If you're interested in having breast implants, there are significant factors to consider when making your decision. Here are some key questions to ask yourself before going under the knife:
Read More →After only 15 months in the Chattanooga, North Georgia and North Alabama area, Dr. Deal, a double-board certified cosmetic surgeon, has received the award for one of America's Most Compassionate Doctors by vitals.com. The award is based on reviews written by hundreds and thousands of patients. While physicians generally receive positive feedback from their patients, only a select few receive praise about the compassion that accompanied their care. In fact, of the nation's 720,000 active physicians, less than 3% were accorded this honor by their patients in 2011.
Thank you to all the patients who continually provide positive feedback to both Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease at Southern Surgical Arts. We are truly honored each and every time.
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Thank you to all the patients who continually provide positive feedback to both Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease at Southern Surgical Arts. We are truly honored each and every time.
Cynosure announced its Cellulaze Workstation for treatment of cellulite. Cellulaze promises to deliver long-lasting results after only one short treatment. This is based on clinical research that shows that the results lasted two years. The best results are for women who are not significantly overweight but have mild to moderate cellulite -- particularly on their thighs.
Cellulite has been an ongoing battle for many women. "Most women are hesitant to have any cellulite reduction procedure because of failed promises in the past," said Dr. Carey Nease. "If Cellulaze can truly deliver the long-lasting results, then patients and physicians alike will be happy!" Southern Surgical Arts currently has the Triactive laser that treats cellulite, which was the latest and greatest technology a few years ago. Patients have to come in for 6-8 treatments to see a result as compared to Cellulaze, the one treatment option.
When Southern Surgical Arts ask their Facebook fans what they thought about Cellulaze, the response was positive. "We will wait and see how patients on a national level respond the the new technology," said Dr. Chad Deal. "Although we provide the latest laser technology, we also want to make sure it will deliver results for our patients."
If you are interested in cellulite reduction, visit us on Facebook and let us know. We'd love to hear your feedback.
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Cellulite has been an ongoing battle for many women. "Most women are hesitant to have any cellulite reduction procedure because of failed promises in the past," said Dr. Carey Nease. "If Cellulaze can truly deliver the long-lasting results, then patients and physicians alike will be happy!" Southern Surgical Arts currently has the Triactive laser that treats cellulite, which was the latest and greatest technology a few years ago. Patients have to come in for 6-8 treatments to see a result as compared to Cellulaze, the one treatment option.
When Southern Surgical Arts ask their Facebook fans what they thought about Cellulaze, the response was positive. "We will wait and see how patients on a national level respond the the new technology," said Dr. Chad Deal. "Although we provide the latest laser technology, we also want to make sure it will deliver results for our patients."
If you are interested in cellulite reduction, visit us on Facebook and let us know. We'd love to hear your feedback.
Using Facebook and other update-to-date technologies, Southern Surgical Arts delivers cosmetic surgery information in real-time.
The leading Chattanooga-area cosmetic surgeons at Southern Surgical Arts are staying on the forefront of modern technology and catering to their patients' communication needs with the use of social networking and specialty platforms TouchMD.com and SolutionReach.com. Known for their artistic cosmetic surgeries and natural enhancements, Southern Surgical Arts is adding to their first-class customer services with these online platforms.
In a recent poll taken from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery's (AAFPRS), it was found that last year 42% of plastic surgery patients received information on their selected procedures through social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Jerris Prater recently told Southern Surgical Arts, "I'm so glad that you have an active Facebook page! It has been so easy for me to find all of the information that I was looking for about new procedures and monthly promotions. The before and after photos are amazing!" This shift to social based learning has allowed the cosmetic surgeons at Southern Surgical Arts to connect with consumers interested in their products and services on a level that caters to each patient's communication style.
Southern Surgical Arts welcomes all forms of open communications. They value the ability to educate the public on cosmetic surgery procedures and keep those interested informed of the latest industry happenings, which is apparent by fact that in one year, their Facebook following grew from 528 to 1602 Likes.
