The Surgical Artist's Blog

When you consider having a breast augmentation, you may be so focused on what type of implant to use, or in choosing the implant size that best suits your frame, that you might not consider incisions and scarring. However, a talented cosmetic surgeon with an eye for artistry knows that incision size and placement are important factors in achieving the most beautiful, natural-looking outcome for his patient.

Thanks to our Fall Faces event, IgniteRed, the introduction of SculpSure and more, we’ve had several busy months at Southern Surgical Arts. That’s exactly how we like it, and we’ll have more exciting news to share over the coming weeks (hint: keep your eye on this blog)! In fact, we’ve had so much going on that mentions of Southern Surgical Arts are popping up all over the place.

Q: Lately I feel like I always look tired, no matter how much rest I get or what I do with my makeup. I have always had deep-set eyes, but now they look more sunken and make me look older overall. Is there anything you can do to help me look less tired?

Imagine you could once again fit into your favorite wrap dress, or go down a full waist size in your pants. How about slim your arms and legs so that tight sleeves and skinny jeans look more flattering? Who wouldn’t want to look trimmer in their swimsuit and fit into clothing that’s currently too tight?

On Friday, February 5^th, Southern Surgical Arts sponsored the 2^nd annual IgniteRed event in conjunction with the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day.

Last year was a busy one on our blog. Our award-winning surgeons, Dr. Carey Nease, and Dr. Chad Deal, brought our readers articles on all aspects of cosmetic surgery. From breast augmentation to ear reshaping to tummy tucks and more, we answered reader’s questions, cleared up common misconceptions, and shared important information every week. Keep reading for the five most popular posts from our blog last year.

Q: After I turned 40, I started noticing a droopiness to the jaw and lower cheek areas on either side of my chin. I am really unhappy with this area because it makes me look older than my age. Is there anything that can be done about jowls?

Did you know that adults who watch more than 4 hours of TV a day have an 80% increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease?  

The following blog post highlights important heart health information, as part of Southern Surgical Arts’ commitment to promoting awareness for Heart Month. You can read our previous heart health posts here and here.

As the year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on the many things we have to be thankful for in the New Year and beyond. We’ve also been looking back at some of the exciting things that occurred during the past 12 months. Here is a brief look at some of the highlights experienced at Southern Surgical Arts and by our patients in 2015: