Doctor Helena Guarda, MD Plastic Surgeon Suffolk, Virginia

Name: Helena Guarda, MD
Last name: Guarda
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2001
Years experience: 22
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Plastic Surgery Specialists of Virginia, Inc.
Address: 5131 River Club Dr.
Address suite: Ste. 110
Phone: +1 757-483-6550
City: Suffolk
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 23435
Country: US
Statement: Patients trust Dr. Guarda because of her experience, results and caring for the best possible patient experience. Dr. Guarda focus on best practice patient education and long term satisfaction.
Consulting Fees: 0$
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Clinical Privileges: 
  • Sentara Obici Hospital, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, Biology, Monmouth College
  • Medical: MD, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Louisiana State University
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Louisiana State University
  • Fellowships:
  • Microsurgery, Breast Reconstruction with Perforator Flaps, Louisiana State University

Helena Guarda, MD

Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Helena Maria Guarda (ABMSUID -721620)

Viewed: 8/7/2008
Day of birth: 6/2/1967

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
9/14/2002 – 12/31/2012
Education: 1994 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: Plastic Surgery Specialists of Virginia Inc5833 Harbour View Blvd Ste BSuffolk, VA 23435-2657 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 36.8765503,-76.4396102

Primary location: 
Location name: Suffolk
State: VA
Country: US
Map point: 36.7282,-76.58319855

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/+Plasticsurgeryspecialistsva/

Treatments: 
  • AlloDerm
  • Arm Lift
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Blue Peel
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reconstruction with SGAP Flap
  • Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implant Removal
  • Butt Implants
  • Butt Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CoolSculpting
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Diastasis Recti Repair
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Feminization Surgery
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Feminizing Top Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Masculinizing Top Surgery
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Microblading
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Reduction
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Butt Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Obagi Nu-Derm
  • Panniculectomy
  • Permanent Makeup
  • Restylane
  • Retin-A
  • Scar Removal
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SkinCeuticals
  • SkinPen
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.7
Profile views: 5933
Answer count: 111
Review count: 23
5 star count: 3
Total star count: 3
Star rating: 2.9365390298238
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Aug 26, 2021
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Dec 11, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Suffolk, VA, US. GPS coordinates: 36.7282,-76.58319855

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Breast Implants (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (May 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Panniculectomy (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Sep 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Mastectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Chin Liposuction (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implants (May 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $6407 – Nov 27, 2017 – Suffolk, VA
  • $6407 – Nov 27, 2017 – Suffolk, VA
  • $7000 – Sep 27, 2018
  • $6407 – Nov 27, 2017 – Suffolk, VA
  • $6407 – Nov 27, 2017 – Suffolk, VA

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $8000 – Mar 13, 2018
  • $5200 – Jul 3, 2018 – Suffolk
  • $9036 – Jun 1, 2021
  • $8000 – Mar 13, 2018
  • $8000 – Mar 13, 2018
  • $5200 – Jul 3, 2018 – Suffolk
  • $5200 – Jul 3, 2018 – Suffolk
  • $10000 – Mar 16, 2012 – Suffolk, VA

CoolSculpting Prices

  • $2924 – Dec 7, 2017
  • $1200 – Mar 20, 2018 – Suffolk, VA
  • $1200 – Mar 1, 2018
  • $1 – Sep 12, 2017
  • $1200 – Mar 1, 2018
  • $1200 – Mar 1, 2018
  • $1200 – Mar 20, 2018 – Suffolk, VA
  • $1200 – Mar 20, 2018 – Suffolk, VA
  • $1200 – Mar 20, 2018
  • $2924 – Dec 7, 2017
  • $2924 – Dec 7, 2017
  • $1 – Sep 12, 2017
  • $1 – Sep 12, 2017
  • $1200 – Mar 20, 2018

Breast Implants Prices

  • $7000 – Sep 27, 2018
  • $6550 – May 28, 2015 – Suffolk, VA
  • $6550 – May 28, 2015 – Suffolk, VA
  • $7000 – Sep 27, 2018
  • $7000 – Sep 27, 2018