"We see Facebook as a way to keep our patients informed of upcoming events and specials and form a more personal relationship. It also allows patients to give us feedback about our practice, which in turn allows us to provide better service," said Jennifer Deal, Director of Marketing at Southern Surgical Arts. "Facebook has really given us a way to reach out to patients in their own time, and we check our Facebook page daily to ensure timely response to received questions."
In addition to Facebook, Southern Surgical Arts has engaged TouchMD.com and SolutionReach.com to add to their high-tech communication style. In the office, TouchMD provides an interactive experience while educating patients on their selected cosmetic procedure. It records valuable information at the consultation and allows patients to revisit their personal profile from home over the Internet. SolutionReach is a patient engagement platform that is helping to retain, reactive and acquire patients through social marketing initiatives and web-based technologies. The SolutionReach platform sends appointment reminders, feedback requests, surveys, specials and promotions, one on one communications and much more to Southern Surgical Arts patients for increased service.
By using new styles of patient outreach cosmetic surgeons Carey Nease, MD and Chad Deal, MD aim to better cater to the needs of their current and future patients. Those interested in connecting with Southern Surgical Arts or with questions regarding cosmetic surgery are encouraged to “Like” the cosmetic surgery center on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SouthernSurgicalArts.
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The leading Chattanooga-area cosmetic surgeons at Southern Surgical Arts are staying on the forefront of modern technology and catering to their patients' communication needs with the use of social networking and specialty platforms TouchMD.com and SolutionReach.com. Known for their artistic cosmetic surgeries and natural enhancements, Southern Surgical Arts is adding to their first-class customer services with these online platforms.
In a recent poll taken from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery's (AAFPRS), it was found that last year 42% of plastic surgery patients received information on their selected procedures through social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Jerris Prater recently told Southern Surgical Arts, "I'm so glad that you have an active Facebook page! It has been so easy for me to find all of the information that I was looking for about new procedures and monthly promotions. The before and after photos are amazing!" This shift to social based learning has allowed the cosmetic surgeons at Southern Surgical Arts to connect with consumers interested in their products and services on a level that caters to each patient's communication style.
Southern Surgical Arts welcomes all forms of open communications. They value the ability to educate the public on cosmetic surgery procedures and keep those interested informed of the latest industry happenings, which is apparent by fact that in one year, their Facebook following grew from 528 to 1602 Likes.
"We see Facebook as a way to keep our patients informed of upcoming events and specials and form a more personal relationship. It also allows patients to give us feedback about our practice, which in turn allows us to provide better service," said Jennifer Deal, Director of Marketing at Southern Surgical Arts. "Facebook has really given us a way to reach out to patients in their own time, and we check our Facebook page daily to ensure timely response to received questions."
In addition to Facebook, Southern Surgical Arts has engaged TouchMD.com and SolutionReach.com to add to their high-tech communication style. In the office, TouchMD provides an interactive experience while educating patients on their selected cosmetic procedure. It records valuable information at the consultation and allows patients to revisit their personal profile from home over the Internet. SolutionReach is a patient engagement platform that is helping to retain, reactive and acquire patients through social marketing initiatives and web-based technologies. The SolutionReach platform sends appointment reminders, feedback requests, surveys, specials and promotions, one on one communications and much more to Southern Surgical Arts patients for increased service.
By using new styles of patient outreach cosmetic surgeons Carey Nease, MD and Chad Deal, MD aim to better cater to the needs of their current and future patients. Those interested in connecting with Southern Surgical Arts or with questions regarding cosmetic surgery are encouraged to “Like” the cosmetic surgery center on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SouthernSurgicalArts.
Earlier this month, Southern Surgical Arts announced a limited time discount on our standard breast augmentation procedure. In less than an hour, women can obtain a more youthful look to their breasts with a firmer, fuller appearance through a minimal scar either under the breast crease or in the axilla (armpit).
