Radiesse Dermal Filler Approved for Hand Wrinkle Treatment

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Medical Spa | Med Spa | Cosmetic Surgeon | Rancho Mirage | Palm Desert CARadiesse is a marvelous, stellar, and state of the art dermal filler injectable treatment, which has now received an additional approval from the FDA for hand augmentation. This time-tested non-surgical procedure can treat loss of volume in the dorsum of the hands, and rejuvenate their appearance through reduction of folds and wrinkles.

For a long time, Radiesse has been a popular, FDA approved treatment for the reduction of facial wrinkles. Millions of patients keen to achieve a younger looking skin without surgery have benefitted from this treatment. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt provides this treatment to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding communities.

Effective Treatment for Hands

Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), which is the key ingredient in Radiesse, is a unique agent which can plump up the skin and produce a volumizing effect. Loose skin of the hands can become fuller and tighter with a more youthful appearance. Results of Radiesse treatment on the hands, which received from a trained professional at a med spa, can last for up a year or more, and repeat treatments may be sought to extend the results.

The standout capabilities of Radiesse for hand rejuvenation was proved through a randomized and controlled clinical trial involving blinded evaluations. Following the test, the evaluators said that Radiesse caused improvement in the appearance of both hands in about 75% of the treated patients at three months.

In the same test, about 98% of the treated patients reported significant improvement in the appearance of their hands at three months. The Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) was used to measure the results after initial and repeat treatments. The results were correlated with actual clinical improvements, and all primary and secondary endpoints were achieved.

Proven Safety

The vast majority of adverse events that were reported during the testing of Radiesse for hand wrinkle treatment related to reactions on the injection site. The reactions included swelling, redness, pain, and bruising, ranging from mild to moderate, and lasting for brief period. Treatment was not found to be necessary to address these temporary symptoms.

No acute device related adverse events were reported during the tests. In any case, it is recommended that Radiesse and other similar advanced minimally invasive and non-invasive procedures should be provided only by certified experts. Dr. Q medical spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for this procedure.

Biocompatible Treatment

Radiesse gel is made up of tiny microspheres that are suspended in the viscous gel solution. The main ingredient of this filler is CaHA, which is a naturally occurring substance in the human body. Therefore, it is a highly biocompatible treatment, requiring no prior allergy tests. It can be used easily for sensitive areas such as the face and hands.

How does it Work?

Radiesse microspheres will stimulate the production of natural collagen in the deeper skin layers. This supports the development of fresh tissue for sustainable impact. Radiesse injections can be administered using a local anesthetic, and the procedure will take about 30 minutes or less for both hands.

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

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.

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

New Med Spa by Dr. Q

Medical Spa | Med Spa | Cosmetic Surgeon | Rancho Mirage | Palm Desert CAOne 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.

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 .

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