Chin Liposuction Prices

  • $2500 – Jul 20, 2022
  • $2500 – Jul 20, 2022

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Plastic Surgery Specialists Of VA – Suffolk, https://www.plasticsurgeryspecialistsva.com/
Address
5833 Harbour View Blvd.Ste. B, Suffolk, Virginia, US, 23435 (GPS coordinates: 36.8707415,-76.4434291)
Phone
(757) 483-6550
Working Hours
Mon: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Jul 9, 2018 / Aug 26, 2019

Special Offers

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20% Bonus with Gift Card – $10 Bonus Card
Dec 1, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2019
$10 – Bonus Card for every $50 Skin2O Spa Gift Card Purchased from Dec. 01 to Dec. 31., 2019
*Bonus Card Expires 01/31/2020 | No Cash Value | restrictions apply | Bonus Card may be used toward any Skin2O Spa Service from 01/03/2020 – 01/31/2020
Visit Us at 5833 Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk | Call (757) 483-6550
Any treatment
Juvederm + Botox Special
Dec 9, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2019
$300 Off – 2 Juvederm + 25 units Botox
$150 Off – 1 Juvederm + Botox
limited quantities available. while supplies last
Specific treatments
CoolEvent CoolSculpting Open House Sep. 24th, 2019
Sep 24, 2019 /
Sep 27, 2019
Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 | 4p.m. – 5p.m. and 5p.m. – 6p.m.
Educational event featuring information and presentations on the CoolSculpting Freeze Your Fat Away procedure. Personal evaluations all evening. CoolSculpting the FDA cleared no down time procedure to significantly reduce body fat in the abdomen, back, arm, chin and thigh area.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
When implants are removed with or without capsule, do the lymph nodes stop swelling?
Lymph node swelling and capsular contracture
Jan 28, 2020
From your question, it appears you have had a workup showing no cause for the enlarged lymph nodes. You also report having pain and capsular contracture on the same side. I recommend seeing a plastic surgeon for evaluation and implant removal/ exchange. It is not uncommon for capsular contracture to cause pain. During the procedure if the capsule is thick, which it most likely is given the contracture, it will be removed. You should discuss with your...
Tuberous breasts? Does anything in particular need to be done to address the pointyness and asymmetry
breast asymmetry
Oct 17, 2019
Your situation is not uncommon. Many women have asymmetry of their breasts. Your right breast is smaller and appears to have tighter skin envelope below the nipple. On exam your surgeon would feel the skin quality and tightness. A dual plane breast augmentation would release this lower if needed and a larger implant can be used to reach better symmetry. During consultation the size and profile will be determined on your measurements and skin quality. I find it helpful when patients have...
Is there a visible difference between 505 cc and 560 cc breast implants?
implant sizes
Oct 17, 2019
During your consultation your surgeon took measurements to determine which size implant would be best on your body frame. The 55cc difference will translate into slight increase in medial and upper pole fullness; this sounds like what you are hoping to achieve. Make sure to communicate with your surgeon your goals. It sound like your are on your way to great results.
Best of luck with your surgery
I have what looks like a type "double bubble" on my natural breasts (no implants). Will implants make
double bubble
Oct 17, 2019
In your photo there is an additional crease in your breast. Physical examination should determine if this is muscle or skin only creating this crease. If this is scored and released during implant placement it should improve after your procedure.
Best of luck on your surgery
Can multiple lipomas in different areas be removed through liposuction?
liposuction for lipomas
Oct 17, 2019
Lipomas are fatty tumors often enclosed by a small thin capsule. If not completely removed they will recur. Liposuction can be done and create a smooth appearance but the entire lipoma may not have been removed and it may recur. There are other nonsurgical techniques that have been used including Kybella and Coolsculpting with some success. Most small lipomas "pop out" through a small incision.
I recommend consulting with your surgeon regarding the different options and which will...
What complications are there with the removal of silicone breast implants that were implanted behind
Implant rupture
Oct 8, 2019
It is very common to find a rupture on mammogram from an old implant of this age. Many of the women I have treated have had some weight gain and increase in breast size from the time of their surgery. This extra breast tissue allows for removal of the implant and possible breast lift if needed.
During the surgery it is common to find the implant gel has leaked beyond the shell of the implant but is contained within the capsule. Removing the capsule from the muscle may injure a...
