulator. Dr. V has received many honors, including Best of DC Washington’s Best of City Winner for 2022: Best Facial Plastic Surgeon and is among a select group of board certified facial plastic surgeons that have attained the highest level of achievement in cosmetic surgical training, continued education, and clinical experience. Dr. V graduated summa cum laude in chemistry and obtained her medical degree from the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. She continued her training in Internal Medicine at the University of California and returned to the University of Minnesota for her residency training in Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery). Dr. V was then selected for a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA.
For years anytime I had a picture made my eyes would become tiny little lines and disappear into my face. I always wanted big beautiful eyes, but the older I got the heavier my eyelids got to the point where you couldn't even see the actual lid anymore. All you saw was sagging skin. So on my 60th birthday, when my husband asked me what I wanted for a birthday present, I told him, "Upper...
Dr v review Every year I do something cosmetically for myself for my birthday since turning 40. A month before my 41st birthday I went to see Dr. V because of my sagging chin. They convinced me to have a lower facelift at 41 years old. They also said that I would benefit from sculptura for the fat loss on my temples. I was most concerned about my chin, whenever I look in the mirror that is...
I came here for microneedling of a facial scar that had really bad texture and hyperpigmentation. I've done 4 overall treatments with Erin and it looks absolutely amazing. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is used here with the microneedling and that is an essential part of it. I don't trust anyone else to do this and you shouldn't either! She knows what she's doing, she knows about the science...
A: Due to the concave nature of the temple, Sculptra would the be better option. You could use HA filler, however, it would take multiple syringes to try and fill the area. I hope that helps!
A: We recommend that you see a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon with background training in ENT to evaluate both the functional and aesthetic need of your nose.
A: We usually inject a few units of Botox to treat the depressor septi muscle, so the effect will go away after a couple months. After it wears off you can get a rhinoplasty.
A: The choice of oral/local anesthesia versus conscious sedation is dependent on the surgeon. There is no right or wrong answer. Whichever anesthetic option he/she is comfortable with to achieve the result you wish to get is the right one.
A: Thank you for providing photos of your face in multiple angles. Considering the areas that you would like to improve and given your facial shape, a mid-facelift would be a better option.