The Surgical Artist's Blog

Fat has gotten a bad rap. But fat in the right place is a good thing! Just imagine excess fat where you don't want it, in the abdomen area for example, going into places where you do! Using a fat transfer procedure, fat can be transferred in small or large volumes. Choosing a surgeon who is not only skilled, but has experience is important when making this surgical decision.

We all know that J-Lo and Kim Kardashian have made a full buttock a pop culture icon this side of the century. Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease at Southern Surgical Arts have the experience, education and expertise to help you achieve a full buttock with large volume transfer to the buttock. The procedure is called the Brazilian Butt Lift. We invite you to view our before and after photo gallery for typical results patients have experienced.

A Brazilian Butt Lift is a two part procedure: first, unwanted fat is removed through liposuction which is then processed. In the second part of the procedure, the prepared fat is injected into the buttock to create a fuller buttock and/or more lifted buttock. After the procedure patients have immediate results with final results on average at 6 months.

Click here for more Brazilian Butt Lift Results. Call one of our offices to make your consultation today with our surgeons who are board-certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery:

Chattanooga: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622



29 year old patient, 130 lbs

Southern Surgical Arts, the cosmetic surgery practice of Carey Nease, MD, and Chad Deal, MD, received positive testimonials from patients for their cosmetic procedures and skin treatments. The practice provides a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures with expertise in minimal scarring using the latest laser technology in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Patients have been happy to express their gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal along with their friendly staff. One patient of Dr. Deal's, Danielle Webb of Chattanooga, TN  says,

Southern Surgical Arts opened its new office in the One North Shore development, next to Renaissance Park, last month bringing with it four new staff members from the Chattanooga area.  Southern Surgical Arts is the cosmetic surgery practice of Carey Nease, MD, a Triple-Board Certified Cosmetic and Facial Plastic Surgeon and Chad Deal, MD, a Double-Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon.

The new location at One North Shore will allow Drs. Nease and Deal to have a convenient location for their patients in the Chattanooga area.  “We are excited about our new office, especially since we are closer to where the majority of our patients live,” said Dr. Nease.  Both Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal operate at Physicians Surgery Center in Chattanooga, Grandview Medical Center in Jasper, TN and at Southern Surgical Arts’ AAAHC accredited surgery center in Calhoun, GA.

Another way Southern Surgical Arts is adding to the downtown Chattanooga economy is by training surgeons from across the country.  On June 30 of this year, SSA graduated its first training fellow, Vincent Gardner, MD, who completed his fellowship year with over 1,000 cosmetic surgery procedures performed.  “The next day, we welcomed Dr. Tara Margarella, a general surgeon from New York, who will spend the next year training with us, and we anticipate her experience to be even better,” said Dr. Deal.  The cosmetic surgery fellowship at Southern Surgical Arts is one of 26 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery-approved year-long training programs in the United States.

Beginning July 2012, Southern Surgical Arts will train two cosmetic surgery fellows per year.  Dr. Nease said that both fellows for July 2012 have already been accepted and will relocate to Chattanooga from Kansas City, Missouri and Lexington, Kentucky.

Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal also teach other surgeons across the United States the latest techniques in cosmetic surgery including laser-assisted liposuction, or SmartLipo.  They hosted an international facial rejuvenation course last March at Southern Surgical Arts’ surgery center in Calhoun, GA, and attendees included surgeons from Canada, Phoenix, England and the Southeastern US.

Other current staff members in the Chattanooga office include two licensed aetheticians and two patient coordinators.  Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal are also introducing a new custom skincare line with the opening of the new office on One North Shore.  “We have spent the past year researching our own blend of effective ingredients so that our patients get the best results in a prescription skincare,” said Dr. Deal  “And combined with our laser technology, we really can help our patients get maximum benefits.”

Southern Surgical Arts just introduced its newest laser, the Sciton Joule Profractional, which makes it the tenth laser in use in the practice.  The Sciton Profactional laser can perform resurfacing procedures as well as microlaser peels, which is equivalent to about ten microdermabrasion treatments.

“We research the latest technology, understand and master the application and then provide it to our patients,” said Dr. Nease.  “Results matter to cosmetic surgery patients, and you’ve got to stay on top of technology to provide the best outcomes possible.”

