Carey Nease, MD

Dr. Nease at Southern Surgical Arts is a fellowship-trained, Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon. Carey Nease, MD graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1998 and then spent 5 years training at the University of Oklahoma in the world-renowned head, neck and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery training program.

In 2007, he completed an advanced cosmetic surgery fellowship program through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.  Dr. Nease is currently a Double-Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon with extensive expertise in facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, fat transfer and laser-assisted body sculpting also known as Smart-Lipo.  In recent years, Dr. Nease's research has been published in several prestigious surgical journals, and he has given numerous lectures and presentations to his peers across the country.  He also trains other surgeons from across the country in the latest cosmetic surgery techniques.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is a prestigious organization that fosters, promotes, supports, augments, develops and encourages the science, art and practice of cosmetic surgery.  Formed in 1985, it strives to train qualified surgeons to deliver excellent cosmetic surgical care and to educated patients on the benefits of cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Nease is a fellowship-trained and board-certified Cosmetic Surgeon.  He is a diplomat of the prestigious American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  Dr. Nease is considered an expert in the field of cosmetic surgery and specializes in laser-assisted surgery including the laser assisted facelift and laser body sculpting.

In July 2007, Dr. Nease opened Magnolia Cosmetic Surgery Center in a new, state of the art location in Northwest Georgia.  Within two years, Dr. Nease renamed his practice to Southern Surgical Arts and expanded to locations in Dalton, GA and Chattanooga, TN.  Dr. Nease offers the latest cosmetic surgery techniques with a focus on revealing beauty using an artist touch and advanced skills in a relaxed, pampering and personal environment.  

Memberships and Associations

• Diplomat, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
• Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
• American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
• Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc

Commitment to Surgical Artistry

Dr. Nease specializes in artistic cosmetic surgery, natural enhancements with minimal downtime and minimal scarring using the latest technology available in the following procedures:  Face & Neck Lifts, Laser Assisted Face Lifts, Eye & Brow Lifts, Rhinoplasty & Nose Reshaping, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lifts & Reductions, SmartLipo, Liposculpture & Laser Body Sculpting, Tummy Tucks, Brazilian Butt Lifts, and Mommy Makeovers.

State-of-the-Art Surgery Center

Southern Surgical Arts is a fully accredited (AAAHC) and the most advanced cosmetic surgery center in North Georgia and the Chattanooga area.  We offer two convenient locations in Calhoun and Dalton with a third office coming soon in 2010 in beautiful downtown Chattanooga.

Personal

"It is my goal to impact the lives of my patients in a way that they are transformed, but not different.  I want to reveal a younger, healthier, more attractive person so that they look as good on the outside as they feel on the inside."  Dr. Nease lives in Chattanooga with his wife, Pam and their four children.

Be sure to look at Dr. Nease's Before & After Photo Gallery.  Click Here!