The rise in minimally invasive cosmetic treatments are up to 13.1 millions treatments in 2012. It is important to understand what these treatments are, how they are carried out, and who provides the best care and service in delivering the product and desired result. For example, Botox, is a trade name for a botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein. Its most famous use is in cosmetic procedures for smoothing out lines on the forehead, crows feet on the side of the eyes, or for severe frown lines. Botox is administered via an injection into the desired area, and it only takes a matter of minutes to perform the procedure. Botox works by relaxing the muscles within these areas and blocks nerve impulses. It takes roughly four days before you notice cosmetic improvement, however, the effects can last up to six months.
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.
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.
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!
In 2011, more than 1.6 million Americans elected to undergo cosmetic surgery, also known as plastic surgery, while upwards of 8 million opted for nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, according to the Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. And it’s not just young Hollywood starlets looking to augment their chests and Botox away hardly noticeable lines around the eyes and mouth. The New York Times recently ran an article about men and women in their golden years who are getting a new lease on life, primarily by re-sculpting their eyes, a procedure that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons ranked the fourth most popular cosmetic surgery in the U.S.
About Cosmetic Eye and Brow Lifts
Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is a very safe procedure that eliminates saggy, droopy eyelids and under-eye bags. With an average recovery time of just three to four days, it’s one of the most rewarding procedures offered by Dr. Carey Nease and Dr. Chad Deal, both board certified cosmetic surgeons at Southern Surgical Arts in Tennessee and North Georgia.
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For many new couples, Valentine’s Day is a time for love, romance, and red-hot dates. Many couples come to notice that as they mature in their relationships, the amount of effort they put into impressing their better halves starts to slip. This Valentine’s Day, Southern Surgical Arts wants you to reignite your relationship by putting your best face forward – literally. Chattanooga’s number one cosmetic surgery center knows that to feel good about yourself, you need to look good. What better way to look good and pucker up for your valentine than to treat yourself to lip augmentations?
“The only source of knowledge is experience.” - Albert Einstein
Just as individuals only master a sport after playing multiple times, surgeons only master a process after lots of practice. With Southern Surgical Arts being one of the busiest cosmetic surgery practices in the country, Dr. Vincent Gardner, Dr. Micheal Kluska, Dr, Justin Gusching and Dr. Chad Deal have gained a wealth of knowledge through their skill and experiences.
With only 3 days left before we say goodbye to 2012, we thought we would share our 10 most popular blog posts. Some of these even surprised us!
Southern Surgical Arts is 100% committed to delivering excellence in cosmetic surgery for men and women. Our Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeons Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease, specialize in aesthetically pleasing cosmetic and facial plastic surgery, and natural enhancements accompanied with modest recovery periods and minimal scarring. Southern Surgical Arts is devoted to helping people ‘age gracefully’ by using up-to-date surgical techniques, state-of-art technology, and offering affordable options for the budget conscious.
Cosmetic surgery is a rapidly growing industry with more and more Americans wanting to look as good as they feel. This includes surgical and non-surgical procedures. High demand is driven by the fact that the antiquated stigma associated with cosmetic surgery has declined, the significance in looking good and feeling your best in our youth-focused society is progressively increasing, and competition in the workplace has pushed older workers to seek an edge in the job market.
