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Southern Surgical Arts selected Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice in North Georgia

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jul 12, 2011 9:06:00 AM
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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Q&A: Can Too Many Chemical Peels Make My Skin Thin and Frail?

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jul 8, 2011 9:08:00 AM
Question: Can too many chemical peels make my skin thin and frail?
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"Invisible" Eyelid Surgery Performed at Southern Surgical Arts

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jul 7, 2011 9:08:00 AM
We recently came across an article that was titled, Invisible Eyelid Surgery Now a Reality. This technique for eyelid surgery may have a new name; but it has been a surgical option at Southern Surgical Arts for many years. In fact, the CO2 laser is used in a facelifting technique called the Laser Facelift, in which our Triple Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon, Carey Nease pioneered.

In the Laser Face Lift technique, we use the CO2 in conjunction with the Smart Liposuction and often Fat Transfer. However, "The CO2 laser has many benefits for the skin, including tightening the skin around the eyes," said Dr. Nease. "I've used this laser in my practice for many years for more than just eyes but overall facial rejuvenation that helps reduce wrinkles and sun damage."

If you are looking for added benefits to your eye surgery or overall facial rejuvenation, seek out a surgeon who has the most advanced laser technology. At Southern Surgical Arts, we are proud to be the most advanced laser practice in North Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Dr. Chad Deal Discusses Mommy Makeovers on the 3 Plus You show in Chattanooga

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jul 4, 2011 9:09:00 AM

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.

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Beauty Enhancers: Botox and Other Procedures

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jun 27, 2011 9:13:00 AM
We recently found a fabulous article titled Botox and the Beauty Premium: Can Taking 10 Years Off Your Face Add 10K to Your Salary? The author (and we recommend you read this blog in full) suggests that although Botox and Fillers can make you look younger, the long-term alternative is surgery  ( face lifts, brow lifts, eye lifts, etc.) for a 15 to 20 year difference.

At Southern Surgical Arts, we carry a full line of injectables and fillers to suit our patient's needs when surgery is not an option. But we do offer longer-lasting surgical techniques such as Laser resurfacing, fat transfer, physician grade chemical peels, and a Laser-assisted  Cosmetic Facelift that will give you a naturally youthful result and avoids the pulled, plastic look that you typically see with the Plastic Surgery facelift. "The face lifting technique that our practice provides uses the latest laser technology and expertise, training and skill to provide you with natural results, so that you will look refreshed, younger but not different," said Dr. Carey Nease.


So when the time comes and you look in the mirror and want to look a few (or many) years younger, Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease are here to help enhance your natural beauty through both surgical and non-surgical procedures.
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Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal Now Performing Surgery at Physicians Surgery Center in Chattanooga

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jun 22, 2011 9:13:00 AM
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.
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The Truth About Cosmetic Surgery Scars

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jun 16, 2011 9:14:00 AM
At Southern Surgical Arts, the question of scarring is common. When you decide that you want cosmetic surgery to enhance your natural beauty, your goal should be to avoid as many scars as possible. Although with most surgical procedures, incision points are inevitable, but experienced surgeons who trained in the latest cosmetic surgery techniques know how to both meet your aesthetic goals but also minimize your scars.

Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease specialize in naturally youthful results, minimal, well-hidden scars and quick recovery. Dr. Nease pioneered the Laser Face Lift and for qualified candidates, the patient will have no incisions and very little scarring! "The Laser Face Lift was designed for the patient who is not ready for a traditional Face Lift but desires a more youthful and rejuvenated look." said Dr. Nease.''

One of our patients recently recorded a testimonial and said that she felt Dr. Nease understood her goals. Having a low tummy tuck scar was very important to her. She even said that he brought it up before she did, which proved to her that the end result is just as important to him as it was to her.



Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal recently had a patient who had a breast reduction and lift from another Plastic Surgeon. She presented herself to Southern Surgical Arts because she primarily hated her scar from the lift. The scar reached around under her armpit. She had to buy swimsuits that covered this very large and ugly scar. This technique for breast reduction and lifting is antiquated and does not meet the goals patients who, in this day and age have higher expectations. Additionally, she wanted a Tummy Tuck but was worried about the scars. "In most cases, our Tummy Tuck scars are very low and do not reach around the hips. We most often can keep the scar between the hip bones," said Dr. Deal. Scarring should be an important topic in your consultation with your Cosmetic Surgeon. Ask the doctor for pictures of the technique he plans on using for your procedure. The doctor should be able to show you his before and after picture gallery of the procedure you want to give you reassurance that he is an experienced surgeon with the latest training in cosmetic surgery. We invite you to review our extensive and diverse before and after gallery. Our surgeons are experienced and have your goals in mind, including minimal scarring.

Call to schedule your complimentary consultation at one of our locations serving both Chattanooga, Tennessee and the North Georgia area.

Chattanooga, Tennessee office, opening July 2011: 423-266-3331
Calhoun or Dalton, Georgia offices, 706-629-8622

We look forward to your visit!
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Dr. Deal is now a Double Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jun 9, 2011 9:14:00 AM
Dr. Carey Nease, a Double Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon congratulates Dr. Chad Deal in passing the 2011 American Board of Cosmetic Surgery certifying exam! Dr. Deal is now Board Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and The American Board of Surgery.

The mission of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) is to serve the public by promoting the safe and ethical practice of the specialty of cosmetic surgery. Diplomates of the ABCS shall demonstrate the highest standards of training, knowledge, and expertise, as determined by a process of peer review and standardized examination and certification.

The following is a list goals for The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery:
To establish training standards
To achieve and maintain the highest professional standards in cosmetic surgery
To establish a method for the qualification of specialists in cosmetic
surgery and a certification system
To carry out such goals and objectives in full compliance with all laws and regulations relating to equivalent surgical specialists
To establish training standards for Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal of Southern Surgical Arts are now the ONLY fellowship trained, Double Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeons in North Georgia and the Chattanooga areas. Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeons are the only doctors trained specifically in Cosmetic Surgery . No other board focuses on cosmetic surgery only. Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease performed over 700 cosmetic procedures in their fellowships alone. This does not include over 3500 procedures performed in their careers! They are committed to providing the very best in cosmetic surgery with the latest technology and in the most comfortable spa-like surroundings.

Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease come together with a shared passion for impacting lives by artfully enriching and renewing natural beauty by being 100% committed and focused on cosmetic surgery and laser technology.
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Celebrity Breast Augmentation - Fake or Natural?

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Jun 6, 2011 9:14:00 AM
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.
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The Growth of Cosmetic Injectables

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on May 17, 2011 9:15:00 AM
With the economy growing, the demand of cosmetic injectables will also grow. This is part of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's (ASAPS) 2011 predictions. In just a few minutes, wrinkles and folds can be minimized.

Americans are seeking ways to make their lives easier. This is evident with all the quick and easy dinner recipe books sold each year. At Southern Surgical Arts, this trend rolls over to patients who want fast ways to look rejuvenated and refreshed without traditional surgical techniques. "Non-surgical and quick alternatives to surgery are often preferable to patients who want to look a few years younger and only have a few minutes to give," said Chad Deal, MD.

At Southern Surgical Arts, Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal help patients reduce the appearance of wrinkles daily. Our practice is a leader in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area for ALL injectables and laser treatments and we offer a wide array of injectables, including Botox®, Restylane®, Dysport®, Perlane®, Juvederm® and Radiesse®. Our complimentary consultations offer a way for patients to talk to the surgeon about his/her goals and then allows physician to make recommendations that meets those goals.

Although injectables are growing, so are minimally invasive surgical techniques such as skin resurfacing. Southern Surgical Arts uses the Affirm CO2 and the Sciton Profractional lasers to improve skin texture, stimulate collagen and help eliminate sun damage. Carey Nease, MD pioneered the Laser Face Lift, which combines the Affirm CO2, Smart Liposuction to the neck and jowls and often injectables to give an overall improved results. Dr. Nease said about the Laser Facelift, "It is a quick, one-hour procedure with down time of only 3-5 days and very little pain, both during and after the procedure."

With offices in Chattanooga and Calhoun, Southern Surgical Arts offers the Chattanooga and North Georgia markets two convenient ways to pop in and out of our office with little time needed on the patient's behalf.

Chattanooga office, opening July 2011: 423-266-3331
Calhoun office, 706-629-8622
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