The Surgical Artist's Blog

Breast surgery does not always involve lifting or enlarging. Some of our patients may be happy with the fullness and volume of their natural breasts, but experience dissatisfaction with other aspects of their breasts. This summer we will be talking about several breast issues our patients come to see us about here at Southern Surgical Arts.

Are you bothered by fine red spider veins or broken capillaries on your face? Have you noticed bulging veins on your legs, hands or feet? These can happen as we age or as the result of certain medical conditions. The underlying cause of your vein issues determines what sort of treatment is best for you. For many patients, a simple cosmetic procedure can greatly reduce or even eliminate the appearance of spider veins and some smaller bulging veins.

At Southern Surgical Arts, we know that beautiful skin is not just a by-product of peels, scrubs, and laser resurfacing. There is a lot you can do, every day, to ensure your skin looks healthy and fresh—starting with the food you eat. After all, beauty starts from within, and that makes good nutrition essential to anyone who wants youthful, fresh, and radiant-looking skin, as well as more energy and better health overall. Here are some of the healthy-eating routines of our award-winning cosmetic surgeons, Dr. Carey Nease, Dr. Chad Deal, and Dr. Vincent Gardner.

One of the greatest things about today’s cosmetic procedures is that there truly is something for everyone…and every skin tone, condition, age, and budget. While some may think of cosmetic and spa procedures as being outside their price range, the truth is you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to give yourself a pampering “pick-me-up” that can leave you feeling more beautiful, confident, and refreshed. Keep reading to learn more about beauty solutions at a variety of affordable price points!

No matter how well you take care of your skin—whether with moisturizer, facial peels, or anti-aging serums—if you have unsightly veins such as spider veins or enlarged veins in the hands it can feel like all your hard work just isn’t paying off. It can be challenging to completely cover visible veins in the cheeks and around the nose with makeup, and even younger women’s hands can betray signs of aging long before other areas.

One thing we’ve learned from our patients over the years at Southern Surgical Arts is just how much curiosity surrounds anesthesia. We often see some anxiety as well. We want our patients to feel comfortable with every aspect of their relationship with us, from their first phone encounter to their last follow-up visit. So we’ve asked SSA’s own Albert Romero, CRNA, to participate in this Q & A to address some of our patient’s most common questions—and dispel some of their biggest concerns.

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We recently added a breakthrough new technology at Southern Surgical Arts…DiVa by Sciton. Because the demand for cosmetic vaginal procedures has been growing steadily over the past few years, we were very interested in offering more options to our patients. DiVa is a revolutionary new treatment that uses the hybrid fractional laser technology developed for Halo, and we are finding it can greatly improve our patients’ comfort and quality of life.

If you love the smoothing, plumping, age-defying action of hyaluronic dermal fillers and would like to go longer between injections, you may have just gotten your wish.

If you’ve visited our offices lately, chances are you’ve already met the subject of this blog post. If not, we’re excited to introduce the newest member of the Southern Surgical Arts family: Dr. Vincent Gardner!