The Surgical Artist's Blog

One of the most popular procedures in our medspa is the chemical peel—and for good reason. These treatments pack a powerful punch at a price tag that will fit just about anyone’s budget. By effectively removing old, dead skin cells and increasing new cellular production, a brighter, more youthful epidermis is revealed.

2016 has been a busy and blessed year, filled with so many things for which everyone here at Southern Surgical Arts is thankful. This holiday week we’d like to list some of the many wonderful things that have happened this year, just in time for Thanksgiving!

One of the aspects of the field of cosmetic surgery that is the most rewarding is hearing from patients whom we have positively impacted. That is really why we do this—to help people find their confidence, to feel better about themselves, to love what they see when they look in the mirror. Feeling comfortable in your own skin is priceless! We love to hear our patients talk about how their procedures have changed their outlook on life. We found the testimonial below to be especially touching:

What are your non-invasive options for removing stubborn body fat?

Fall is finally here! We hope you had a good summer, with all the water sports, beach time, camping, theme parks, staycations, and outdoor activities your heart desired. We certainly enjoyed all the time spent with friends and family under the summer sun! Now we’re looking forward to fall for completely different reasons.

According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, was the fourth most common cosmetic surgery in 2015, with just under 170,000 performed. It’s not surprising how popular this procedure is when you witness how truly transformative it can be.

The goal of any cosmetic procedure is to look more beautiful, more youthful, more rejuvenated—with the most natural, realistic results possible. Thanks to technological advances and innovative techniques, the “done” look is a thing of the past. If you’d like to make the most of what your mama gave you, there are several affordable things you can try to enhance your natural beauty…from the inside out!

Q: I have a lower back tattoo that I got in my 20s I really regret it. Am I stuck with it? 

It’s that time of year again…time to reveal the winners of this year’s “Best of the Best” awards from the Chattanooga Times Free Press. We love these awards because they are voted on by you, our readers and patients.