The Surgical Artist's Blog

Dr. Nease is a Double-Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon. What does that mean? That means that his practice is 100% commited, focused, dedicated to cosmetic surgery. He does nothing else but Face & Neck Lifts, Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Tummy Tucks, Liposuction and SmartLipo, Mommy Makeovers and a few other cosmetic surgeries that can enhance your body and your life.

During Dr. Nease's cosmetic surgery fellowship four years ago, he performed more than 700 cosmetic surgeries in his training year alone. Since then, Dr. Nease has focused 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. After more than 3,500 cosmetic surgery cases, 2 Best of the Best Awards, 2 Reader's Choice Awards and many happy patients in the Before and After Gallery, we invite you to call for a complimentary consultation.

Over the last two years, Dr. Nease and Southern Surgical Arts have been dedicated to our community. In 2009 and 2010, we have donated to various worthy charities totaling more than $25,000 each year! We believe that there are some things in life that are worth standing for: Healthcare, Education, Community, Children, Animals and Character. Let us know if you would like to partner with us in advancing great causes in our communities. We'll stand with you.

I had a patient come in for a follow up this week who had a Tummy Tuck and SmartLipo a few months ago, and I just wanted to share with you her before and after pictures. This patient is a 38 year old who came to me with concerns of excess skin and fat deposits on her abdomen and flanks. The after pictures were taken 8 weeks after surgery. Recovery time is about 2-3 weeks to be back to normal activities and even some light exercise. You can see in this picture that she is going to be wearing her bikini when she heads to the beach for vacation later this month. She is extremely happy with her results, and it makes me feel great to help women like her feel good about themselves and their bodies again. Getting results like this and making people happy is very rewarding, and I love my job!
~ Dr. Nease

Last week I had a great experience operating at Grandview Medical Center in Jasper, TN, about 20 minutes West of Chattanooga. I did an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with Smartlipo (laser lipo) of the flanks and thighs. The OR staff was excellent and the patient had a great experience as well. She was able to stay overnight for observation and went home the next day. She commented that her care was as good as she could hope for, and she felt comfortable with the entire experience. I'm happy to be able to partner with a quality, private hospital in the greater Chattanooga area and provide a safe and comfortable experience for my cosmetic surgery patients. I'll be working at Grandview on most Fridays going forward and will be available to see consults there in the Medical Arts office building next to the hospital. ~ Dr. Nease

We are excited to announce that we've partnered with CareCredit to offer you a 12 Month No Interest plan to kick off the Fall Season. This is the absolute Best Time to get the Cosmetic Surgery you've been wanting from the Best Cosmetic Surgeon in the North Georgia and Chattanooga area. Have you seen Dr. Nease's before and after gallery? 12 Months No Interest? This is the best time to call us! Call us to schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Nease and learn how he can use the latest technology with SmartLipo, laser rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, fat transfer, cosmetic surgery skill, and now 12 months No-Interest. Let us know how we can help you achieve your goals. The 12-Months No Interest plan ends October 31st, so call and schedule your consultation quickly! ~ Pam

I have exciting news about my practice and Southern Surgical Arts! I have been selected as one of only 20 Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship training programs in the country by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) beginning July 2010. The program is designed to train future Cosmetic Surgeons for a one year period in the field of general cosmetic surgery. Expertise in both facial and body cosmetic surgical procedures is the primary goal, and eligible candidates include ABMS board-certified general surgeons, plastic surgeons and head and neck surgeons. The AACS is a prestigious organization of Cosmetic Surgeons from around the country, established nearly 30 years ago. There are currently about 3,000 members of the AACS and more than 500 board-certified cosmetic surgeons in the USA. I am both an active member of the AACS and diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, which is a requirement for Directors of Cosmetic Surgery training programs.

I am pleased to announce my new fellow, Vincent Gardner, MD, who is a board-certified general surgeon from Birmingham, AL. He joined me July 1st and has quickly become a part of the team at Southern Surgical Arts. Upon completion of the program in June, 2011, Dr. Gardner will be considered an expert in facial rejuvenation surgery, cosmetic breast surgery including augmentation, lift and reduction, tummy tucks and liposculpture. He has been well received by my current patients, he has excellent surgical skills and I have high expectations that he will successfully complete my program and contribute to the field of Cosmetic Surgery.

