Tymon Tai, MD
Dr. Tymon Tai is an American Board of Otolaryngology Certified ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon. He received his Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery training in Los Angeles, California at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He then completed a prestigious Facial Plastics fellowship at the University of Texas Houston with Dr. Russell Kridel, a renowned figure and pioneer in the field of facial plastics, rhinoplasty, and facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Tai’s practice includes rhinoplasty, ethnic rhinoplasty, facial augmentation (cheek, submalar, chin), otoplasty, and aging face (facelift, necklift, blepharoplasty). He also performs procedures to help with sleep and snoring.
Along with his clinical practice, Dr. Tai’s research is focused on rhinoplasty and facial paralysis, for which he has been invited to speak at national conferences. His work in facial plastics has also been published in peer-reviewed articles and surgical textbooks. He was awarded the Dean’s Research Scholar prize in between the third and fourth year of medical school, which funded a full year of research in hearing regeneration and stem-cell biology.
Education & Training
Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Jul 2022 – Jun 2023
Houston, Texas
Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Keck School of Medicine of USC
July 2017 – Jun 2022
Los Angeles, California
Doctor of Medicine, M.D.
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Aug 2015 – May 2016
Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
Sep 2008 – Jun 2012
Los Angeles, California
Graduate of the Baccalaureate/M.D. program
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Bose, D., Somandepalli, K., Tai, T., Voelker, C., Narayanan, S., & Kochhar, A. (2022). Automatic Analysis of Asymmetry in Facial Paralysis Patients Using Landmark-Based Measures. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, 10.1089/fpsam.2021.0247. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2021.0247
Gomez, G., Osterbauer, B., Nguyen, R., Wee, C. P., Kochhar, A., Tai, T., Lo, C. Y., Le, S., Kim, E., &
Chen, S. Y. (2021). Microtia Reconstruction and Erector Spinae Block in Children: A Case Series With Chart Review. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Tai T., Chow M., Kochhar A. (2020). Hair Loss Physiology & Transplantation. In L.N. Lee (Ed.), Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma: Evidence-Based Essentials, (pp. 29-34). Switzerland: Springer Nature.
Tai T., Chow M., Nadami S., Kochhar A. (2020). Indications and Contraindications for Hair Transplant. In L.N. Lee (Ed.), Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma: Evidence-Based Essentials, (pp. 35-43). Switzerland: Springer Nature.
Tai T., & Kochhar A. (2020). Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, 28(2), 149-159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2020.01.004
Tai T., & Maceri D. (2019). Parathyroid Disease: A Paradigm for Disease Management. Clinics in Surgery, 4, 2385. Retrieved from http://www.clinicsinsurgery.com/pdfs_folder/cis-v4-id2385.pdf
Tai T., & Maceri D. (2017). Split Central Venous Sampling of Parathyroid Hormone in Non-localizing Parathyroid Tumors. Clinics in Surgery, 2, 1647. Retrieved from http://www.clinicsinsurgery.com/full- text/cis-v2-id1647.php
Eisert C., Tai T., Fisher L., Giannotta S., Friedman R. (2017). High Volume Multidisciplinary Surgical Team Experience: Reduced Operative Times and Better Patient Outcomes. Journal of Neurological Surgery, 78(1), 1-156.
Oral & Grand Rounds Presentations
Tai, T., Barr, J., Delaney, S.W., Kridel, R.K., (2023, October). Effects of Surgery on the Wide Columella. AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
Tai, T., (2023, April). The Use of Machine Learning in Facial Paralysis Assessment and Alternative Applications in Facial Plastics. University of Ottawa Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Ottawa, ON.
Tai T. (2022, June). Dynamic Assessment of Facial Paralysis Using Artificial Intelligence-based Measures. Howard P. House, MD Lectureship and Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.
Tai T., Bose D, Somandepalli K, Kochhar A, Naranayan S. (2021, September). Automated Dynamic Assessment of Facial Paralysis Using Artificial Intelligence-based Measures. AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
Tai T. (2020, June). Using Machine Learning to Perform Dynamic Analysis of Facial Paralysis. Howard
- House, MD Lectureship and Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.
Tai T. (2020, November). Principles and Advancements in Facial Reanimation. Keck School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA.
Tai T. (2020, March). Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia. Keck School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA.
