The Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Department of Otorhinolaryngology

UT-Houston Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery


The UT-Houston Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Program provides comprehensive surgical and nonsurgical treatments performed by a facial plastic surgeon skilled in otorhinolaryngology. Procedures include facial reanimation procedures for patients with facial paralysis, rhinoplasties for nasal obstruction and deformity, reconstructive surgery following skin cancer removal, microvascular free-tissue transfer and maxillofacial trauma repair as well as other facial rejuvenation procedures.

A collaborative effort between Memorial Hermann-TMC and the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, the program offers state-of-the-art care for patients with both simple and complex deformities of the head and neck region. Patients also have access to new medical therapies and innovative devices very quickly after their introduction. Those who qualify have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials of treatments not otherwise available.

Reconstruction Services

The program offers specialized procedures and services for the repair of congenital, developmental, and traumatic deformities. The goal is to restore as much normal function as possible and improve patients’ self-confidence.

In patients with weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles resulting from trauma or brain tumor resection, or of congenital or idiopathic origins, facial reanimation can improve expression and speech and help restore a natural smile.

Functional rhinoplasty has been shown to improve the quality of life for patients with severe nasal obstruction, and our expertise in microvascular free-tissue transfer facilitates reconstruction in patients with complex head and neck defects or traumatic injuries.

The goal is to restore as much normal function as possible and improve patients’ self-confidence. We also have expertise in treating patients for nasal obstruction associated with sleep disorders and patients with facial skin cancers.

Aesthetic Services

In appropriate candidates, we use the most advanced minimally invasive treatment options for facial rejuvenation. Many of these procedures are quick and straightforward, can be performed under local anesthesia, and are an important part of the comprehensive surgical rehabilitation of complex facial deformities.

    Procedures include:
  • Facial rejuvenation (surgical and minimally invasiveface lift, brow lift, and blepharoplasty)
  • Injectable fillers (Restylane®, Juvederm®, Radiesse®)
  • Botox® injections
  • Cosmetic rhinoplasty
  • Brow lift and blepharoplasty
Treatment Philosophy

We are committed to innovation in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and to close collaboration with referring physicians. Our exclusive focus on plastic and reconstructive surgeries of the head and neck allows us to develop and deliver specialized care tailored to each patient. Our goal is to produce the best functional and aesthetic result while maintaining a natural look.

We can draw upon the resources of other physicians from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and other healthcare professionals from Memorial Hermann-TMC. Once a care plan has been developed, we have at our disposal the most advanced treatment options available, including state-of-the-art minimally invasive procedures.

Meet the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Tang Ho, M.D., M.Sc.
Assistant Professor of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Specialty Interests: Aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries of the face, including facial rejuvenation procedures (facelift, browlift, Botox® injections, injectable fillers), rhinoplasty, facial reanimation procedures for patients with facial paralysis, microvascular free tissue transfer, and reconstructive surgery of skin cancer defects