The Surgical Artist's Blog

Q. WHAT IS A MOMMY MAKEOVER?
A. The Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures with the goal of restoring a woman’s body to pre-pregnancy days. It commonly combines Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation/lift, and sometimes Smart Lipo depending on your goals.

Q. AM I A CANDIDATE IF I STILL PLAN TO HAVE MORE CHILDREN?
A. If you are planning to have more children in the future, it is best to wait on the tummy tuck in particular. But it is safe to undergo the breast procedures and enjoy a restored look for the time until you are ready for a tummy tuck.

There are few things more beautiful than a pregnant woman. Moms-to-be enjoy glowing skin, thicker hair and fuller, more voluptuous figures—as well as the unique thrill that comes from feeling a new life ‘under construction.’

But once all their bundles of joy have arrived, many women find themselves longing for their pre-baby bodies.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States. Women who are unhappy with the appearance of their breasts are frequently choosing to have them cosmetically enhanced.

Here are six reasons why breast augmentation is the top cosmetic surgery in the United States:

1. Satisfaction: When a woman is dissatisfied with the appearance of her breasts, it can negatively impact her confidence in her appearance. Breast augmentation can be a positive solution in these cases. Not only does augmentation allow the surgeon to increase breast size, it is also used to correct breast shape, asymmetries and volume loss. This can result in a more positive body image overall, as well as boost self-confidence.

2. Simple Surgery: There are many different techniques used to enhance breasts, but they all have one thing in common—augmentation is a rather simple, routine procedure with minimal downtime and scarring. Typically, the surgery is performed on an outpatient basis with general anesthesia. Most women can resume their daily routine within a few days, and activities such as exercise can be resumed after two to three weeks.

3. Safety: All breast implants that we use at Southern Surgical Arts are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that both saline and silicone gel implants are safe options for women seeking breast augmentation. Saline implants contain a sterile salt water solution that is very similar to the natural saline found in the human body. If a saline implant ruptures, it is absorbed effortlessly. Silicone implants have a cohesive gel that will not flow out even if the outer casing ruptures. Women interested in implants can work with their surgeon to choose the best option for them, with the peace of mind that either choice is safe and FDA-approved.

4. Long-lasting Results: While some breast implants can last a lifetime, implants typically have a lifespan of about 10 to 15 years. After that time, a woman may decide to get the implants replaced to maintain the shape, size and contour of the breast. Today’s breast implants are made from materials that are more durable and cosmetically attractive than in the past.

5. Choice of Implants: When it comes to breast implants, one size does not fit all. There is a wide variety of options in terms of size, shape and profiles. There are currently seven FDA-approved implants available in a teardrop shape to give breasts an ideal, beautiful appearance. Silicone gel implants offer a more natural touch and feel, while saline implants are good for adjusting volume when there are asymmetries in the breasts. Choosing the right implant is vital, and overall body type, figure and appearance are important considerations.

6. Affordability: Body confidence is priceless.  You simply cannot assign a numeric value to the importance of feeling confident and happy with your physical appearance. Fortunately, breast augmentation is also extremely affordable. There are many cosmetic surgery practices that also offer patient financing, putting this procedure within reach of many women who could not have afforded it in the past.

If you are considering breast augmentation, it is important you choose your cosmetic surgeon with care. Working with a highly skilled surgeon will greatly influence the outcome of your surgery. That is why so many patients choose Southern Surgical Arts, which is 100 percent devoted to cosmetic surgery. The physicians at our clinic are board certified cosmetic surgeons with years of education, training and experience in performing breast augmentations. Our surgeons are always willing to answer your questions and discuss your goals to achieve more youthful looking breasts. You will enjoy the friendly ambiance and personalized service that our practice provides. Contact Southern Surgical Arts today for your breast augmentation consultation.

Southern Surgical Arts' surgeons, Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal, provide charitable services for men, women and children through different community outreach efforts.

In 2012, 569,202 breast procedures were performed according to a survey of 27,500 surgeons from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The procedures include breast augmentations, breast reductions and breast lifts which are among the most popular in the country every year. As you begin to research a breast procedure to determine if right for you, there are common questions you might have.

Southern Surgical Arts, Chattanooga's leading cosmetic surgery center, invites you to join us for a Spooktacular patient appreciation event. Dr. Carey Nease and Dr. Chad Deal, Chattanooga’s Best of the Best Cosmetic Surgeons will award over $10,000 in prizes and drawings. Southern Surgical Arts will also collect gently used and new bras for charity.

Breast Oasis is a nationwide  charity that accepts bras from patients who have had breast augmentations and no longer fit in their pre-surgery bras. Southern Surgical Arts partners with Breast Oasis and Chattanooga Room in the Inn, a local organization that helps women and children in need. Since April, Southern Surgical Arts and its patients have donated more than 75 bras that have been sorted, washed, gift-wrapped and delivered to women and young adults in Chattanooga.

Cosmetic surgery is more than just a science and a steady hand; every patient is different, and the surgeon must have an artistic eye to work with a person's existing features to create a natural looking result. At Southern Surgical Arts in Chattanooga, their board-certified cosmetic surgeons bring a natural artistry to their craft to ultimately achieve results that look like the person they're operating on. As Dr. Carey Nease explains it, clients tell them that "I still want to look like me -- just younger."

The discipline of cosmetic surgery is exclusively devoted to maintaining, restoring, or enhancing a person's normal appearance. With these goals in mind, it's crucial that your cosmetic surgeons are capable of assessing your body's aesthetics and characteristics in order to produce the most natural-looking results possible. At Southern Surgical Arts in Chattanooga, breast augmentation and lifts and other cosmetic breast surgeries are done with artistry and technique to create a fuller, natural and youthful appearing breast.