Tai T., & Tu N. (2019, May). Revision Stapes Surgery: Surgical and Audiologic Outcomes. Howard P. House, MD Lectureship and Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.
Tai T., & Maceri D. (2017, January). Split Central Venous Sampling of Parathyroid Hormone in Non- localizing Parathyroid Tumors. American College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Santa Barbara, CA.
Tao L., Stojanova Z., Adolazimi Y., Yu H., Tai T., Segil N. (2016, January). Genome-wide Profiling of cis-regulatory Elements in Hair Cells and Supporting Cells from Neonatal Organ of Corti. Association for Research in Otolaryngology Midwinter Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Tai T., Llamas F., Tao L., Segil N. (2016, May). Assay for Specificity of Hair Cell and Supporting Cell Enhancer Function in the Neonatal Organ of Corti. Keck School of Medicine Medical Student Research Forum 2016, Los Angeles, CA.
Poster Presentations
Tai T., Bose D, Somandepalli K, Kochhar A, Naranayan S. (2020, September). Automated Dynamic Analysis of Facial Paralysis Using Artificial Intelligence. AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA.
Kim J., Gantz O., Tai T., Hsu A.K., Markarian A. (2020, January). The Effect of Serial Alar Base Reduction on Nostril Size in a Cadaveric Model. Triologic Society Meeting – COSM, Coronado, Ca.
Tai T., Llamas F., Tao L., Segil N. (2016, May) Assay for Specificity of Hair Cell and Supporting Cell Enhancer Function in the Neonatal Organ of Corti. Keck School of Medicine Medical Student Research Forum, Los Angeles, CA.
Tao L., Stojanova Z., Abdolazimi Y., Yu H., Trecek T., Tai T., Llamas J., Makmura W., Segil N. (2016, April). Investigation of cis-regulatory elements and trans-acting factors regulating cell type specific gene expression in cochlear hair cells and supporting cells. Emerging Innovations in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.
Tai T., Amar, A., Mack, W., Cen Y., Chan C. (2014, April). Effects of ADHD on Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury. Keck School of Medicine Medical Student Research Forum, Los Angeles, CA.
Honors
Otolaryngology Training Exam Performance Award, Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, 2020.
Outstanding Participation Award, International Collaborative Multi-Institutional Otolaryngology Residency Education Program, 2020.
Clinic and Translation Research Study Design, Southern California Clinical and Translation Science Institute, 2019.
Dean’s Research Scholarship, Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery: Dr. Niparko & Dr. Segil, Keck School of Medicine, 2016.
Presidential Scholar, USC College of Letters, Arts, & Sciences, 2012-2017.
Steven & Kathryn Sample Renaissance Scholar, USC College of Letters, Arts, & Sciences, 2012-2017.
Viterbi School of Engineering Scholarship, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, 2012-2013.
Leadership & Service
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Clinical Instructor
2022 – 2023
USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology Residency Program
Resident Academics Chair
2021-2022
Resident Temporal Bone Course Coordinator
2021-2022
American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy
Peer Reviewer
2021-2022
USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology ACGME Program Evaluation Committee
Resident Committee Member
2020-2021
Keck Medicine of USC Otolaryngology Student Interest Group
Resident Panelist
2019-2020
Keck Medicine of USC Introduction to Clinical Medicine Otolaryngology Workshop
Instructor
2017-2020
LAC + USC Medical Center, Committee of Interns and Residents Patient Care Fund
Department Representative
2018-2020
USC Department of Cell and Neurobiology
Anatomy Teaching Assistant
2015-2017
USC Student-Run Clinic
Student Physician Volunteer
2012-2017
Introduction to Clinical Medicine, Keck School of Medicine
Elected Representative
2013-2014
Procedures
• Rhinoplasty
• Ethnic rhinoplasty
• Septoplasty
• Turbinate reduction
• Sinus surgery
• Facial fat transfer
• Upper/ lower blepharoplasty
• Otoplasty
• Cheek (malar augmentation)
• Submalar augmentation
• Chin augmentation
• Submental liposuction
• Neck lift
• Buccal fat removal
• Skin lesion removal
• Facial skin lesion reconstruction
• Facial paralysis rehabilitation (i.e eyelid gold weight)
• HF treatment for Snoring and Sleep Apnea
• Botulinum Toxin Type A Injections and Fillers
