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Body Cosmetic Surgery 101- Get Youthful Results

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Sep 19, 2013 3:06:00 PM

Southern Surgical Arts offers both body and breast cosmetic surgery options. We use the latest technologies to ensure you get exactly the results you desire. Whether you are looking to restore your figure after childbirth or desire a more youthful you, a consultation with Dr. Deal or Dr. Nease, board-certified cosmetic surgeons who have performed more than 10,000 cosmetic surgery procedures over the last 10 years. Our surgeons believe that cosmetic surgery is an art that requires the right planning, technology and vision to help patients reach their aesthetic goals.

Some of the cosmetic surgery procedures to help you get the results you desire include the following from Southern Surgical Arts:

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Dr. Deal Named as Luminary Physician for Sciton

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Sep 16, 2013 10:14:00 AM

Dr. Deal was recently named as a luminary physician for Sciton, the manufacturer of some of the finest aesthetic lasers and light therapies for permanent hair removal, reduction of lumps and bumps, laser liposuction, skin resurfacing and more. Dr. Deal is one of three surgeons in the country to be part of the clinical trial phase of CelluSmooth, a breakthrough laser therapy that gets rid of lumps and bumps.

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Facial Plastic Surgery 101– The Answer to Aging and Facial Blemishes

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Aug 15, 2013 2:05:00 PM
Aging is a natural process that cannot be stopped. However, you can definitely minimize the signs of aging by opting for facial plastic surgery. This also is a great way to eliminate imperfections and other flaws that may bother you. At Southern Surgical Arts, we use a variety of facial plastic surgery techniques to offer results that you will love. Our spa-like environment offers comfortable, relaxed and friendly environment to have all types of cosmetic procedures to improve your features as well as mask visible signs of aging.  
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Facial Rejuvenation for the Younger Population

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on May 21, 2013 10:09:00 AM

Facial Rejuvenation is becoming more popular within the United States, including the younger population. With laser technology and affordable injectable treatments, patients in their 20s, 30s and 40s are looking and feeling five to 10 years younger. At Southern Surgical Arts, we offer the latest technology and techniques to help achieve a patient's facial rejuvenation goals.

There are many different options for facial rejuvenation. Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease at Southern Surgical Arts tailor each treatment to the patient's goals. One example is the Liquid Face Lift that can includes several injectables. It often includes Botox or Dysport paired with fillers such as Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Perlane, and Juvederm. "When all you have is a hammer, everything begins to look like a nail," said Dr. Deal. "With the plethora of injectables and fillers we offer our patients more than just one vendor's products, and we make sure the patient has a treatment plan that is customized for their needs." The ideal candidate is a woman or man ranging from his or her 20s to 50s.

The Laser Face Lift is for the patient that is not yet ready for a Cosmetic Face Lift; but desires an overall rejuvenated look. It often includes treatment with one of our fractionated lasers, the Sciton Profractional or the Affirm CO2, along with SmartLipo, injectables and fillers. The ideal candidate is usually in his or her 40s or early 50s. Patients from Chattanooga and North Georgia don't often realize that Dr. Nease pioneered the Laser Facelift. In fact, he has taught physicians from around the world how to perform the procedure.

Do you look in the mirror and want to minimize wrinkles, deep folds or sun damage? If so, we invite you in for a complimentary consultation with one of our Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeons. Call today at 423-266-3331 or 706-629-8622.

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Hollow Eyes: Can They be Treated by a Cosmetic Surgeon?

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Apr 30, 2013 3:06:00 PM
Hollow appearing eyes is a common problem in both men and women. As you age, the areas around your eyes become hollow, which makes you look tired and older. Facial rejuvenation procedures that address this problem can help you look younger and feel better about your appearance.

There are a few options to correct this problem. However, it is important to seek out a well-trained, experienced cosmetic surgeon who deals with problems like hollow eyes on a regular basis. Often times it is the loss of fat from the mid face and around the upper and lower eyelids and even the brow that contributes to the sunken or shallow appearance. Most hollowing eyes can be treated with synthetic fillers or even better, your body's own fat cells. Lower eyelid surgery (lower blepharoplasty) may also be needed if the problem is a deep tear trough with an overlying protruding lower eyelid fat pad.

The most simple solution is often using fillers to fill the tear trough area with a hyaluronic acid product such as Restylane or Juvederm®, which can soften or smooth out hollows. Although the results are not as natural as fat with these fillers, this is an option for patients not ready for surgery. The procedure is non-surgical and is injected along the tear trough region.  Results typically last 6-9 months.  There can be minor bruising that will usually resolve in less than a week.

Many surgeons, however, will often recommend eyelid surgery to try to correct hollowness under the eyes. "Most of the time, surgery alone does not solve the problem," said Dr. Nease. "Adding fat back to the face eliminates the problem in about 80% of the patients I see, which is less invasive than having eyelid surgery where skin and/or fat is removed. And the fat transfer procedure achieves a much more natural, youthful result."

