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Understanding Dermal Fillers

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Aug 29, 2013 3:31:00 PM
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Facial Plastic Surgery 101– The Answer to Aging and Facial Blemishes

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Aug 15, 2013 2:05:00 PM
Aging is a natural process that cannot be stopped. However, you can definitely minimize the signs of aging by opting for facial plastic surgery. This also is a great way to eliminate imperfections and other flaws that may bother you. At Southern Surgical Arts, we use a variety of facial plastic surgery techniques to offer results that you will love. Our spa-like environment offers comfortable, relaxed and friendly environment to have all types of cosmetic procedures to improve your features as well as mask visible signs of aging.  
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Southern Surgical Arts Announces New Savings on Botox Treatments

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jul 30, 2013 3:08:00 PM
Previously sold for $14 per unit, Southern Surgical Arts is offering patients Botox treatments for only $10.99 per unit. Not only does this offer a significant savings on your treatment, you also have confidence that you are receiving authentic Botox.

Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal take pride in the fact that they offer their patients only 100 percent authentic, U.S.-made Botox products. Each of their injections is purchased from Allergan, which is a US based specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company. It is important that you verify that this is the origin of the substance if you are getting Botox treatments.

“If you allow a doctor to utilize unauthentic Botox treatments, you are putting yourself at serious risk,” said Carey Nease, MD, a triple-board certified cosmetic and facial plastic surgeon at Southern Surgical Arts. “It is crucial you ask questions and know the risks that are involved with any procedure where something is being injected into your body, including Botox.”

While Botox is most well-known for the cosmetic benefits, it is also used for a myriad of other purposes. For example, the treatment can help to alleviate twitching eyelids, neck pain, muscle stiffness, excessive sweating of the underarms and lazy eye. It is an effective treatment method, however understanding all of the risks as well as the exact product being used is crucial prior to moving ahead with the treatment.

When you visit Southern Surgical Arts you can have peace of mind that only Allergan Botox units are used, providing you peace of mind that the Botox injections you are receiving are authentic. Call today and take advantage of the special price.
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Sculptra, a Longer Lasting Wrinkle Treatment

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jun 5, 2013 11:50:00 AM


Image courtesy http://www.sculptraaesthetic.com/consumer/before-to-after-photos.aspx

Get a natural and gradual result with Sculptra®Aesthetic

Sculptra®Aesthetic (injectable poly-L-lactic acid), a cosmetic facial injectable that works gradually, resulting in a more youthful looking appearance that can last up to two years is available at Southern Surgical Arts.

SculptraAesthetic is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment indicated for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold (smile lines) contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles which are treated with the appropriate injection technique in healthy people.

"I am very excited to offer SculptraAesthetic to patients who want to achieve natural-looking results from a cosmetic injectable that is long-lasting, said Carey Nease, MD. “SculptraAesthetic works gradually to achieve results over time, so no one will notice you had work done.”

Wrinkles and folds associated with aging become apparent, primarily through the breakdown of collagen. SculptraAesthetic helps the body replace lost collagen to provide a more youthful looking appearance.

A treatment regimen of SculptraAesthetic, an average of three injection sessions over a few months, has been shown to help correct facial lines and wrinkles by replacing lost collagen over time to provide noticeable results that can last up to two years. SculptraAesthetic is made from poly-L-lactic acid, which has been safely used for the past 25 years in resorbable stitches.  It is biocompatible (a material that does not harm the body) and biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body). Injectable poly-L-lactic acid has also been widely used in Europe for more than a decade for cosmetic treatment.

In a pivotal trial with SculptraAesthetic, swelling and tenderness were the most common adverse events reported (81%).

Results from a recent study conducted for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and Sanofi US showed that both injectable users and women considering a medical anti-aging treatment prefer gradual results that last two years (75 percent) as opposed to immediate results that last one year (25 percent).

For more information, contact us or visit the web site.

About Southern Surgical Arts
The Board-Certified Surgeons of Southern Surgical Arts are 100% devoted exclusively to cosmetic surgery. Southern Surgical Arts is committed to delivering quality care, and utilizes state-of-the-art technology while adhering to the highest standards and safest practices in cosmetic surgical procedures. Southern Surgical Arts specialize in cosmetic procedures that produce minimal scaring and downtime. The talented team of Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal use a culmination of their over 10 years experience and expertise to deliver results in cosmetic and facial plastic surgery to meet your goals. For more information on minimally invasive cosmetic treatments or to make a consultation for cosmetic surgery, please visit www.southernsurgicalarts.com.
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Botox on the Rise in U.S. and in Chattanooga

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on May 29, 2013 11:54:00 AM

The rise in minimally invasive cosmetic treatments are up to 13.1 millions treatments in 2012. It is important to understand what these treatments are, how they are carried out, and who provides the best care and service in delivering the product and desired result. For example, Botox, is a trade name for a botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein. Its most famous use is in cosmetic procedures for smoothing out lines on the forehead, crows feet on the side of the eyes, or for severe frown lines. Botox is administered via an injection into the desired area, and it only takes a matter of minutes to perform the procedure. Botox works by relaxing the muscles within these areas and blocks nerve impulses. It takes roughly four days before you notice cosmetic improvement, however, the effects can last up to six months.

