Q. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
A. Pricing for fillers ranges depending on the product used and areas treated.
Since we started our blog in 2008, we’ve covered dozens of topics related to cosmetic surgery. When choosing our blog topics, we take into account the interests of our readers and patients, and target the issues for which we receive the most questions.
Scroll through some of our “greatest hits” posts below to see which of our articles have been the most popular since we started blogging!
Dimples are adorable—when the dimples in question are in a baby’s cheeks. Dimples on our own thighs, bottom, or stomach…not so much.
The lumpy, bumpy skin caused by cellulite is as common as it is unsightly—upwards of 85% of women have it somewhere. Yet knowing it’s a common problem, doesn’t make it easier come swimsuit season!
One of the most common concerns of patients considering breast augmentation surgery is the extent to which surgical scars may be visible. A talented cosmetic surgeon with an eye for artistry knows that incision size and placement are important factors in creating the most beautiful, natural-looking outcome for the patient. Extensively discussing your expectations and aesthetic goals with your surgeon, including the type and size of implants that best suit your frame will help determine where incisions should be placed.
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Aging is inevitable. There is no proverbial fountain of youth that can stop the aging process, but this does not mean that you can't fight wrinkles, lines and sagging skin that goes along with the aging process. There are ways to age gracefully without constantly worrying about the lines and wrinkles on your face and neck.
Here are 6 tips for making the most of aging that also will help you reduce the visible effects of aging.
1. Keep Your Mind Busy: Revel at the wisdom you have accumulated over the years rather than dwelling on how old you have become. Focus on other things to keep your mind busy and enhance your mental abilities. You can opt to learn a new language for example. If you enjoy solving crossword puzzles, take time out on a daily basis to work on crossword puzzles. These activities will keep your mind alert and make you feel good about achieving and accomplishing something new every day.
2. Get Adequate Sleep: Sleep is very important, not just for resting your body and mind, but also for repairing your body. It is during sleep that your body repairs all the damage it sustains during waking hours. Try to get about 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night, so that you feel refreshed and rested to tackle the day ahead. Inadequate sleep can worsen certain health issues, such as heart problems and depression. Also lack of adequate sleep can make you irritable.
3. Spend Time with Friends: There is nothing like spending meaningful time with friends and enjoying memorable moments in their company. Aging is not about giving up your social life. Instead, you should make a conscious effort to be in the company of friends to unwind and relax yourself. You can also join local senior community groups to widen your network of friends. Try to spend time with those people who make you feel happy and cheerful.
4. Makeup: As your skin begins to age, there are some things you should avoid using. These include foundation and powdery makeup. You can still look glamorous and beautiful with minimal makeup. Stick to using makeup like eyeliner, lip gloss and mascara. This will make you look elegant and fulfill your desire to don makeup without appearing to garish or ‘made up’.
5. Hydration: Aging skin can feel dry and itchy. You can alleviate this feeling by keeping your body well hydrated. This also will help have soft and supple skin. Also , look to consume about 8 glasses of water every day. And, cut down on your caffeine and alcohol consumption, as caffeinated and alcoholic drinks are dehydrating.
6. Eating Healthy: An important aspect of aging is keeping your body as healthy as possible. You should be looking to consume a balanced diet comprising of fresh fruits, lots of veggies and healthy fats. Give up eating red meat and focus more on fish that has more heart-friendly vitamins. Fish also is replete with essential fatty acids that help in regulating blood pressure, promoting the healthy functioning of the brain and nervous system and are important ingredients in repairing cells.
Bonus Tips
Crow’s feet are one of the consequences of constant squinting of the eyes when going out in the sun. Make sure you wear sunglasses and use sunscreen when stepping out. Sun exposure is one of the contributors to premature aging.
As much as possible, avoid frowning. As strange as it may sound, frowning is one of the fastest ways to get permanent lines on your forehead, besides making you look unattractive. If you notice yourself frowning, immediately stop. Gradually, you will overcome this habit.
If you still have doubts or queries about aging gracefully, you can consult our highly experienced and professional aestheticians or board-certified cosmetic surgeons. They would be happy to guide you on how to handle different skin issues that crop up as the skin ages and also suggest a skin care regimen to reduce visible signs of aging. Southern Surgical Arts focuses 100% on cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine,and we use the latest technology to minimize downtime and scarring.
New You Magazine recently published an article that featured a three-part approach to protect skin from the harmful UV rays. Protecting the skin from the sun does not end just with application of sunscreen which is just one of the recommended three steps. Southern Surgical Arts' aesthestican, Tammy Capel identified a plan, based on the New You Magazine Article, that will help ensure that your skin care needs are addressed where you live -- in Chattanooga, North Georgia and North Alabama!
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For a limited time patients can experience the rejuvenating effects that the procedures at Southern Surgical Arts can provide, at a price that will make you smile.
It’s time to put your best face forward at Southern Surgical Arts – and just in time for summer. During the month of July, Southern Surgical Arts is offering a one-time facial makeover that includes wrinkle reduction, volumizing, and skin brightening – at a special price you can’t resist.
The procedures are simple, noninvasive and can be done in the office in less than 45 minutes. Each of them alone helps you look younger, but the combination of all three will have your face looking its natural best, even in direct light.
The offer includes Botox at the lowest price Southern Surgical Arts has ever offered at $10.99/unit. Botox is the industry leader in eliminating fine lines and wrinkles in the forehead, crow’s feet and “eleven” lines between the eyes. You can purchase a syringe of Radiesse, which corrects moderate to severe facial wrinkles by volumizing those areas and get Belotero for $200 OFF; Belotero is one of the newest fillers on the market and can help correct vertical lip lines.
Patients can also target sunspots on your face, arms, décolleté, hands and more with an IPL photofacial treatment. In the month of July, you will enjoy 25% off the regular price of the treatment so that you can obtain a more even-toned complexion.
Aging can take a toll on the skin, as well as other factors. The process of aging also can rob skin of its fullness, brightness, shine and vitality. Cosmetic procedures like the ones offered in July’s special offer at Southern Surgical Arts are safe, quick and can be done over your lunch hour.
Southern Surgical Arts features the expertise of Dr. Chad Deal, a double board- certified cosmetic surgeon, and Dr. Carey Nease, a triple board-certified cosmetic and facial plastic surgeon. Over the last six years, the two surgeons have performed nearly 10,000 cosmetic surgery procedures.
“This is the perfect time of year to care for, protect and revitalize the skin of your face,” says Tammy Capel, an aesthetician at Southern Surgical Arts, “With the procedures offered in our July specials, we are able to meet the needs of our patients who want a visible difference in the look and feel of their skin and overall appearance.”
For more information about the July facial makeover specials, our cosmetic surgery procedures or to make a free consultation, please call 423-266-3331. Visit http:// www.southernsurgicalarts.com for more information.
*Rabecca, shown in photo above, is a 37-year old mom and actual patient of Southern Surgical Arts