The Surgical Artist's Blog

Summer is certainly here. Today the high is 97! Drink lots of water and wear your sunscreen to protect your beautiful skin! In the meantime, come by our office (in the air conditioning, of course) and take advantage of one of these awesome summer deals! Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal also offer complimentary consultations when you are ready to discuss the Mommy Makeover, SmartLipo or Breast Augmentation, which will help you look fabulous in your swimsuit this summer.

With the economy growing, the demand of cosmetic injectables will also grow. This is part of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's (ASAPS) 2011 predictions. In just a few minutes, wrinkles and folds can be minimized.

Americans are seeking ways to make their lives easier. This is evident with all the quick and easy dinner recipe books sold each year. At Southern Surgical Arts, this trend rolls over to patients who want fast ways to look rejuvenated and refreshed without traditional surgical techniques. "Non-surgical and quick alternatives to surgery are often preferable to patients who want to look a few years younger and only have a few minutes to give," said Chad Deal, MD.

At Southern Surgical Arts, Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal help patients reduce the appearance of wrinkles daily. Our practice is a leader in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area for ALL injectables and laser treatments and we offer a wide array of injectables, including Botox®, Restylane®, Dysport®, Perlane®, Juvederm® and Radiesse®. Our complimentary consultations offer a way for patients to talk to the surgeon about his/her goals and then allows physician to make recommendations that meets those goals.

Although injectables are growing, so are minimally invasive surgical techniques such as skin resurfacing. Southern Surgical Arts uses the Affirm CO2 and the Sciton Profractional lasers to improve skin texture, stimulate collagen and help eliminate sun damage. Carey Nease, MD pioneered the Laser Face Lift, which combines the Affirm CO2, Smart Liposuction to the neck and jowls and often injectables to give an overall improved results. Dr. Nease said about the Laser Facelift, "It is a quick, one-hour procedure with down time of only 3-5 days and very little pain, both during and after the procedure."

With offices in Chattanooga and Calhoun, Southern Surgical Arts offers the Chattanooga and North Georgia markets two convenient ways to pop in and out of our office with little time needed on the patient's behalf.

Chattanooga office, opening July 2011: 423-266-3331
Calhoun office, 706-629-8622

Today it was official! My name was on the door at Southern Surgical Arts! I'm part of this awesome team! But, the reality is that I started this journey early this month. The staff at Southern Surgical Arts is by far the best I've worked with in my surgical career. I know that my choice to come and be apart of this Surgical family was the right choice.


I'm really excited to bring vaginal rejuvenation to the practice. I'm also excited to provide patients with the Brazilian Butt Lift (fat transfer to the buttock). These two procedures are two of the fastest-growing segments in cosmetic surgery.

--Dr. Deal

I am excited to announce that Chad Deal, MD has joined Southern Surgical Arts as a fellowship-trained Cosmetic Surgeon.  Dr. Deal comes to Chattanooga from Birmingham, Alabama, with extensive training and expertise in the field of cosmetic surgery including face and body procedures, laser skin rejuvenation, Botox, facial fillers, vaginal rejuvenation, labiaplasty, male body contouring and implants and the natural breast augmentation (fat transfer).  Dr. Deal, a Board-Certified Surgeon, spent his cosmetic surgery fellowship year in Las Vegas where he performed more than 800 cosmetic surgery procedures with special emphasis on breast augmentation and aesthetic breast lift procedures.  He trained under Dr. Lane Smith, a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Cosmetic Surgeon.

Dr. Deal is available for consults beginning Wednesday, January 18th in Calhoun, Dalton and in Chattanooga at Grandview Medical Center.  Check out his bio page on our website for more details on Dr. Deal.  He and his wife, Jennifer, and their two boys live on Lookout Mountain.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Deal and his family to the Chattanooga community.  I am excited about this addition and expansion of Southern Surgical Arts.  I expect you will be as impressed as I am not only in his surgical skills but also in him as a person.  Happy New Year 2011!    ~  Dr. Nease

I just returned home from a speaking event in the mile high city where I presented my latest techniques for facial rejuvenation and laser body sculpting. I spoke to a group of surgeons in Denver who are interested in adding Smartlipo and the Affirm fractional CO2 laser to their practices. The highlight of the discussion centered around my use of both the Smartlipo laser and Affirm CO2 laser in combination for facial rejuvenation. One of the facial plastic surgeons there is involved in a laser face lift study similar to mine and we shared tips and techniques that will make us both better at using the technology for the benefit of our patients. It was a quick trip but well worth the time mainly because I get to meet other cosmetic, plastic and facial plastic surgeons across the United States who also pursue the latest technology and techniques to advance our field. I'm looking forward to the annual meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons (AACS) in Phoenix in January!

Over the past few months we have had a few Fabulous Fridays for our Email Club Members (those of you who share your email with us).  And, we love to pass along special discounts just to you on these Fabulous Fridays like 25% off Botox, Restylane, Sculptra and complimentary skin health analysis.  These Fabulous Fridays were truly Fabulous, so we thought we would celebrate the Holidays and Christmas Season by offering all of our patients a special Thank-You Fabulous December.

Fabulous December is a celebration of our patients who make Southern Surgical Arts the cosmetic surgery practice that it is.  Without you, Dr. Nease would not have been selected as Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Chattanooga and Dalton for two years in a row.  So, let the celebrations begin!

• 25% Off Dysport, Restylane, Perlane (may be combined with current rebate offers for even more savings!)

• $100 Off Sculptra

• Free Botox or Restylane with any Affirm CO2 Laser Resurfacing

• 25% Bonus Gift Cards - Buy any value of a Southern Surgical Arts Gift Card, and we'll add 25%!

Call us if you have any recommendations to our specials list.  We love hearing from you.  And, call us if you would like a complimentary consultation.  We are here to help you achieve your cosmetic surgery and aesthetic goals.   ~  Pam

Exciting News! Dr. Oz Recommends SkinCeuticauls Retinol 1.0 which is perfect for problematic and photo-damaged skin.

We are now offering Sculptra for facial rejuvenation at Southern Surgical Arts.  Sculptra is ideal for adding volume to the face for a more youthful look and is done in a simple office visit with no downtime.  The benefit of Sculptra is that it stimulates your body to produce it's own collagen in the area treated.  This is sometimes called a liquid facelift, and Sculptra can be combined with Botox and Laser resurfacing of the skin for a dramatic improvement in your appearance.  There are no incisions, no stitches, minimal pain and less than a week recovery when these procedures are combined.  You can expect to look 5 years younger and have a very natural, youthful result.  Results of Sculptra last 2-3 years based on recent studies and some patients require more than one treatment session spaced apart by about 6 weeks.  Check out the before and after photos in our Gallery and call if you think Sculptra is right for you!  Dr. Nease