In cases where there is significant excess eyelid skin or bulging fat pads, we recommend lower eyelid surgery. This is less commonly recommended than other treatments yet still has less than a week's downtime. The technique at Southern Surgical Arts includes minimal scarring as well, often done without any scarring or sutures.



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Southern Surgical Arts’ Patients Get Ready for Fun in the Sun

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Apr 23, 2013 6:30:00 PM

Chattanooga’s most sought after cosmetic surgeons are helping women feel good about their bodies in the summer months 

With advanced cosmetic surgery and the latest non-surgical procedures from Southern Surgical Arts this summer, you can go ahead and buy that itsy bitsy teeny-weeny yellow polka-dot bikini. Or wear the short shorts, sleeveless shirt and sexy dress you’ve been wanting to wear with confidence. Whatever your personal goals to get ready for summer, Southern Surgical Arts has a procedure that can give you a boost for fun in the sun!

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Mother/Daughter Cosmetic Surgery in Chattanooga

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Mar 12, 2013 11:52:00 AM

Cosmetic surgery involves medical techniques designed to maintain or restore normal appearance or to enhance appearance to an aesthetically pleasing level. Individuals usually have cosmetic surgery by choice, because they are unhappy about some aspect of their appearance and want to improve it.

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Dr. Deal Receives Patients' Choice Award from Vitals.com

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Feb 11, 2013 1:45:00 AM

Dr. Chad Deal received the Patients' Choice Award from vitals.com for 2012. The Patients' Choice honor is given to you as a reflection of Dr. Deal's patients' continued appreciation and praise for the quality of care and service he provides. Over the course of 2012, hundreds of thousands of patient reviews were written and shared. Only a select few consistently receive rave reviews. Dr. Deal has a near perfect score on vitals.com and his patients voted him for this honor.

Thanks to Southern Surgical Arts' and Dr. Deal's loyal patients who voted him for this honor.

Dr. Deal is a fellowship trained, double board-certified cosmetic surgeon. With two offices, Dr. Deal serves the Chattanooga, North Georgia and North Alabama regions with cosmetic surgery offerings including Breast Augmentation, Breast Lifts & Reductions, SmartLipo, Liposculpture & Laser Body Sculpting, Tummy Tucks, Brazilian Butt Lifts and Mommy Makeovers.

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Las Vegas’ Breast and Body Surgeon Transforming Chattanooga

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Dec 4, 2012 1:30:00 PM

Southern Surgical ArtsChad Deal, MD is considered the area expert in breast and body cosmetic surgery in Chattanooga, North Georgia and North Alabama.

After nine years of medical school and general surgery residency at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and Baptist Health Systems in Birmingham, Dr. Deal made his way to Las Vegas, Nevada where he completed a year-long cosmetic surgery fellowship program under the guidance of Lane Smith, MD, a well-known, quadruple board-certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon.  During his fellowship in Las Vegas, Dr. Deal performed more than 800 major cosmetic surgery procedures.

His experience working along side Dr. Smith, coupled together with a double board-certified status and fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, has made Dr. Deal a sought after surgeon in the areas of Breast Augmentation, Breast Lifts & Reductions, Brazilian Butt Lifts, Mommy Makeovers, SmartLipo, Vaginal Rejuvenation, and Tummy Tucks. Today, Dr. Deal works with Dr. Carey Nease at Southern Surgical Arts to offer patients artistic cosmetic surgery and natural enhancements with minimal downtime or scarring.

In addition to helping patients look and feel better about themselves, Dr. Deal is known for his bedside manner and the time he takes with each patient. One patient from North Georgia said, “Dr. Deal is a doctor who will spend the time to answer any concerns and will go above and beyond to make sure his patients are comfortable with the surgery process. He is detailed and that is a rare find in today's ‘rush’ world.”

Top reasons to schedule a no-cost consultation with Dr. Deal at Southern Surgical Arts include:

Personal
-You want to look as good as you feel
-You’ve experienced extreme weight loss
-You desire your pre-pregnancy body

Professional
-All centers where surgery is performed are accredited by either the Joint Commission or AAAHC
-Together, Southern Surgical Arts’ doctors have performed more than 7,500 cosmetic surgery procedures
-Laser technology: Southern Surgical Arts has more lasers in the Chattanooga, North Georgia and North Alabama areas than any other center
-Convenient online patient portal and other technology to enhance your experience
-Choose a surgeon that supports our community through charities such as Breast Oasis, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Tennessee Chapter, Chattanooga’s Children’s Advocacy Program, The American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, Chattanooga Zoo and many local schools.  

To learn more about cosmetic surgery performed by Dr. Deal, including before and after photos, please visit www.southernsurgicalarts.com. You can also click below to schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Deal.

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Facial Plastic Surgery on the Rise for Chattanooga's Face Doctor

Posted by Southern Surgical Arts on Oct 24, 2012 11:31:00 AM

Patients put their trust in triple-board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Nease at Southern Surgical Arts

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