The Surgical Artist's Blog

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?

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.

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.

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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.

Imagine you could once again fit into your favorite wrap dress, or go down a full waist size in your pants. How about slim your arms and legs so that tight sleeves and skinny jeans look more flattering? Who wouldn’t want to look trimmer in their swimsuit and fit into clothing that’s currently too tight?

Last year was a busy one on our blog. Our award-winning surgeons, Dr. Carey Nease, and Dr. Chad Deal, brought our readers articles on all aspects of cosmetic surgery. From breast augmentation to ear reshaping to tummy tucks and more, we answered reader’s questions, cleared up common misconceptions, and shared important information every week. Keep reading for the five most popular posts from our blog last year.

Did you know that adults who watch more than 4 hours of TV a day have an 80% increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease?  

As the year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on the many things we have to be thankful for in the New Year and beyond. We’ve also been looking back at some of the exciting things that occurred during the past 12 months. Here is a brief look at some of the highlights experienced at Southern Surgical Arts and by our patients in 2015:

Although we are a cosmetic surgery practice, heart health is very important to us here at Southern Surgical Arts. Many of our patients are women, so the prevention of cardiac disease is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts. Additionally, all of us have been touched by heart disease in one way or another—whether through a friend or family member or personally. That’s why we are once again partnering with the American Heart Association (AHA) during Go Red for Women Month to help educate women on how they can reduce their risk of heart disease.