FDA Approves Kybella Treatment for Fat below the Chin

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FDA Approves Kybella Treatment for Fat below the Chin

Excess fat deposits below the chin can give an unsightly appearance of double chin. Liposuction cosmetic surgery is usually recommended to treat this condition, but some patients may be reluctant to choose an elective surgery procedure. For all such patients, a new and revolutionary non-surgical treatment called Kybella is now available.

Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) is a leading plastic surgeon providing state of the art surgical and as well as non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Dr. Q offers cutting edge injectable solution called Kybella to address stubborn fat pockets below the chin. She receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding communities.

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FDA Approval

The US Food and Drug Administration has recently given its approval to Kybella for the treatment of moderate to severe fat tissue below the chin, which is called submental fat. This makes Kybella the first and only injectable treatment for submental fat to receive the FDA approval. Kybella is exclusively created to reduce fats in the submental area only.

Extensive tests and trials have been conducted to determine the safety and efficacy of Kybella for fat reduction under the chin. Excellent test results as well as positive patient feedback have encouraged leading cosmetic surgeons such as Dr. Q to offer Kybella non-surgical alternative.

How does it Work?

Kybella is based on deoxycholic acid that is naturally produced in the human body. This substance is designed to help the body absorb fats. When Kybella is injected into the submental fat tissue, it causes the physical destruction of the cell membrane. With this treatment, the unwanted fat cells are eliminated.

If injected wrongly, it may cause undesirable destruction of healthy skin cells. Therefore, it is important to choose a trained and experienced treatment provider for Kybella. Dr. Q Medical Spa and plastic surgery practice are equipped to provide this treatment to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas.

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Choosing an Expert

For an advanced injectable procedure such as Kybella, it is very important to receive the injections only from a recognized and certified expert. According to Amy G. Egan, M.D., M.P.H., deputy director of the Office of Drug Evaluation III in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Kybella treatment should only be provided by licensed healthcare professionals.

At the same time, the patients should be fully aware of the potential risks associated with the use of the drug. Egan says that it is important to remember that Kybella is only approved for the treatment of submental fat, and whether it is suitable for other areas of the body is not yet known.

Treatment Protocol

Kybella is administered in the injection form directly into the fat tissue below the chin. Patients can receive multiple injections in a single treatment session. Up to six treatments may be received by a patient, but treatment sessions should be spaced at least a month apart. Kybella drug is currently available in single patient use vials, and it must not be mixed or diluted with any other compounds that are on the market.

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To learn more about the plastic surgery treatments and procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) please contact us at 760-324-2660. To learn more about Dr. Q’s Medical Spa please visit drqmedicalspa.com

Medical Spa | Med Spa | Cosmetic Surgeon | Rancho Mirage | Palm Desert CA

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Advancements in cosmetic surgery have enabled millions of women and men in the US to enhance their aesthetic appearance in a highly desirable manner. However, not every individual is ready for an elective surgery procedure for aesthetic purposes. In such cases, innovative non-surgical techniques may be applied to deliver similar results.

Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) is a board certified plastic surgeon providing state of the art procedures for the breast, body and face. Dr. Q has also set up a world class medical spa for non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures. Patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding communities have an opportunity to receive cutting edge solutions at the med spa.

Combining Art and Science

Whether it is a plastic surgery or non-surgical procedure, it is possible to achieve natural looking, sustainable and predictable results when the treatment provider combines the principles of both art and science in the procedure. It is this core strength of Dr. Q Medical Spa that distinguishes it from most other treatment providers that offer non-surgical aesthetic solutions.

Dr. Q and her team of med spa experts will carefully assess the patient’s unique anatomy and their personal aesthetic goals. Most appropriate treatment options will be offered, which are mostly customized to address the specific concerns of the patient. Very high patient satisfaction rates are achieved in this way by Dr. Q and her team. As a leading cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Q receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas.

Procedures at the Medical Spa

Dr. Q’s Rancho Mirage medical spa offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, which include the following:

Chemical Peels
Botox and Dysport
Facial Fillers
Voluma
Laser Procedures
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Lip Enhancement
Liquid Facelift
Latisse
Hyperpigmentation
Melasma
Microneedling
Chemical Peels
Acne Scarring
Skin Care

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Re-Q-Venation

Dr. Q Medical Spa has taken innovation in non-surgical aesthetic procedures to an entirely different level as compared to many other med spa service providers. Every single aesthetic procedure is prepared and designed uniquely with an aim to achieve maximum impact with minimally invasive or non-invasive techniques.

Safety and predictability of outcomes improves dramatically when Dr. Q and her compassionate team apply the principles of Re-Q-Venation to optimize procedures. State of the art technologies and equipment are available at Dr. Q Medical Spa. The ambience resembles that of a luxurious retreat, which can immediately put the patient at ease and help to deliver a highly satisfying overall treatment experience.

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Latest, Cutting Edge Solutions

Dr. Q’s prime motive in every procedure is to provide the best in class treatment and care that a patient deserves. Therefore, she stays constantly updated with the next generation aesthetic technologies and techniques, and is one of the early adopters of proven, innovative solutions.