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Facial Rejuvenation for the Younger Population

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on May 21, 2013 10:09:00 AM

Facial Rejuvenation is becoming more popular within the United States, including the younger population. With laser technology and affordable injectable treatments, patients in their 20s, 30s and 40s are looking and feeling five to 10 years younger. At Southern Surgical Arts, we offer the latest technology and techniques to help achieve a patient's facial rejuvenation goals.

There are many different options for facial rejuvenation. Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease at Southern Surgical Arts tailor each treatment to the patient's goals. One example is the Liquid Face Lift that can includes several injectables. It often includes Botox or Dysport paired with fillers such as Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Perlane, and Juvederm. "When all you have is a hammer, everything begins to look like a nail," said Dr. Deal. "With the plethora of injectables and fillers we offer our patients more than just one vendor's products, and we make sure the patient has a treatment plan that is customized for their needs." The ideal candidate is a woman or man ranging from his or her 20s to 50s.

The Laser Face Lift is for the patient that is not yet ready for a Cosmetic Face Lift; but desires an overall rejuvenated look. It often includes treatment with one of our fractionated lasers, the Sciton Profractional or the Affirm CO2, along with SmartLipo, injectables and fillers. The ideal candidate is usually in his or her 40s or early 50s. Patients from Chattanooga and North Georgia don't often realize that Dr. Nease pioneered the Laser Facelift. In fact, he has taught physicians from around the world how to perform the procedure.

Do you look in the mirror and want to minimize wrinkles, deep folds or sun damage? If so, we invite you in for a complimentary consultation with one of our Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeons. Call today at 423-266-3331 or 706-629-8622.

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Southern Surgical Arts Gives Back through Chattanooga's Project Access to Help Low-Income, Uninsured

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on May 9, 2013 2:07:00 PM
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Hollow Eyes: Can They be Treated by a Cosmetic Surgeon?

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Apr 30, 2013 3:06:00 PM
Hollow appearing eyes is a common problem in both men and women. As you age, the areas around your eyes become hollow, which makes you look tired and older. Facial rejuvenation procedures that address this problem can help you look younger and feel better about your appearance.

There are a few options to correct this problem. However, it is important to seek out a well-trained, experienced cosmetic surgeon who deals with problems like hollow eyes on a regular basis. Often times it is the loss of fat from the mid face and around the upper and lower eyelids and even the brow that contributes to the sunken or shallow appearance. Most hollowing eyes can be treated with synthetic fillers or even better, your body's own fat cells. Lower eyelid surgery (lower blepharoplasty) may also be needed if the problem is a deep tear trough with an overlying protruding lower eyelid fat pad.

The most simple solution is often using fillers to fill the tear trough area with a hyaluronic acid product such as Restylane or Juvederm®, which can soften or smooth out hollows. Although the results are not as natural as fat with these fillers, this is an option for patients not ready for surgery. The procedure is non-surgical and is injected along the tear trough region.  Results typically last 6-9 months.  There can be minor bruising that will usually resolve in less than a week.

Many surgeons, however, will often recommend eyelid surgery to try to correct hollowness under the eyes. "Most of the time, surgery alone does not solve the problem," said Dr. Nease. "Adding fat back to the face eliminates the problem in about 80% of the patients I see, which is less invasive than having eyelid surgery where skin and/or fat is removed. And the fat transfer procedure achieves a much more natural, youthful result."

In cases where there is significant excess eyelid skin or bulging fat pads, we recommend lower eyelid surgery. This is less commonly recommended than other treatments yet still has less than a week's downtime. The technique at Southern Surgical Arts includes minimal scarring as well, often done without any scarring or sutures.



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Southern Surgical Arts’ Patients Get Ready for Fun in the Sun

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Apr 23, 2013 6:30:00 PM

Chattanooga’s most sought after cosmetic surgeons are helping women feel good about their bodies in the summer months 

With advanced cosmetic surgery and the latest non-surgical procedures from Southern Surgical Arts this summer, you can go ahead and buy that itsy bitsy teeny-weeny yellow polka-dot bikini. Or wear the short shorts, sleeveless shirt and sexy dress you’ve been wanting to wear with confidence. Whatever your personal goals to get ready for summer, Southern Surgical Arts has a procedure that can give you a boost for fun in the sun!

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Southern Surgical Arts Chosen to Conduct Cellulite Clinical Trial

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Apr 15, 2013 3:31:00 PM

Southern Surgical Arts is the first cosmetic surgery practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee and North Georgia to offer CelluSmooth, a simple, minimally invasive procedure for treating the root cause of cellulite. CelluSmooth, the newest Sciton laser developed in Palo Alto, CA, is a new minimally invasive technology designed to deliver laser energy to multiple areas of the body, such as thighs, buttocks and other areas of concern.

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