The Surgical Artist's Blog

"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.

Face Fall with Rejuvenated Skin!

Summer’s almost over and it’s time to put your best face forward for fall! Even when we try to be careful with our skin, consistently reapplying our sunscreen, wearing hats and seeking out shady spots, it’s hard to maintain constant vigilance. Skin gets exposed through our sun roofs, through the windows of our cars, after some time in the pool or at the beach, or even after sweating while gardening a bit too long.

Oily skin can make skin care a serious challenge. Combating that ever-present shine can take up way more of your time and attention than you’d like, and you’ve always got to be careful your efforts don’t cause more harm than good. Keep reading for 6 ways to bring out the best in your oily skin. 

If you were to ask women in their 40s and 50s what they wish they could go back in time and do differently regarding their appearance, many would tell you, “I wish I had taken better care of my skin.” Whether they regret the time spent perfecting their tans by the pool or in tanning beds, driving with the convertible top down in the middle of summer, or playing tennis in sleeveless tops and short skirts, chances are some poor sun exposure habits caught up with them in later years.

Chances are you’ve heard of Microneedling—it’s currently one of the hottest skin treatments available because it can make a variety of skin issues look significantly improved in just a few treatments. Microneedling is an excellent treatment to promote cellular regeneration. Thousands of micro-channels are made in the skin via a “skin pen” device, promoting the growth of new cells and causing the skin to
become plumper, firmer, smoother, and more youthful in appearance.

Nothing frames a face as well as a pair of beautifully-groomed eyebrows. But if you weren’t lucky enough to be born with brows like Cara Delevingne, or if you are one of the many, many women who overplucked in the 90s and never quite got your original eyebrows back…we can help!

We love looking back at the previous year to see which blog articles resonated most for our readers. Not only do we enjoy seeing which were our “greatest hits,” it also helps us to determine what our readers are most interested in going forward. Check out our list of the 5 most popular blog articles in 2016.

We all have unwanted hair on our bodies. And it doesn’t take long until the shaving, waxing, threading, sugaring, and tweezing gets really old. We spend hundreds and even thousands of dollars over time to keep unwanted hair away, all the while dealing with the unpleasant side effects of our hair removal efforts like ingrown hairs, infected bumps, rashes, and itching. It is definitely a hairy world out there, but the medspa at Southern Surgical Arts can help you do something about it!

It’s that time of year again…time to find exactly the right gift for everyone on your list, while simultaneously getting the house decorated, chauffeuring the kids to Christmas pageant rehearsal, house cleaning, potlucking, gift wrapping, don’t forget office partying (and, of course, working)—in other words, “in your spare time.”