We often hear the question, "Am I too old for cosmetic surgery" or "Am I too young?" The answer is there is no right age for surgery. At Southern Surgical Arts, our recommendations are customized for each patient and based on the patient's medical history. Choosing an experienced and qualified surgeon to perform your procedure is key to ensuring your safety. When you get ready to choose any cosmetic surgeon, always consider the following:

1. Make sure the surgeon is board-certified in cosmetic or plastic surgery.

2. Make sure the surgeon primarily performs cosmetic surgery and performs numerous cosmetic procedures a year.

3. Ask to see before and after pictures! Make sure there are more than 2-3 examples, which is only a representation of the best procedures. You should be able to see numerous examples of consistently good results.

Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal are happy to provide you with a complimentary consultation and discuss if cosmetic surgery is right for you!

Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622

Question: I've heard from friends that it's best to wear a sports bra 24/7 after any breast surgery, but my info pack said specifically not a sports bra. What type of bra should I be wearing after I heal?

Answer: After your procedure it is extremely important to wear your individually recommended post operative garment, bra, and/or wrap. This WILL affect the final aesthetic outcome of your breast. The single most important factor in post operative bra’s is that they are supportive! This means a bra that lifts the breast and holds it very high! This should be done for 24 hrs a day for 8 weeks (unless instructed otherwise) and then during the day for 4 more months. Bra’s that only push breast together or smash breast in like a sports bra don’t support the breast at all unless they also lift well. In essence your bra strap should be very tight to pull your breast upward. For this reason we also recommend a wide shoulder strap bra as well as a wide strap at the bottom without an underwire. Only if the implants appear not to be dropping after several weeks will we change our instructions for you. We may also recommend a wrap or strap for particular situations so please understand your instructions regarding this very well.

At Southern Surgical Arts, Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal, Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeons, perform surgery in Calhoun, Georgia at our fully-accredited AAAHC surgery center and Physicians Surgery Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a JCAHCO accredited surgery center.

Are women the same the same size as the women of the 60s? The answer is no. Studies show our lifestyles are different. We exercise less and we live in a super-sized society at every drive through. Yet television and other social factors show small waists and ultra-thin features on our young women that are unrealistic and unattainable in a healthy lifestyle.  This creates a demand for cosmetic surgery to seek a figure that the media elevates as beautiful.

At Southern Surgical Arts, we perform procedures that help women achieve their desired results while considering what is healthy and realistic for their age and body-type. Liposuction is on the rise because of such shows as Mad Men but it is not a weight loss procedure.  "Our practice performs liposuction to the abdominal and flank areas for a more hourglass figure," said Dr. Chad Deal. "We can also perform a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction to achieve a patient's needs if the patient is a candidate."   Dr. Deal said that he occasionally recommends against surgery when the patient has unrealistic expectations or when the surgery is not indicated.

Mommy Makeovers are also more popular at our practice. "After child birth, women want to look the way they did before their children were born," said Dr. Carey Nease. Mommy Makeovers often include breast augmentation or lift, tummy tuck and liposuction. The makeover is custom for each Mom and can also include procedures such as vaginal rejuvenation.   Dr. Nease said the goal of a Mommy Makeover is the restoration of a Mom's body with some enhancements, and to make a woman more confident in her appearance.

Mad Men and television may show us the most beautiful people on earth but Southern Surgical Arts wants to help you achieve results that enhance your own natural beauty. We invite you to visit our extensive Before and After Gallery to see the results our surgeons achieve.

Need a few recommendations for fixes to summer figures and faces? Here are a few from Southern Surgical Arts:

Southern Surgical Arts has been selected as the Reader's Choice for Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice in North Georgia. "We are pleased to be selected as the Reader's Choice for Cosmetic Surgery in North Georgia! Our goal is to provide our patients with artistic cosmetic surgery like FaceLifts, Breast Augmentations, Tummy Tucks and SmartLipo.  We specialize in natural enhancements with minimal downtime and minimal scarring using the latest technology available," said Dr. Carey Nease and Dr. Chad Deal.

Southern Surgical Arts has added a new location in Chattanooga at One North Shore and can now also operate at Physicians Surgery Center to better serve our patients in Tennessee, Alabama and North Georgia! The surgery center is located near the Rave Theater and is a fully accredited JCAHO facility to ensure patient safety.

Southern Surgical Arts will continue to operate in our state-of-the-art, AAAHC-accredited facility in Calhoun, Georgia. "We believe the addition of Physicians Surgery Center provides our patients location options that best fit their surgery needs," said Carey Nease, M.D. "It also allows us to better serve North and East Tennessee, as well as North Alabama."

For an appointment, call:
423-266-3331 in Chattanooga at One North Shore
706-529-8622 in Calhoun

You may also contact us at http://southernsurgicalarts.com/index.cfm/PageID/2646

We look forward to serving you and enhancing your natural beauty.