Interested surgeons who qualify and wish to apply for my 2011 position will find the application information on the AACS website, www.cosmeticsurgery.org.

It seems like this new procedure, the Mommy Makeover, has really become popular in the North Georgia and Chattanooga area. I have been asked numerous times to describe the procedure and have been doing it for about 2 years now with extremely good results and happy patients. Basically this procedure takes a woman from her current post-baby condition with stretch marks, drooping breasts and areas of stubborn, unwanted fat deposits, and takes her back to those confident pre-pregnancy days.

The most common combination of procedures is a tummy tuck with breast augmentation, breast lift and Smartlipo laser body sculpting of the abdomen and flanks (love handles). The breast procedure is done with either saline or silicone implants, and the type of lift done is specific to each individual patient. Sometimes no lift is necessary, which minimizes scarring. I typically perform a lollipop type of lift, which gives a significant lift and "perky" appearance while keeping scars very small. The tummy tuck is nearly always necessary, but my technique again minimizes scarring, keeping it low and as short as possible while getting a very tight and flat stomach.

Down-time is usually only about 10 days. My goal is simply to give you the confidence to wear a Bikini type bathing suit this summer or on your next vacation to the beach. Give us a call to set up your complimentary consultation!

The laser face lift study being conducted at Southern Surgical Arts in the North Georgia and Chattanooga area is nearing completion, as we have enrolled all but 3 patients to date. Our goal of 25 participants is close to being fulfilled, as we are excited to report that results are promising based on early evaluations. Final results will not be available for 6 months, but we have several examples of 6 and 12 week photos on our website. Be sure to check them out under the SmartLipo category and FaceLift category when you are looking for them. Click here for a quick link. We have observed no complications to date and significant improvements in the contours of the neck and jawline and also skin tone and texture. I am looking forward to finishing the study and presenting results at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in Phoenix next January.

Call the office if you are interested in being included in the study. We are looking for patients who desire facial rejuvenation, age 40-55, have never had a facelift and do not smoke. The benefits of the Laser Face Lift are significant results with little downtime and no scarring using the latest laser technology. The procedure can be done with local anesthesia and light sedation.

For the past two years, we have been the leader in laser-assisted liposuction technology, or Smartlipo, for the Chattanooga and North Georgia area. We are celebrating our two-year anniversary as the only Cosmetic Surgery practice in this area to bring you the latest technology like Smart lipo, the Laser Face Lift, V-Beam Laser Facial Rejuvenation, Affirm CO2 Laser Resurfacing, Advanced Laser Hair Removal, and the latest approach to Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, skincare, microdermabrasion and more. You want beautiful skin and a beautiful body for summer? Southern Surgical Arts and the team of nurses and aestheticians who work with me can help you achieve your cosmetic surgery and non-surgery goals.

Look at our before and after pictures, then give us a call. We are here to help you.

I have some exciting news for those of you in the region near Jasper, TN, South Pittsburg and North Alabama! I have partnered with Grandview Medical Center in establishing a Cosmetic Surgery office and will offer cosmetic procedures beginning next month. This is certainly new to the area and we hope to provide high quality cosmetic services to the people in the surrounding communities. Procedures offered will include face lift and neck lift, rhinoplasty, eye and brow lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks and Smartlipo laser body sculpting. Medical Spa services will include laser hair removal, chemical peels, Botox, Restylane, microdermabrasion and spa facials. We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you achieve your cosmetic goals!

I'm off to the annual meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in Orlando, hoping for warmer and sunny weather! I am speaking tomorrow about laser body sculpting and some research I did a few years ago studying ultrasound assisted liposuction. The meeting is always great, with over 500 cosmetic surgeons from around the US and the world, gathering and sharing their experience with the latest advances in the aesthetic field. This means better results for our patients, and assurance that they are getting the most advanced techniques and technology available. Follow me on Twitter, carey nease md, and on Facebook at Southern Surgical Arts' page. I'll keep you up to date with the latest advances in cosmetic surgery in real time! You'll be the first to know in the North Georgia and Chattanooga area if you follow me as I send out info during the meeting! I'll post something new and exciting soon!