The Surgical Artist's Blog

Because your skin is unique, you need customized care to keep you looking your best. Sun exposure overtime, in combination with natural aging, begins to diminish your skin's youthful glow by causing discoloration, uneven skin tone, sun spots, fine lines, and poor texture.  These imperfections lie both on the surface of your skin as well as below. Until now, addressing the concerns of both epidermal and dermal skin issues required different treatments and a good deal of downtime.

He enjoys anything outdoors and that includes hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, not to mention dirt biking, cars, and... riding Harleys. Dr. Gusching has a true sense of adventure. In the past three years, he made a number of trips to Guatemala to perform mission work, operating on those who are less fortunate. He also volunteers his time to take additional trips like this to other parts of the world to help others.

Continuing a commitment to bring heart health to mind and heart disease to a halt, Southern Surgical Arts once again partnered with The American Heart Association to host the 4^th Annual Ignite Red Event, which took place January 26^th.

February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence and prevention of heart attack, stroke and other health issues related to heart disease – a condition which claims approximately one life every minute. Often mistaken as a problem that predominately affects men, many people don’t realize that heart disease is actually the #1 killer of women today. 

You’ve finally set the date for that tummy tuck, liposuction or facelift you’ve been wanting for years. You know you’re in good hands at Southern Surgical Arts and you can’t wait to see the results of their expertise in time for your vacation this summer. But did you know that alongside your trusted medical specialist, you also play an important role in how flat or firm you become? Committing to your physical health and educating yourself before you go under the knife (or laser) will help give you the body you want and make the most of the money you’re spending to get it.

With 14 years of experience in the field of facial plastic and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Carey Nease has earned a reputation as one of the premier cosmetic surgery experts in the country. The recently-elected President of the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (an elite group of 150 doctors nationwide) says it’s an honor to head an organization that requires a rigorous examination process for certification. “I’m grateful that I was chosen, and I’m happy to serve this organization.”

When the telltale signs of aging seem to emerge overnight, many women opt for a facelift – no doubt a game changer in the quest for youth and beauty.  Since it typically includes lifting sagging skin of the cheeks, neck, and jawline, the effects are fantastic and dramatic. But to really reverse the footprints of Father Time, you need complete facial rejuvenation, and Southern Surgical Arts offers the best options in the business.

Red is a great shade for lipstick, but it’s not such a flattering color when it accompanies pimples, broken capillaries on your nose or cheeks, or when it’s caused by rosacea. Facial redness is a common complaint in our medspa. Fortunately, there are several options available to banish or lighten unwanted red areas on your skin. Keep reading to learn more about your options.

With the holidays in full swing and that winter chill settling in, a serious skin care strategy is a must for maintaining a healthy glow.Since the face typically bears the brunt of the season’s cold, dry, windy conditions, carving out the extra time to care for your skin will go a long way in fighting off old man winter. We’ve got you covered prepping for the party circuit with these proven tips and treatments: everything from what to nosh on to nourish your skin, to the necessity of a good night’s sleep, to top-notch anti-aging products and seriously effective laser treatments.

Dr. Chad Deal was recently invited to speak to the international community in St. Petersburg about his extensive knowledge and experience in laser technology. Southern Surgical Arts is not only well known for this procedure but has been the area’s leading provider in these non-invasive, quick-recovery treatments for patients since 2004.