I was surprised to read this article today on the front page of USA Today after being interviewed several months ago by the primary reporter. I was initially excited to give my thoughts and opinions about cosmetic surgery training in the United States and expected an article with two sides but fair and balanced. Unfortunately, there are many problems with the reporting and inaccuracies portrayed as truth. The single quote from me was pulled from about a 45 minute interview, which typically ends up helping the motive of the reporter and does little to nothing to accurately represent the speaker's views. Interesting topic but the article ends up being unhelpful to the general public, and possibly even harmful because choosing any surgeon, medical doctor, or any professional for that matter based on the initials behind his name NEVER guarantees that the work he/she will do for you will turn out well. You would not hire a painter just because he is a member of a specific painting organization or club, would you? No, you would check out his work, ask friends for a referral and do your research. Then you make a decision based on what you've gathered. This "unbiased" article is clearly being promoted by a single group, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the reporter is aiding their cause.
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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.
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.
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Dr. Chad Deal will be on the 3 Plus You show with Cindy Sexton tomorrow, July 5 between 11 AM and 12 PM. He will discuss and answer questions about Mommy Makeovers. Do you have a question you want him to answer? Please let us know by visiting our Facebook page! Dr. Deal will be accompanied by one of his patients, Danielle Webb from Chattanooga, Tennessee. We can make sure Danielle answers questions for you as well. We are thankful that she is joining Dr. Deal to give the audience a patient's perspective of her Mommy Makeover and her overall experience at Southern Surgical Arts.
About Dr. Chad Deal: Dr. Deal is a Double Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon. He focuses solely on Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Brazilian Butt Lifts, Tummy Tucks, Liposuction and SmartLipo, Mommy Makeovers, Vaginal Rejuvenation, and other cosmetic procedures and services that can enhance your appearance and improve your self-confidence. During Dr. Deal's cosmetic surgery fellowship in Las Vegas, Nevada, he performed more than 800 cosmetic surgical procedures in his training year alone. Dr. Deal trains other surgeons from around the world to perform cosmetic breast procedures and the latest techniques for facial rejuvenation. Dr. Deal focuses his practice at Southern Surgical Arts around the latest laser technology to bring the patients of North Georgia and Chattanooga a cosmetic surgery practice dedicated to experience and excellence.
We recently came across an article about celebrity breast augmentations. The slideshow goes through before and after pictures of celebrities in which surgeons speculate on the good, bad and ugly breast augmentations.
Summer is certainly here. Today the high is 97! Drink lots of water and wear your sunscreen to protect your beautiful skin! In the meantime, come by our office (in the air conditioning, of course) and take advantage of one of these awesome summer deals! Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal also offer complimentary consultations when you are ready to discuss the Mommy Makeover, SmartLipo or Breast Augmentation, which will help you look fabulous in your swimsuit this summer.
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We recently attended Formal Affair in Chattanooga, Tennessee and had an influx of soon-to-be brides requesting information on fillers and surgical procedures. Brides are increasingly turning to cosmetic surgery to get ready for their big day! We primarily see brides seeking Breast Augmentation, Smart Liposuction, fillers and other injectables such as Botox®. We also see patients requesting our laser technology, such as laser resurfacing, laser hair removal, treatment for acne and cellulite reduction. A Cosmetic Surgeon from California is seeing the same trend in cosmetic surgery and noted it in an article recently published.
Brides should consider the timing of their procedures. In fact, patients need about six months to see the final result of their surgical procedure. Further, Dr. Chad Deal notes that "patients getting married should remember to give themselves 2-4 weeks before a wedding for injectables and fillers and no less than three months for most surgical procedures."
Patients should always research the surgeon's education, training, experience and proven clinical competence. At Southern Surgical Arts, our surgeons are Fellowship-Trained Cosmetic Surgeons and Dr. Carey Nease is Board-Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. We also encourage you to take a look at our Before and After Gallery and find how many women have discovered the art of beauty through cosmetic surgery.
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Brides should consider the timing of their procedures. In fact, patients need about six months to see the final result of their surgical procedure. Further, Dr. Chad Deal notes that "patients getting married should remember to give themselves 2-4 weeks before a wedding for injectables and fillers and no less than three months for most surgical procedures."
Patients should always research the surgeon's education, training, experience and proven clinical competence. At Southern Surgical Arts, our surgeons are Fellowship-Trained Cosmetic Surgeons and Dr. Carey Nease is Board-Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. We also encourage you to take a look at our Before and After Gallery and find how many women have discovered the art of beauty through cosmetic surgery.
We are very excited to offer our PermaLip procedure, and it's getting popular at Southern Surgical Arts! This implant is an excellent solution for permanent lip augmentation. If you have been getting temporary fillers in your lips like Restylane, Juvederm, and even fat transfer, you might want to consider this permanent procedure. It is rapidly gaining popularity in our office. We just booked another lip augmentation case for next week! Please call us for your complimentary consultation, and let us talk about if the PermaLip is an option for you. ~ Jennifer, RN,BSN
Today, we had a patient come in for her one year breast augmentation follow up appointment. We took photos and compared them with her pre-surgical photos. She was so happy! She thanked us for helping her feel more feminine. She said "this is the best thing I have ever done!" I love my job! Have a great weekend! Jennifer, RN, BSN
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