The Surgical Artist's Blog

Southern Surgical Arts, Chattanooga's leading cosmetic surgery center, invites you to join us for a Spooktacular patient appreciation event. Dr. Carey Nease and Dr. Chad Deal, Chattanooga’s Best of the Best Cosmetic Surgeons will award over $10,000 in prizes and drawings. Southern Surgical Arts will also collect gently used and new bras for charity.

Breast Oasis is a nationwide  charity that accepts bras from patients who have had breast augmentations and no longer fit in their pre-surgery bras. Southern Surgical Arts partners with Breast Oasis and Chattanooga Room in the Inn, a local organization that helps women and children in need. Since April, Southern Surgical Arts and its patients have donated more than 75 bras that have been sorted, washed, gift-wrapped and delivered to women and young adults in Chattanooga.

Over 18,000 ballots were cast in the Times Free Press Best of the Best awards, Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal were named as Best Cosmetic Surgeons in Chattanooga. Dr. Nease took top honors and Dr. Deal was named a finalist.

This is the 4th year in a row that Southern Surgical Arts has been named Best of the Best in Chattanooga. Thank you for your continued trust in Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal. We appreciate all you do to share your experiences with the community including your Google reviews, everyday conversations and placing your vote this year in Chattanooga's Best of the Best awards.



Southern Surgical Arts and our surgeons' deliver surgical expertise that is combined with artistic ability in a personal, caring environment that you'll notice from the moment you walk into our office.

We invite you to receive a complimentary consultation with one of our Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeons.
Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622

The Jessner Peel is a chemical peel designed to exfoliate the top layers of the epidermis and stimulate collagen and elastin production deeper in the dermis.  When treating skin conditions like clogged pores, sun damage, acne and hyperpigmentation, the Jessner Peel is one of our best performing procedures.  The  Jessner Peel is an unbuffered combination of 14% lactic acid, 14% salicylic acid, and 14% resorcinol in a hydro-alcohol base.  It is considered a 7-day peel procedure because from the day the solution is applied to the end of peeling is usually about 7 days.


Southern Surgical Arts' Aesthestican Felicia Velarde located in Calhoun, Georgia said, "This is my favorite Chemical Peel because I'm seeing significant results for my patients with little downtime and maximum results!"  The benefits of the Jessner Peel include:

• Skin rejuvenation and textural improvements.

• Reduces acne scarring and psuedofolliculitus (ingrown hairs) progressively.

• Reduces acneic conditions, particularly with impacted pores (blackheads).

• Reduces hyperpigmentation.

• Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles.

• Improves overall complexion and restores a “youthful glow” to sluggish, ruddy/rough or devitalized skin.

• An EXCELLENT prep 6-8 weeks prior to more invasive procedures like laser resurfacing.

The method and number of applications (or coats) applied will typically determine the depth of the peel and overall aesthetic results. The Jessner Peel can be repeated for an acne "tune-up" every 2 weeks, and 6-8 weeks for  skin care maintenance. The Jessner Peel is not recommended for individuals with eczema, sunburn, active herpes simplex, rosacea, asthma, pregnancy, lupus or recent use of Accutane.

Southern Surgical Arts offers a variety of peels that meet your needs. Our aestheticians recommend the Jessner Peel to our patients in North Georgia and Chattanooga for noticeable results for beautiful skin.

For your complimentary skincare consultation or to schedule your appointment for a Jessner Peel, call our Calhoun office at 706-629-8622 or Chattanooga office at 423-266-3331.

Cosmetic surgery is more than just a science and a steady hand; every patient is different, and the surgeon must have an artistic eye to work with a person's existing features to create a natural looking result. At Southern Surgical Arts in Chattanooga, their board-certified cosmetic surgeons bring a natural artistry to their craft to ultimately achieve results that look like the person they're operating on. As Dr. Carey Nease explains it, clients tell them that "I still want to look like me -- just younger."

Even though the labiaplasty procedure remains mostly unknown among the general public, around 2,200 procedures were performed in 2011 according the the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Dr. Deal, a double board-certified cosmetic surgeon at Southern Surgical Arts performs the procedure and was trained in Las Vegas by a world-renowed plastic and cosmetic surgeon during his cosmetic surgery fellowship in 2009 and 2010.

RealSelf.com, a customer review site released top trends in cosmetic surgery for the spring and summer in 2012.

Botox® is still very popular with patients. Fillers for the face have also seen an increase this spring and summer. "Nonsurgical options are popular in the summer because there is minimal downtime," says Dr. Carey Nease, a triple-board certified facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon. "It allows the patient to come in one day and be back in the pool with their kids the next."

Brazilian Butt Lifts are seeing an increase in popularity. Curvy celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez have helped with what RealSelf.com shows as a 28% increase in this procedure. Realself.com also says patients satisfaction is also very high at 93%.

Dr. Deal is the South's premier surgeon for Brazilian Butt Lifts. In fact, he has taught at two AACS symposiums in the past year and taught the procedure to a group of cosmetic and plastic surgeons from around the world in St. Louis last month. "This is one of my favorite procedures to perform as patients are highly satisfied with the results," says Dr. Chad Deal at Southern Surgical Arts. "Patients love the feminine curves the procedure provides."

