The Surgical Artist's Blog

At Southern Surgical Arts, we offer a wide variety of treatments and procedures, both surgical and non-surgical. From Botox to Brazilian Butt Lifts and everything in between, we have a treatment or procedure to address just about every issue you might like to improve.

A strong chin and jawline are considered a beauty ideal for both men and women. Yet many patients are unhappy with the appearance of their chin because it may be “weak” or not well-defined, or does not provide enough contrast from the neck. As a result, chin implants have become common in cosmetic surgery. Keep reading to learn 5 important facts about this popular procedure.

In the full-service medspa for Southern Surgical Arts, we frequently see patients who take impeccable care of their skin but who are still troubled by scars left behind from the acne breakouts of their youth. These scars, often pigmented and rough in texture, are hard to disguise with makeup and provide a constant reminder that their skin is not as smooth as they would like. Fortunately, we are able to offer several treatment options to help these patients love the skin they’re in!

Are you starting to look older than you feel and beginning to notice some sagging or drooping in your lower face and neck area? Have you tried spa treatments, creams and injections without significant benefits?

Patient Interview: Stacy Pope 

With summer in full swing, bringing with it shorts, bathing suits, and sleeveless tops, your razor is probably getting quite a workout. And while shaving provides smooth, silky results, those results are temporary, and often accompanied by shaving bumps, cuts, razor burn, ingrown hairs and irritation (saltwater on freshly-shaved legs—ouch!) Fortunately, Southern Surgical Arts has a solution.

Laser hair reduction is a great option if you’re ready to retire your razor and say “bye” to your bandaids. With affordable, customizable treatments for just about any skin tone, brown and black hair can be greatly reduced, and in some cases, virtually eliminated after a series of treatments.

Watch the video below to hear SSA’s Gretchen Dunigan discuss this safe, quick, FDA-approved procedure. To schedule your laser hair reduction treatment, call Southern Surgical Arts at 423-266-3331.

The practice of cosmetic surgery has made huge strides over the past decade, allowing surgeons to provide more subtle, aesthetically-pleasing, and elegant results than ever before. However, no matter how advanced the technology or how sophisticated the surgical techniques may become, nothing can replace the artistic eye and skill of a talented cosmetic or facial plastic surgeon. Simply put, not all surgeons are created equal. This is rarely more apparent than in the case of rhinoplasty (commonly known as a “nose job”).

Q: I am having a cosmetic surgery procedure next month. When my best friend had a similar procedure, she had to wear a compression-style type of garment and it didn’t sound very comfortable. I am in good shape and am very healthy. Do I really have to wear one?

Depending on your skin type and the climate where you live, summer skin care can be challenging. High humidity areas may leave some with a healthy glow, while others fight constant breakouts. Drier climates can wreak havoc on those whose skin is already dry. And let’s not forget the constant application of sunscreen! Even the best formulas, designed to reduce the occurrence of pimples, can clog pores in both children and adults. However, not wearing sunscreen is NOT an option. And these are just a few of the ways in which summer skin care can get tricky!