Labiaplasty has emerged as a popular cosmetic surgery for women seeking vaginal tightening and aesthetic enhancement of the labia. A larger labia may occur by birth or the labial tissue may become lax due to aging and other factors. An elongated labia can interfere with the daily activities, impose restrictions on the types of clothes a woman may wear, and may even affect the sexual satisfaction of a woman.

Labiaplasty can correct this condition by reducing the size of the labia and reshaping it to improve the patient’s quality of life and sexual aesthetics. It is important to choose an experienced plastic surgeon for a sensitive and intricate procedure such as labiaplasty for vaginal tightening. Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) is a leading plastic surgeon providing labiaplasty to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding locations.

 

Candidacy

If the inner labial lips hang below the outer labia majora, a woman may be a good candidate for labiaplasty plastic surgery. Women who experience discomfort or pain during intercourse due to excessive pulling on the labial lips, have problems with labial hygiene, or feel embarrassed to wear certain types of clothes with confidence, may seek permanent relief through labiaplasty.

The surgeon will evaluate the condition of the labia to determine whether it is possible to address the woman’s concerns with labiaplasty procedure. Minor asymmetries between labia minora and majora may persist even after the procedure. The surgeon will explain all aspects of the surgery to help the patient make an informed decision.

 

Treatment Options

If the labia majora is excessively large, the cosmetic surgeon may recommend liposuction or excision of the elongated tissue. On the other hand, if the labia majora is unusually small, the surgeon may have to perform a fat transfer procedure to augment the size. The procedure may be performed at an accredited surgical center with the patient under general or local anesthesia with sedation.

Labia minora will be evaluated not only for size, but also for clitoral hooding. Sometimes one part of the minora may be oversized, which can be corrected with partial tissue removal to enhance the size and shape. This technique is often accompanied by removal of excessive clitoral hooding, which will involve an extended incision between the minora and majora.

When excess tissue in both the majora and minora is removed and meticulous hemostatis has been achieved, labia reshaping will be coupled with customized closure. In some cases, the surgeon may offer non-invasive treatment options such as laser tightening or collagen injections into the G-spot. Dr. Q receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for labiaplasty.

 

Recovery

Most women can resume their regular activities or return to work in about one week after labiaplasty, but complete healing can take up to six weeks. Hygiene in the incision areas must be maintained carefully, and sexual activity should be avoided for at least one month. The surgeon may provide an antibiotic ointment to be applied twice a day for the first two weeks.

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

Reverse abdominoplasty is a unique cosmetic surgery procedure that involves pulling up of the excess skin rather than down, as in a traditional abdominoplasty. The procedure may be recommended for women and men who did not achieve full skin tightening and firmness above the navel in a previous tummy tuck surgery.

If a woman seeks tummy tuck in conjunction with breast surgery, a reverse abdominoplasty may help because the incision can be made in the same place and the excess tissue from one area may be used in the other in some cases. This enables a more conservative surgery to be performed. Experienced plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) provides reverse abdominoplasty to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding communities.

 

Procedure

The reverse abdominoplasty plastic surgery technique involves the excision of loose abdominal skin vertically upwards. The incisions are placed discreetly in the inframammary creases beneath the breasts, which will hide the scarring. Ideal candidates will be women with slightly or fairly sagging breasts, which serve to conceal the inframammary folds successfully.

The surgeon will place permanent lifting sutures that raise the lower skin edge, following excision of loose skin, to the upper skin edge in the inframammary fold. The permanent sutures will keep the resulting surgical scar hidden within the fold. This is an important part of the reverse abdominoplasty procedure.

 

Benefits

Dr. Q is a leading cosmetic surgeon who will recommend reverse tummy tuck to suitable candidates in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and other areas. One of the key benefits of this surgery is that it ensures that the patient’s original belly button is preserved. Therefore, a woman will not have any visibility of the surgical scars when she is wearing a two-piece bikini or regular undergarments.

Another important benefit is that the procedure involves reduced interruption of the normal blood supply in the abdominal tissue because less undermining of the skin is involved. This allows for a more extensive liposuction of the waist and back to be performed at the same time.

 

Comprehensive Surgery

Many of the patients who decide to receive reverse abdominoplasty surgery will have the advantage of a more comprehensive procedure in a less invasive manner. They will undergo a reverse upper abdominoplasty in conjunction with a lower mini or partial abdominoplasty.

This will involve tightening of the complete length of the rectus abdominis muscles, and liposuction of the circumferential trunk. At the same time, the original belly button will remain intact. Dr. Q usually refers to this procedure as ‘reverse upper / modified lower abdominoplasty’.

 

Ideal for Women Seeking Breast Surgery

The incision in case of a reverse abdominoplasty can be placed beneath the breast instead of the lower abdomen. A breast lift or breast reduction procedure can then be performed through the same incision.

If the woman needs breast enhancement without implants, a reverse abdominoplasty will allow the use of excess tissue removed from the abdomen to augment the breasts. Dr. Q is one of the few surgeons performing reverse abdominoplasty for appropriate candidates with outstanding results.

 

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

A growing number of men are seeking cosmetic surgery every year, leading to innovation and customization for male aesthetic procedures. While some procedures are specifically designed for men, many men, in fact, choose procedures similar to the ones women do.

It is important to choose a plastic surgeon who understands male anatomy and has experience in providing procedures for men. Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) is a leading plastic surgeon providing aesthetic procedures to men in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding communities.

 

Common Procedures

Some of the plastic surgery procedures that are similar between women and men may include the following:

 

Eyelid Surgery 

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty can be performed to rejuvenate the lower or upper eyelids or both. The surgeon will make small incisions in targeted areas to remove excess fat and skin from around the eyelids. This can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, under-eye bags, and droopy skin over the upper lids. Sometimes the procedure may be combined with a brow lift to achieve more effective aesthetic outcomes.

 

Nose Reshaping

Nose reshaping surgery or rhinoplasty is a procedure designed to enhance the shape or size of the nose in proportion to other facial features. It may include redefining the nasal tip, straightening nasal bridge, removing nasal bumps, improving the shape of nostrils, and other corrections. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Q receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for male rhinoplasty.

 

Tummy Tuck 

Excess fat and skin in the abdominal area is a common problem for men, which may occur due to genetic or lifestyle factors. This condition can be corrected with abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery. In recent years, an increasing number of men are choosing tummy tuck to improve their abdominal contours.

 

Specific Male Procedures

Certain procedures are specifically developed to correct typical male aesthetic needs. These may include:

 

Liposculpture

Men may develop stubborn fat pockets in certain areas of the body, which can be addressed with liposculpture procedure. The procedure is ideal for individuals who have a moderate body weight and fairly elastic skin, but excess fat tissue in areas such as the abdomen, flanks, neck, cheeks, chin, upper arms, or buttocks.

 

Gynecomastia Surgery

Some men may develop excess tissue in the breast area, which is a condition known as gynecomastia or enlarged male breasts. Breast reduction surgery for gynecomastia may be performed to restore a more masculine contour. Gynecomastia corrective surgery should only be performed by an experienced plastic surgeon for safe and desirable results.

 

Subpectoral Implant Surgery

Subpectoral implants, commonly known as pec implants, are an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery procedure for men. Many men wish to develop the pectoralis major and minor muscles that build the male chest.

With supervised exercise and fitness techniques, it is possible to develop sufficient pec thickness and fullness. However, achieving the right size and definition may not be easy. This is where pec implant surgery can help, which will involve placing the implants under the pec major muscle.

 

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