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Dr. Helena Guarda, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Suffolk, Virginia

Dr. Helena Guarda, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Specialist
Suffolk, Virginia
NPI: 1679651772· License: 0101231360 (VA) verify
Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · Graduated 2001(~25 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $373 across 6 payments (what this means)
4.84(105 ratings)

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In Dr. Helena Guarda's own words

How Dr. Helena Guarda describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • The practice's motivation for their work stems from patient stories and transformations.
  • Seeing her embrace life with renewed confidence is the greatest reward
  • Your transformation isn’t over yet—let’s finish strong!
  • Dr. Guarda's philosophy is to enhance existing beauty.

Specialization

  • Dr. Guarda specializes in creating natural, balanced, and beautiful breast augmentation results

Consultation

  • If you're considering a tummy tuck and would like to learn more, we're here to answer your questions
  • The practice helps patients explore their options for addressing excess skin.
  • The practice does not use an automated system for initial patient contact.

Results

  • A Mommy Makeover with Dr. Guarda can contribute to a feeling of 'wake-up-and-go beauty energy'.
  • A Mommy Makeover with Dr. Guarda can result in a flatter tummy.
  • A Lip Flip provides a fuller, more defined look.

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About

Dr. Helena Guarda is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Suffolk, Virginia, at Plastic Surgery Specialists of Virginia. Her philosophy is to "Enhance What’s Already Beautiful," believing that the best transformation encompasses both visible changes and how a patient feels. She specializes in personalized body contouring, particularly for those who have achieved significant weight loss, seeing it as a crucial step to complete their journey. Dr. Guarda addresses excess skin that can cause discomfort, make exercise difficult, create irritation, or hinder self-confidence, aiming to restore comfort and confidence so the body reflects the patient's hard work. For breast augmentation, Dr. Guarda focuses on natural, balanced, and beautiful custom-designed results to restore volume, enhance shape, or boost confidence. Her approach to breast lifts emphasizes restoring natural shape, enhancing comfort, and improving self-perception, rather than transforming an individual. She also offers procedures like Botox for subtle differences, Lip Flips to create a fuller, defined look without filler, and Mommy Makeovers for a flatter tummy and lifted curves. Patients connect directly with Teresa or Kimberly for questions and scheduling, ensuring a real person assists them every step of the way, without automated systems.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Procedure details

Everything on this page about each procedure Dr. Helena Guarda offers: pricing in context, what they've said about it, related videos and photos, and what patients ask.

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Helena Guarda, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Coolsculpting

$1,200

1 patient report · 2019

About typicalTypical in Virginia: $1,076–$2,294 (median $1,350, 8 reports) compare ↗

Chin Liposuction

$2,500

1 patient report · 2022

About typicalTypical nationally: $2,500–$4,050 (median $3,150, 96 reports) compare ↗

Breast Implants

$7,000

1 patient report · 2019

Above typicalTypical in Suffolk: $5,263–$6,399 (median $6,148, 6 reports) compare ↗

Tummy Tuck

$8,000

1 patient report · 2019

About typicalTypical in Suffolk: $7,345–$11,700 (median $8,000, 15 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Helena Guarda

Sourced directly from Dr. Helena Guarda's social posts and replies.

What is a Lip Flip and what does it achieve?
A Lip Flip gently relaxes the muscle above the upper lip, helping it roll slightly upward for a fuller, more defined look without adding filler. It's described as a perfect little enhancement to help patients feel refreshed, confident, and ready.
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What are the indications and outcomes of a Mommy Makeover with Dr. Guarda?
A Mommy Makeover with Dr. Guarda is indicated for individuals whose physical appearance does not align with their internal self-perception or how they feel inside. It can help bring it all back together, resulting in a flatter tummy, lifted curves, and a feeling of 'wake-up-and-go beauty energy'.
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From Dr. Helena Guarda's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Helena Guarda mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Helena Guarda's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesBotox · 4

Patient Experience

Dr. Helena Guarda Review Summary

4.78
Dr. Guarda has an excellent average rating of 4.8 stars, combining patient reviews and other sources. Patients consistently praise her skills and results.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 42 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Based on 168 reviews

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Dr. Helena Guarda, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Suffolk, Virginia

Plastic Surgery Specialists Of

5131 River Club Dr Suite 110, Suffolk, Virginia

(757) 483-6550

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Free consultation

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$373

Payments

6

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Helena Guarda received $373 across 6 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (757) 483-6550

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Location & Contact Information

Plastic Surgery Specialists Of

5131 River Club Dr Suite 110

Suffolk, Virginia 23435

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Office Information

Phone: (757) 483-6550

Where does Dr. Helena Guarda practice?

Doctor's Office

Plastic Surgery Specialists Of (Primary)

5131 River Club Dr Suite 110, Suffolk, Virginia 23435

(23 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

M.d. - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Fellowship - Louisiana State University Medical Center

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Helena Guarda online?
The provided information doesn't confirm whether online appointment booking is available. It suggests contacting the office to schedule an appointment.
Does Dr. Helena Guarda offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Guarda offers telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Helena Guarda?
Patients rave about Dr. Guarda's skill and results, frequently using words like "amazing," "wonderful," and "best." They are particularly pleased with procedures like chin liposuction, CoolSculpting, and breast augmentation, highlighting natural-looking results and a positive overall experience with the office and staff.
What areas of care does Dr. Helena Guarda cater to?
Dr. Guarda specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular focus on breast reconstruction and masculinization surgeries. She also offers body contouring procedures such as CoolSculpting, chin liposuction, tummy tucks, and breast augmentation. Dr. Guarda specializes in personalized body contouring for patients after significant weight loss, viewing these services as a crucial step to complete their transformation. She addresses excess skin that can cause discomfort, make exercise difficult, create irritation, and hinder self-confidence, aiming to restore comfort and confidence and help the body reflect the patient's journey. For breast augmentation, her approach focuses on natural, balanced, and beautiful results, custom-designed to restore volume, enhance shape, or boost confidence. Her philosophy for breast lifts emphasizes restoring natural shape, enhancing comfort, and improving self-perception, rather than transforming an individual into someone else. She also offers solutions for neck concerns, including loose skin, changes in profile, or simply a desire for a refreshed appearance.