Breast augmentations are ideal for women age 18 to 65 who are non-smokers and in generally good health. Those looking to aesthetically enhance the look of their breast for a fuller appearance can greatly benefit from Southern Surgical Arts' experienced surgeons. The outpatient procedure is done in a fully accredited surgical center by placing an implant of FDA approved saline or silicone gel behind the natural breast tissue and chest muscle. Recovery is typically 3-5 days.
"At Southern Surgical Arts our team of fellowship-trained and board-certified cosmetic surgeons are here to walk you through every step of breast augmentation, from discovering more about your options to post-operation recovery," assures triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon, Carey Nease, MD. "Doctor Chad Deal and myself have performed thousands of implant surgeries and are confident that you'll be pleased with the results."
"We highly encourage our patients to browse through our before and after gallery so that patients can get a good idea of what results they can expect. We are very proud of our outcomes and it brings us great joy to see the smiles on our patients during their follow up visits," said Dr. Chad Deal.
Patients with PIP implants who need them exchanged also qualify for a $250 American Express gift card from Southern Surgical Arts implant provider, Mentor Corporation.
To learn more about these cosmetic surgeries, or to book a breast augmentation consultation and secure your $500 discount, call 423-266-3331 today.
Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) implants manufactured by a French company have been recalled. The company was substituting medical-grade silicone for industrial-grade silicone, which can be harmful inside the body and potentially lead to breast cancer. Women who have them are scared and frantically trying to find a surgeon who can replace their implants.
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Now that you've decided to enhance your beauty with cosmetic surgery, the next step is to call our office and schedule your complimentary consultation. Once your appointment date is set, our staff at
Southern Surgical Arts will make the process easy for you to meet with one of our board-certified cosmetic surgeons,
Dr. Carey Nease or
Dr. Chad Deal.
Because we are a practice committed to the latest tools and technology, we have two ways to have a consultation with Dr. Deal or Dr. Nease: (1) online for our out-of-town or busy patients or (2) in-the-office for a personal, confidential discussion of each patient's goals and surgical and non-surgical options. Also, before each consultation, you have the option of choosing to complete your health history ahead of time online at your convenience or to do it in our office the day of your appointment.
Our staff will contact you before your appointment to so that you will be able to complete your health history information before your appointment using a secure portal that stores your information in our electronic medical records privately. You will have access to iPads and and other Apple technology to assist you during your appointment, and we will also research financing options available to you.
1. The in-office consultation
This is the traditional consultation at our practice.You should expect to spend 1-2 hours in our office. It is our goal to exceed your expectations during the entire appointment from the time you arrive by greeting you with a warm, sincere welcome. Our staff will check you in and offer you a beverage while you wait.
Above photo: Southern Surgical Arts, Reception Desk, Chattanooga
Next, you will be escorted to one of our comfortable consultation rooms. A nurse or medical assistant usually meets with you first to discuss your cosmetic surgery goals. Once she has documented your desires, either Dr. Deal or Dr. Nease will meet with you. Although, there are many questions you should ask your surgeon, we suggest to start with:
- What kind of surgery do I need?
- How many times have you performed this surgery?
- Will I need anesthesia?
- How long will it take me to recover?
- What will happen after the surgery?
After your consultation with one of our board-certified cosmetic surgeons, you will meet with our patient coordinator who will present a quote with recommendation from the surgeon. She will also discuss any questions you have about scheduling and financing. Once you decide to schedule surgery with us, we require a 10% deposit to schedule a surgery. Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal usually require 4-6 weeks on average from the time of your consultation.
Above photo: Southern Surgical Arts, Post Consultation Room, Chattanooga
2. The online consultation
This process allows you to complete your health history online and upload pictures. One of our surgeons will review your information, pictures and provide recommendations and a quote to you. The surgeon will also make time to talk to you over the phone about your goals. Although you will still be required to see one of our surgeons before your surgery, this process allows you to get a quote with the doctor's recommendation without having to drive to the office. This process is excellent for patients who cannot meet during office hours, live out-of-town, or just want an idea of what their surgery will cost before committing to an in-office appointment.