Can my asymmetrical earlobes be repaired because of bad stitching?
Earlobe scar
Sep 16, 2019
Thank you for your question and photo.
From your photo there is some swelling still present, the scar has widened and there are marks from what may have been sutures. I would recommend waiting a few weeks for the edema to improve and consider revision of the scar. This could be done in the office under local anesthesia. A plastic surgeon should be able to help you
Best of luck
How would you fix my pixie ear? Would a surgeon cut in the same incision or make two new ones either
Pixie ear following facelift
Sep 16, 2019
Unfortunately tension on the incision line has stretched the ear giving it this shape.. Depending on what the remaining results are, this may be corrected in the office under local anesthesia. Resecuring the underlying tissue will reduce the tension and the skin. I would return to your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns and how they can be corrected.
Best of luck
Should I get a capsulectomy and a new implant after second capsular contracture? Should I remove both
Implant position
Sep 11, 2019
Capsular contracture can cause deformity of the breast as well as pain. From the photo it appears your left implant has dropped. The right implant appears to be positioned properly, but it may be tight and causing you pain. I would recommend returning to your plastic surgeon and discussing your pain. On exam the implant will feel harder and tighter than the left. Massage techniques may help until you have decided how to proceed.
Wish you a quick resolution
Am I botched? Do I need a lift with my revision?
Implant revision
Sep 11, 2019
It is important to remember that photos don’t always tell the whole picture and they can not substitute a personal exam. From your photos it appears the implants are now displaced laterally. This is not uncommon. A capsulorraphy, repair of the capsule, can help bring the implants more centrally. This can be done when your have your implant is replaced. A breast lift would also help centralize your breast tissue over the implant. This is best determined on exam.
I recommend r...
Can a revision be done on a reconstructed breast using belly fat that didn’t take?
Abdominal revision
Aug 30, 2019
Insurance may pay for scar revision if the abdominal procedure was initially covered as medically necessary. If you had a TRAM or DIEP flap they may cover the revision. If you underwent a cosmetic abdominoplasty it is not usually covered by insurance.
I would return to your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Evaluate your before and after photos and consider what next step can be done to get you your desired goals.
Hard bulge below bb after original surgery Dec 16 and two others to re-tighten abdominal muscle/scar
Abdominal bulge
Aug 30, 2019
From your photo and history my first thought would be maybe a seroma. This is difficult to confirm from phot and could only be done with exam. If a seroma is suspected an ultrasound can confirm the presence of fluid. If this is present then aspiration of the fluid should resolve this. Other consideration is weakening of the lower abdominal muscles; despite tightening, the repair can loosen or the muscle fascia is weak and does not hold the repair.
I would return to your plastic surgeon...
Squishing sound in face after surgery and swelling
Fluid after surgery
Aug 30, 2019
Fluid collection , called seroma, can happen after flap surgery. The space created and closed by the surgical flap may not close completely and fluid may persist. This usually is resorbed by the body. If it persists it can be aspirated with a small needle in the office. I would recommend returning to your surgeon for evaluation. Swelling may be because of edema in the tissue itself, which cannot be aspirated, or seroma which can be aspirated.
What is the best procedure for me to get rid of fat on my back?
Excess back fat
Aug 30, 2019
Liposuction works well on the back. The question to consider is skin laxity. Traditional tumescent liposuction will remove the fat but the skin may not tighten adequately, but even older patients will experience improvement. Other alternative Liposuction techniques that heat and tighten skin can provide good results.
I recommend seeking a board certified plastic surgeon and asking which type of liposuction they recommend and why. Ask what realistic expectations and results...
When one is affected with PAH post CoolSculpting, is it obvious?
PAH following coolsculpting s
Aug 27, 2019
PAH is most often described as an enlarged distinct mass in the area that was treated. Several weeks after treatment the area increases, instead of decreasing in size. It often requires surgical intervention for treatment. The incidence is rare about 0.025 percent but has been reported to be as healthy though as 0.72 percent.
I recommend returning to your original provider and being evaluated by the physician and examining your before and after photos.

Last updated on 11/24/2023