The Mommy Makeover is still popular in the summer, even though it requires some downtime.  The combination of procedures usually include breast augmentation, breast lift (with or without implants), a tummy tuck and liposuction.  The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reports that breast augmentation and tummy tucks were two of the most popular procedures of 2011. RealSelf also says that online searches for this procedure is up 13 percent over the past year. 98% of patients said the Mommy Makeover surgery was "worth it."

If you are interested in Botox, fillers (Restylane or Juvederm), a Brazilian Butt Lift, Tummy Tuck or a Mommy Makeover, call and schedule your complimentary consultation with one our our surgeons. Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal are both fellowship-trained, Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeons who specialize in cosmetic procedures. Together, they have performed more than 7,000 cosmetic surgery procedures in the last 5 years. They both use the latest technology to produce natural, artistic results for you. Our surgeons will consult with you to determine your aesthetic goals, and offer you the best surgical or non-surgical options to help you achieve those goals. They are meticulous in their attention to detail to ensure that you have minimal scarring and the fastest recovery time possible.

Southern Surgical Arts has unveiled their newly designed website for Chattanooga, North Georgia and North Alabama cosmetic surgery patients



Today, Southern Surgical Arts has announced the launch of a redesigned website created to cater to both the visual and logical cosmetic surgery patient. On the new site, the Chattanooga cosmetic surgery center provides a wide range of information on Smart Lipo, Face & Neck Lifts, Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Tummy Tucks, Liposuction and numerous other outpatient operations.

Equipped with an extensive portfolio of before-and-after photos along with short videos for patients who prefer to see the Southern Surgical Arts’ difference, the site is one of the most aesthetically designed sources for cosmetic surgery available. Supporting the website’s visual appeal is a generous amount of written information on available cosmetic surgeries including factual data, surgery statistics and biographical backgrounders on the surgery center’s board certified surgeons.

Also found on the website is a patient portal for existing cosmetic surgery patients. The portal gives access to electronic medical records, consent forms, general financial information and the treatments process, all through a secure log in.

“After enhancing the appearance of our patients, we felt it was time to give our own practice website a facelift,” said Dr. Nease, Southern Surgical Arts’ triple-board certified Cosmetic and Facial Plastic Surgeons. “We set out to create an intuitive, user-friendly website and ended up with a clean and professional page that I feel will make the whole process for our patients a pleasant experience.”

Visit www.SouthernSurgicalArts.com to view the new website and discover endless possibilities in surgical enhancement.

The unique spring-loaded needle tip of the Dermapen uses an automated needling motion that minimizes pain and discomfort, while better promoting an even absorption of topicals, such as PRP, hyaluronic acid, hydrogenated collagen, Vitamin C and peptides into the skin. The results are youthful looking skin with even tone and texture and down-time of only one day.

Southern Surgical Arts, Chattanooga's leading cosmetic surgery center, is pleased to announce their recent alignment with the Breast Oasis and Allergan Brilliant Distinction charities. Through their philanthropic efforts, Southern Surgical Arts will give back to women in the local community.

Both charity outreach programs have a common thread -- they target women who have undergone a cosmetic surgery procedure.

Through Breast Oasis, women who have had breast augmentations and no longer fit in their pre-surgery bras are encouraged to donate the slightly used under garments. Once collected by participating retailers and cosmetic surgery centers, like Southern Surgical Arts, these bras are then sorted, washed, gift-wrapped and delivered to women in need. Recipients, many of which are in homeless or crisis centers, are even provided with messages of encouragement from the donators through an online bra-identification number messaging system.

To date, Breast Oasis has collected and donated over 100,000 bras to women across the country and has plans to expand internationally, including in disaster zones. With the recent launch of Southern Surgical Arts' bra collection initiatives they hope to take in 400 bras for the Breast Oasis charity this year.

"It is truly a grass-roots movement to bring the community together," said Dr. Chad Deal, a fellowship-trained and Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon at the surgery center. "Champion Cleaners' Hickory Valley Road location will be laundering the bras we collect, and donate them to Chattanooga Room in the Inn, a temporary home for women and children in need."

Southern Surgical Arts cosmetic surgery practice is also working with the Allergan Brilliant Distinctions program. Allergan Brilliant Distinctions gives credit to patients each time they receive a BOTOX® Cosmetic or JUVÉDERM® XC treatment from a participating physician. These credits can be redeemed at a later time for discounts on additional procedures or donated as cash contributions to Dress for Success, the Make a Wish Foundation or other charities. The points can now be donated to Southern Surgical Arts' charity.

"Bring the Breast Oasis and Allergan Brilliant Distinctions programs to the Chattanooga area couldn't be more exciting," says Dr. Carey Nease, a triple-board certified cosmetic surgeon at Southern Surgical Arts. "We truly believe that through these amazing charities we can make a positive impact in the lives of women."

To drop off bras for Breast Oasis, visit either of Southern Surgical Arts' locations located at One North Shore, 200 Manufacturers Rd - Suite 105, Chattanooga, TN or 120 Cornerstone Way, Calhoun GA. For more information on donating credits earned in the Allergan Brilliant Distinctions program, call Southern Surgical Arts at 423-266-3331.

Champion Cleaners is run by Tim & Kathy Miller and is located at 2301 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

More information on Chattanooga Room in the Inn can be found at http://www.chattanoogaroomintheinn.com.