After your online consultation with one of our surgeons, you will meet with our patient coordinator who will present a quote with a recommendation from the surgeon. She will also discuss any questions you have about scheduling and financing. Once you decide to schedule surgery with us, we require a 10% deposit to schedule a surgery. Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal usually require 4-6 weeks on average from the time of your consultation.
We are committed to ensuring you receive excellent service. We want to meet you where you are and believe using technology to help make the process easier for you. If you have any questions about our consultation process or if we can help answer any questions for you while you are researching your procedure, we want to help. Call our office today:
Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622
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Because we are a practice committed to the latest tools and technology, we have two ways to have a consultation with Dr. Deal or Dr. Nease: (1) online for our out-of-town or busy patients or (2) in-the-office for a personal, confidential discussion of each patient's goals and surgical and non-surgical options. Also, before each consultation, you have the option of choosing to complete your health history ahead of time online at your convenience or to do it in our office the day of your appointment.
Our staff will contact you before your appointment to so that you will be able to complete your health history information before your appointment using a secure portal that stores your information in our electronic medical records privately. You will have access to iPads and and other Apple technology to assist you during your appointment, and we will also research financing options available to you.
1. The in-office consultation
This is the traditional consultation at our practice.You should expect to spend 1-2 hours in our office. It is our goal to exceed your expectations during the entire appointment from the time you arrive by greeting you with a warm, sincere welcome. Our staff will check you in and offer you a beverage while you wait.
Above photo: Southern Surgical Arts, Reception Desk, Chattanooga
Next, you will be escorted to one of our comfortable consultation rooms. A nurse or medical assistant usually meets with you first to discuss your cosmetic surgery goals. Once she has documented your desires, either Dr. Deal or Dr. Nease will meet with you. Although, there are many questions you should ask your surgeon, we suggest to start with:
- What kind of surgery do I need?
- How many times have you performed this surgery?
- Will I need anesthesia?
- How long will it take me to recover?
- What will happen after the surgery?
After your consultation with one of our board-certified cosmetic surgeons, you will meet with our patient coordinator who will present a quote with recommendation from the surgeon. She will also discuss any questions you have about scheduling and financing. Once you decide to schedule surgery with us, we require a 10% deposit to schedule a surgery. Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal usually require 4-6 weeks on average from the time of your consultation.
Above photo: Southern Surgical Arts, Post Consultation Room, Chattanooga
2. The online consultation
This process allows you to complete your health history online and upload pictures. One of our surgeons will review your information, pictures and provide recommendations and a quote to you. The surgeon will also make time to talk to you over the phone about your goals. Although you will still be required to see one of our surgeons before your surgery, this process allows you to get a quote with the doctor's recommendation without having to drive to the office. This process is excellent for patients who cannot meet during office hours, live out-of-town, or just want an idea of what their surgery will cost before committing to an in-office appointment.
After your online consultation with one of our surgeons, you will meet with our patient coordinator who will present a quote with a recommendation from the surgeon. She will also discuss any questions you have about scheduling and financing. Once you decide to schedule surgery with us, we require a 10% deposit to schedule a surgery. Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal usually require 4-6 weeks on average from the time of your consultation.
We are committed to ensuring you receive excellent service. We want to meet you where you are and believe using technology to help make the process easier for you. If you have any questions about our consultation process or if we can help answer any questions for you while you are researching your procedure, we want to help. Call our office today:
Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622
The hit TV show, The Doctors, recently featured laser technology from Sciton. Did you know that we have this laser in our Chattanooga office? Southern Surgical Arts' has many lasers that treat the skin, including the Sciton Joule that was featured in this show! This particular laser treats sun damage, unwanted hair, veins, vasular lesions, acne, fine wrinkles and much more!
Dr. Oz is also featuring the Sciton laser on Monday, January 16 to demonstrate the benefits and efficacy of Sciton's BBL (BroadBand Light) and MLP (MicroLaserPeel) used in combination. Dr. Avram who is on the show will illustrate how he achieves excellent results with limited downtime. Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal can provide a complimentary consultation to see how you can achieve the results you want with limited downtime!