As a result, Dr. Q Medical Spa today boasts of a wide array of advanced aesthetic services that are designed to deliver outstanding results for every patient.

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Fat Grafting can Reduce the Appearance of Breast Implant Rippling

Breast augmentation cosmetic surgery has continued to rank among the most popular procedures in the U.S. ever since the FDA approved silicone and saline implants for cosmetic breast enhancement. Success rates of the procedure have improved dramatically with advancements in surgical techniques and innovative breast implant qualities. However, sometimes the implants can still develop post-op complications.

Implant rippling is one of the common issues, which can compromise the shape and appearance of the breast. The problem can be addressed to a magnificent extent with a fat grafting technique. As compared to breast revision, fat grafting is a much lesser invasive procedure to improve breast appearance after implant rippling. Leading plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt provides this procedure to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding areas.

Why Rippling Occurs?

In some cases, the patient may choose extra large breast implants that are oversized for her breast anatomy, while in other situations, the cosmetic surgeon may make a wrong judgment of size, and recommend oversized implants. The result can be over-stretching of the breast tissue. If the available breast tissue proves to be inadequate in covering the implant, rippling may occur.

While implant rippling can be corrected with breast replacement surgery, but that is a complicated and expensive option. Most patients will have the option to choose fat grafting procedure to address the problem of implant rippling. Fat grafting can add more volume and coverage to the existing implant. This will not resolve the rippling effect, but make it significantly less noticeable.

High Precision

A key advantage with fat grafting technique to reduce the appearance of implant rippling is the precision. The procedure allows for the placement of extra fat in very precise location to achieve maximum coverage. Harvested fat cells can be placed in the desired spots to improve shape and fullness. Thin-bodied women can be the best beneficiaries of fat grafting.

Fat grafting enables the surgeon to create a sort of padding over the rippled implants, leading to thickening of the breast tissue. It volumizes the upper pole of the breasts, supporting increased coverage of the underlying implants. Breast asymmetries can also be reduced with fat grafting.

Choosing the Right Surgeon

Fat grafting is a less invasive technique, and may appear to be a rather simple procedure at the outset. However, in reality this procedure very sensitive and involves high skills and experience. Only an experienced plastic surgeon would be able to achieve consistent looking results in every case. From fat harvesting to fat purifying to fat grafting, every stage of the procedure will make an impact on the final result. Dr. Quardt provides fat grafting to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas.

Some degree of fat loss will almost always occur during the fat harvesting stage. However, a skilled surgeon can minimize the loss and thereby reduce the number of grafts needed. The most adept surgeons are typically able to ensure that a minimum of 70 to 90% of the injected fat does not perish but is able to live after this stage is completed.

New Med Spa by Dr. Q

One of the key factors in achieving healthy and desirable results with a cosmetic surgery or non-surgical aesthetic procedure is to choose the right surgical practice. Skills and experience of the cosmetic surgeon will make a major difference to the kind of results that can be achieved with these procedures.

Dr. Suzanne Quardt, affectionately called Dr. Q by her patients, is a well-known board certified plastic surgeon providing a range of aesthetic procedures, both invasive and non-invasive. Many of her patients are keen to receive non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures. Therefore, Dr. Q has launched an exclusive state of the art facility for such procedures called Dr. Q Medical Spa.

Patients can have the best of both the worlds now under the professional expertise and supervision of Dr. Q. They may receive as combination of plastic surgery and non-surgical procedures as needed to meet their personal aesthetic goals. Dr. Q Medical Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding communities.

Customized Treatments

Dr. Q Medical Spa has a team of highly qualified and trained professionals with a proven track record of successful non-surgical aesthetic procedures. The med spa is equipped with advanced technologies which are designed to produce efficient aesthetic outcomes, which are long lasting as well as natural looking. Customization of procedures is one of the distinguishing features of the facility.

Dr. Q and her team of experts will pay maximum attention to the patient’s unique aesthetic needs, and suggest appropriate treatment combinations to meet those needs in the best possible way. Depending on the patient’s anatomical and health conditions, each treatment will be customized to produce wholesome and highly desirable results. Dr. Q provides treatments to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby locations.

Re-Q-Venation

Dr. Q Medical Spa aptly describes its services as Re-Q-Venation because of the innovation and creativity that goes into the preparation and designing of every procedure. Each procedure is optimized to achieve safe, fantastic, and targeted outcomes, and carried out by Dr. Q and her compassionate team of professionals.

Dr. Q Med Spa boasts of cutting edge technologies that are combined with a luxurious, retreat style setting to provide every patient a highly satisfying treatment experience.

Constantly Updated Techniques

Dr. Q is driven by a passion to provide the very latest and proven aesthetic techniques and technologies for body contouring, skin rejuvenation and other procedures at the medical spa. She invests time in keeping herself updated with the next generation technologies and procedures, and constantly upgrades her practice to the next level.

This has allowed Dr. Q to equip her practice as well as medical spa to provide patients with a wide range of aesthetic services that are designed to accommodate their specific needs and deliver exceptional outcomes. Personalized patient care is the hallmark of Dr. Q medical spa, which has proved to be an award winning combination with cutting edge technologies. The facility has earned recognition in the media and enjoys a high reputation in the local region.