Fractional CO2 laser is the gold standard for laser skin resurfacing when it comes to treating the effects of facial skin aging. This procedure is used to address a wide range of skin conditions, including: It can also be used for other visible areas of the body, such as the neck, chest, or hands. Additionally,…

Many women, for a variety of different reasons, decide to remove their breast implants. One of the biggest concerns is “how will my breasts look after removing my implants?” The volume loss can sometimes create a “caved in” deformity of the upper and central breast after removing the implant. This type of volume loss can…

“A Mommy Makeover is just a Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck, right?”  Not according to Dr. Suzanne Quardt (aka Dr Q). That is a limiting definition of what this life-changing transformation can include. In Dr. Quardt’s practice, a Mommy Makeover is any combination of procedures that a woman and her plastic surgeon deem beneficial to…

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Suzanne Quardt, a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, has joined our practice!! She recently relocated from the Palm Desert area to Newport Beach, and joined the Appearance Center based on its reputation for outstanding patient care.  With extensive training at top institutions, including a surgical residency and two fellowships at…

As we age, our temple areas lose fat, leading to a “hollow” look with a decrease in natural volume. Injectables such as hyaluronic acid dermal fillers or Sculptra can help fill in these areas and restore volume to the temple and brow area. Injectables in the temple provide immediate results with little to no recovery time. It is a relatively quick, in-office treatment and…

The term “dorsal preservation rhinoplasty” refers to the practice of protecting the dorsal area of the nose, or the bridge. This procedure selectively removes small amounts of bone and cartilage located under the nasal bridge. Through this method, experienced surgeons can reduce the height of the nasal dorsum, or nose bridge, while preserving the patient’s…