Be sure to tune in Monday, January 16th on Channel 12 (WDEF) in Chattanooga!
For a complimentary consultation, call our office today and receive 10% off your first laser treatment.
Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
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Dr. Oz is also featuring the Sciton laser on Monday, January 16 to demonstrate the benefits and efficacy of Sciton's BBL (BroadBand Light) and MLP (MicroLaserPeel) used in combination. Dr. Avram who is on the show will illustrate how he achieves excellent results with limited downtime. Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal can provide a complimentary consultation to see how you can achieve the results you want with limited downtime!
Be sure to tune in Monday, January 16th on Channel 12 (WDEF) in Chattanooga!
For a complimentary consultation, call our office today and receive 10% off your first laser treatment.
Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Should you smoke and have cosmetic surgery? Drs.
Carey Nease and
Chad Deal emphatically say no.
Most people only know of the long term affects of smoking such as its relationship to cancers and COPD, however there are immediate problems as well that tremendously affect the healing process of wounds. "I rarely see wound healing problems in non-smokers, and we know the risk of problems goes up significantly in those patient who actively smoke or are around second-hand smoke," said Dr. Carey Nease. Instantly when one begins to smoke even just one cigarette the small blood vessels constrict. This has disastrous effects on new wounds that can cause them to become necrotic and even completely open up. "I can usually tell when a patient has not been forthcoming about smoking during their recovery after a breast lift," said Chad Deal, MD. "Nipples have a very hard time healing without the proper blood flow to them." This is also especially true for other procedures such as facelifts, tummy tucks,and arm or thigh lifts.
There are also a host of other problems that come from smoking during the healing process such as: increased risk of infection, increased risk of capsular contraction with implants, increased risk of hypertrophic scars, and others. Even from a pure aesthetic standpoint there is loss of elasticity with the skin so that during the recovery phase the skin will loosen up and will ultimately lose some of the "lift" with facelifts, tummy tucks, etc.
At Southern Surgical Arts, our policy is that you must quit smoking 6-8 weeks before surgery. This policy is also applied to the post operative healing process. Since improvement is the goal in cosmetic surgery, minimizing the possibility of complications is optimal.
Have you stopped smoking or in the process of quitting and ready to move forward with your cosmetic surgery procedure? Call us and take advantage of our complimentary consultation with one of our highly trained and skilled surgeons.
Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622
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Most people only know of the long term affects of smoking such as its relationship to cancers and COPD, however there are immediate problems as well that tremendously affect the healing process of wounds. "I rarely see wound healing problems in non-smokers, and we know the risk of problems goes up significantly in those patient who actively smoke or are around second-hand smoke," said Dr. Carey Nease. Instantly when one begins to smoke even just one cigarette the small blood vessels constrict. This has disastrous effects on new wounds that can cause them to become necrotic and even completely open up. "I can usually tell when a patient has not been forthcoming about smoking during their recovery after a breast lift," said Chad Deal, MD. "Nipples have a very hard time healing without the proper blood flow to them." This is also especially true for other procedures such as facelifts, tummy tucks,and arm or thigh lifts.
There are also a host of other problems that come from smoking during the healing process such as: increased risk of infection, increased risk of capsular contraction with implants, increased risk of hypertrophic scars, and others. Even from a pure aesthetic standpoint there is loss of elasticity with the skin so that during the recovery phase the skin will loosen up and will ultimately lose some of the "lift" with facelifts, tummy tucks, etc.
At Southern Surgical Arts, our policy is that you must quit smoking 6-8 weeks before surgery. This policy is also applied to the post operative healing process. Since improvement is the goal in cosmetic surgery, minimizing the possibility of complications is optimal.
Have you stopped smoking or in the process of quitting and ready to move forward with your cosmetic surgery procedure? Call us and take advantage of our complimentary consultation with one of our highly trained and skilled surgeons.
Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622
As the holidays near, patients want to look and feel their best. At
Southern Surgical Arts, we offer spa services, non-invasive procedures and surgical procedures to help you feel confident during the holidays. Here are a few tips from our staff to help you look and feel your best.
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