Your Northern Virginia Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, popularly known as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon of repute. Dr. V heads the Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts located in Chantilly, Virginia. Patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and other areas have an opportunity to receive state of the art plastic surgery procedures from Dr. V.

Academic Achievements and Certifications

Dr. V has earned board certifications from the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. She is recognized among a select group of board certified facial plastic surgeons that have excellent not only in terms of cosmetic surgery training and clinical experience, but also have also stayed ahead by adopting advanced technologies, surgical techniques and through continuing education.

Dr. V graduated summa cum laude in Chemistry, and received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. She pursued further medical training in Internal Medicine at the University of California, followed by residency training in Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) at the University of Minnesota. She was then chosen for a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA.

Awards and Honors

In addition to her plastic surgery practice for patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding areas, Dr. V also focuses on writing and teaching. She is a sought after lecturer and the author of several journal articles in the field of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. She has received the following awards and honors in recognition of her contributions to the field of facial plastic surgery:

Humanitarian Travel Grant Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Albert Hohmann Resident Research Award
Resident Awards, University of Minnesota Medical School, Dept of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Clarence Petersen Scholarship

Commitment and Dedication

What distinguishes Dr. V’s personality, apart from her professional accomplishments, is her complete dedication and commitment to achieving the best results for her patients. She adopts a highly compassionate and personalized approach to treatment. She is known for respecting the individuality of a patient and provides individualized solutions.

She has an innate ability to understand the unique aesthetic needs and aspirations of a patient, which helps her to achieve the highest satisfaction levels for her patients in the end. The stellar combination of technical prowess and artistic talent makes Dr. V an excellent facial plastic surgeon. She enjoys a very high reputation in her field among both her patients and her peers.

Providing a Caring Environment

Dr. V has ensured that her practice follows the highest standards of plastic surgery, and provides an environment of personalized care to every patient. The Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts reflects all the inherent qualities and attributes of Dr. V’s personality. The goal of the practice is not just to improve the overall appearance of patients, but also to improve their overall lives and make a positive impact on their personality.

For more infomation please contact Dr. V. Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, known to her patients as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing the latest surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warrenton, Fauquier, Arlington, Manassas, Middleburg, Prince William, and other areas. https://thevirginiainstitute.com/contact-us/

How Much Does Fraxel Skin Resurfacing Treatment Cost?

Fraxel laser skin rejuvenation treatments have become increasingly popular in recent years with FDA clearances and advanced technologies with highly effective results. Dr. V provides a range of Fraxel anti-aging treatments to her patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding areas.

Dr. V will discuss various aspects of the treatment during the initial consultation, including the estimated costs of the procedure. Patients can compare the costs of Fraxel laser treatment with alternative procedures and make informed choices as per their aesthetic needs.

Cost Comparison with Surgery

Facial skin rejuvenation surgical procedures such as facelift can be significantly more expensive compared to a Fraxel laser treatment. In the long run, the surgical treatment is likely to be more sustainable and cost-effective, but every patient may not be ready to spend a substantial amount on an elective procedure. Fraxel treatments do not involve general anesthesia or IV sedation, which is typically a part of a cosmetic surgery procedure.

Surgery may involve higher costs in terms of the plastic surgeon’s fee and operating room charges or overnight stay at the hospital. Additional expenses such as medical tests, prescription drugs, surgical garments, and other related expenses may also be involved. All these expenses get avoided in a non-surgical procedure such as Fraxel skin rejuvenation.

Location of the Practice

The cost of Fraxel treatment may vary from one practice to another, and also from one patient to another. The cost of living index will differ from place to place, which can influence the average cost of various goods and services, including aesthetic treatments.

For instance, the cost of Fraxel treatment in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and nearby areas may not be the same as the cost in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Nature and Extent of Treatment

Fraxel laser skin treatment may involve ablative approach or non-ablative approach. Each approach will involve a different type of Fraxel treatment, varying in terms of intensity, treatable area to be covered, and the number of treatments needed. Fraxel Repair is the most aggressive treatment, which can help achieve significant improvement for severely damaged skin. Fraxel Re:store is a relatively less aggressive treatment to improve mild to moderately damaged skin.

The cost of each treatment type will vary. The number of treatments required may usually vary between three and six. The cost will be calculated on a per treatment basis, or on a package rate, depending on the situation. The treatment may involve only a part of the face, or may include full face and neck or other areas. The overall cost of treatment will be determined after taking into account all these factors.

Average Cost

The average cost of a single Fraxel Re:store treatment for the face may be in the range of $1,500. A total number of four treatments may be necessary to achieve the best results. Aggressive treatments with Fraxel Re:pair may cost a little more. When the treatment is sought as a part of a package, the total cost may be reduced.

Fraxel before and after photos provided by http://www.fraxel.com/

Fraxel Laser Technology Non-surgical Anti-aging Solution

Fraxel laser technology has revolutionized the field of non-surgical anti-aging solutions. Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V) provides this technology for her patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding areas. The Virginia Institute of Surgical Arts, led by Dr. V, is equipped with state of the art fractional laser technologies, including Fraxel.

Proven Laser Technology

Fraxel is one of the most popular, complete, and tremendous laser technologies to make the skin smoother and reduce the signs of aging without invasive surgery. The procedure is widely accepted by anti-aging experts as well as patients in more than a 100 countries around the world. An estimated one million Fraxel procedures have been performed until date, and the safety record has been exemplary.

The technology is designed to reverse the visible effects of aging, while avoiding the potential risks and side effects as well as prolonged recovery period that may accompany a surgical procedure. Dr. V is an experienced provider of Fraxel laser treatment. She will evaluate the patient’s unique genetic make-up and personal history and how it contributes to the appearance of the skin. She will then develop a customized treatment plan to match with the patient’s aesthetic needs and lifestyle.

Types of Fraxel Laser

Fraxel laser technology can be broadly classified into ablative and non-ablative techniques. The ablative technique is more aggressive and designed to achieve more dramatic outcomes. This technique disrupts the entire skin column, including the top layer of the skin. Non-ablative Fraxel technique involves a milder treatment approach. It will either spare the top layer of the skin column, or spare the deeper dermis, and not impact as deeply as the ablative treatment.

The Virginia Institute of Surgical Arts is equipped to provide three of the major Fraxel treatments, including Fraxel Re:pair, Fraxel Re:store and DUAL. All of these treatment options are safe and keep the patient comfortable during treatment. Fraxel technology avoids the risks and side effects typically associated with laser procedures. The downtime is reduced, and results are more effective compared to many other non-surgical treatments.

Versatility of the Fraxel treatments at Dr. V’s practice ensures that each patient can receive the most appropriate treatment suited to their skin condition. Patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and nearby areas have an opportunity to receive Fraxel solutions in a safe and friendly environment at The Virginia Institute of Surgical Arts.

Benefits

Fraxel DUAL treatment system has been cleared by the FDA to improve conditions such as wrinkles around the eyes, acne scars, surgical scars, age spots, brown spots, pigmented lesions, melasma, and pre-cancerous lesions. It is also effective in enhancing the tone and texture of the skin.

Fraxel Re:pair treatment is suited for patients in the age group of 30 to 70, who need to address deeper wrinkles and achieve firmer skin without surgery. This procedure has been cleared by the FDA to treat deeper wrinkles, lip lines, sagging skin in the face and neck, conspicuous photo damage, and irregular skin tone and texture.

Fraxel before and after photos provided by http://www.fraxel.com/

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Chantilly, VA 20152
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Your Northern Virginia Facial Plastic Surgeon

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