“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 make her look and feel her best. There is no set formula, but more of a “mixing and matching” of specific procedures tailored to achieve each patient’s desired results for this new stage in her life.
Dr. Quardt guides each patient through the process, educating them on their options, what is realistic and best for them, and how to best prepare for and recover from their procedures.
“It is so rewarding for me, as a female surgeon and mother, to help women to look and feel their best after the wonderful, life-changing (yet body-altering) event of becoming a mother.”
Mommy Makeovers can include any combination of a wide range of procedures such as the following:
- Breast Augmentation – with implants, or through fat transfer
- Breast Lift – to create perky breasts by removing excess skin, or to enhance breast shape and breast size along with implants
- Breast Reduction – to reduce overly large breasts and also create a lift
- Liposuction – to the abdomen, hips, thighs, back in order to create a waistline and contour the body
- Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck – to remove excess skin and fat and flatten the underlying abdominal muscles (often combined with liposuction)
- Labiaplasty – to reduce redundant outer lip skin/tissue
Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding certainly change a woman’s body, but the Mommy Makeover isn’t about “restoring a pre-pregnancy body” per se. It is more about determining a woman’s unique needs and goals moving forward, and establishing a road map with the advice and expertise of her surgeon to attain the optimal body aesthetic for each woman’s unique stage in their lives.
This 49-year-old mother complained of loss of fullness of her breasts after having one child and breastfeeding. She was very fit, but didn’t like a small flap of skin on her lower abdomen. She underwent a Breast Augmentation with Silicone Gel Implants as well as Mini Tummy Tuck.
This 30-year-old mother of one lost about 80 pounds after her pregnancy. She desired fuller breasts and a flat tummy. She underwent a Breast Augmentation using “Gummy Bear” Implants, a Tummy-Tuck, and Liposuction of her torso.
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 USC, and over 20 years of experience, Dr. Quardt is a trusted expert in aesthetic surgery, known for her compassionate approach and exceptional surgical skills.
“I offer a Surgeon’s Hand with a Woman’s Touch.”
Suzanne Quardt, MD
As a female plastic surgeon, wife, and mother, Dr. Quardt has a particular passion for women’s cosmetic concerns. She specializes in breast augmentation, liposuction and tummy tucks, and can help women translate their treatment goals into realistic outcomes.
Known for her warm, approachable demeanor, Dr. Quardt makes every patient feel comfortable and empowered throughout their surgical journey. Her commitment to excellence, combined with her deep understanding of the female perspective, has made her a go-to surgeon for women wanting to look and feel their best.
