The Surgical Artist's Blog

Summer may be half way over, but there’s still plenty of time for you to rock that bikini bod with glowing skin to boot. We’ve rounded up the best of the best treatments and procedures you can do today to be absolutely stunning this season.

"Staycationing" this Spring Break? Maybe you've decided it's better to skip the stress of plane delays, lost luggage or restless kiddos squirming in the backseat heading to the beach.  You're ready to kick back and relax, but just because you're staying put doesn't mean you can't indulge a bit. In fact, it's the perfect time to treat yourself to a serious spring reboot at Southern Surgical Arts Med Spa. Allow us to pamper you as we peel away years of natural aging and sun damage, along with dull, dry skin from winter's chill, for a fresh springtime reset. Our team of physicians and licensed aestheticians will evaluate your skin in a complimentary consultation and assess your personal skincare needs. We’ll work with you to create a treatment plan of rejuvenating custom facials, medical grade chemical peels and transformative skin and laser treatments - all quick, convenient and super-effective ways to start seeing positively glowing, radiant skin by the end of the week.

Because your skin is unique, you need customized care to keep you looking your best. Sun exposure overtime, in combination with natural aging, begins to diminish your skin's youthful glow by causing discoloration, uneven skin tone, sun spots, fine lines, and poor texture.  These imperfections lie both on the surface of your skin as well as below. Until now, addressing the concerns of both epidermal and dermal skin issues required different treatments and a good deal of downtime.

With the holidays in full swing and that winter chill settling in, a serious skin care strategy is a must for maintaining a healthy glow.Since the face typically bears the brunt of the season’s cold, dry, windy conditions, carving out the extra time to care for your skin will go a long way in fighting off old man winter. We’ve got you covered prepping for the party circuit with these proven tips and treatments: everything from what to nosh on to nourish your skin, to the necessity of a good night’s sleep, to top-notch anti-aging products and seriously effective laser treatments.

As we age, it’s common to lose volume in our faces as well as experience a decrease in the tautness of our skin.  This loss in volume and increase in skin laxity causes the skin to droop, creating wrinkles, sagging jawlines and jowls as well as hollow cheeks and lower eye areas. With contributing factors like genetics, sun damage and smoking, this process may happen prematurely, leaving you looking older than your actual years.

One of the most tell-tale signs of aging is the development of hollow eyes. The term “hollow eyes” refers to a sunken appearance under the eyes leading to a “hollow” look. If you already have deep-set eyes, hollowing can be even more dramatic, causing you to look older than you are, or chronically tired. Improving the look of sunken eyes is a common request at Southern Surgical Arts, especially now that they can be treated with minimally-invasive methods as well as surgical interventions.

Fall is finally here! We hope you had a good summer, with all the water sports, beach time, camping, theme parks, staycations, and outdoor activities your heart desired. We certainly enjoyed all the time spent with friends and family under the summer sun! Now we’re looking forward to fall for completely different reasons.

According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, was the fourth most common cosmetic surgery in 2015, with just under 170,000 performed. It’s not surprising how popular this procedure is when you witness how truly transformative it can be.

At Southern Surgical Arts, we offer a wide variety of treatments and procedures, both surgical and non-surgical. From Botox to Brazilian Butt Lifts and everything in between, we have a treatment or procedure to address just about every issue you might like to improve.

A strong chin and jawline are considered a beauty ideal for both men and women. Yet many patients are unhappy with the appearance of their chin because it may be “weak” or not well-defined, or does not provide enough contrast from the neck. As a result, chin implants have become common in cosmetic surgery. Keep reading to learn 5 important facts about this popular procedure.