Any surgeon interested in new and established techniques in breast and body contouring are encouraged to attend. “Never stop learning…our patients should not only appreciate this from their surgeons but they should expect it!” Dr. Deal reminds his own fellow who is training at Southern Surgical Arts this year. The three-day cadaver dissection workshop is an extensive hands-on cadaver workshop, which features world-renowned faculty who are experts in cosmetic surgery. It will be presented at Saint Louis University, one of the top venues in the world for surgical education workshops. Both new and established techniques in cosmetic breast, body and reconstructive surgery including breast augmentation, mastopexy (breast lift), reduction, and reconstruction will be taught. Hands-on body contouring including avelar abdominoplasty, belt lipectomy, buttock lifts, implants, thigh lifts, and brachioplasty will be performed during the workshop. An emphasis on complications, patient safety, and the newest techniques that deliver consistent results will be presented. Attendees have the opportunity to register for their choice of Breast, Body, or both workshops.

Highlights of the workshop are featured on page 2 at http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org/education/june2012programbrochure.pdf.

If you are interested in the latest advances in cosmetic surgery, please call one of our convenient locations:
Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622

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Dr. McLain wrote about this graph found on National Geographic’s blog.

“This is fairly accurate but leaves out some important info. The famed Indian surgeon, Sushruta in fact, also vividly described eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) in striking detail and very similar to techniques used today.

Also, the origin of plastic surgery in the US is an interesting one… In 1917 the US entered WWI which was a war primarily fought “in the trenches” (origin of this term commonly used in American football).

This resulted in devastating head and neck injuries combined with increased survival due to the new steel helmets. As there were no “plastic surgeons” at the time, the SGO (Surgeon General’s Office) combined general surgeons and dentists/oral surgeons and created to first “plastic surgeons” to render the head and neck reconstructive procedures required to rehabilitate these unfortunate servicemen.

In fact, the first plastic surgery society in the US, now the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) formed in 1921, required both a dental degree and medical degree for many years. The first president of the society, Dr. Truman Brophy had been originally trained as an oral surgeon.

Interestingly, the first Professor of Plastic Surgery at Harvard University, Dr. Varaztad Kazanjian was originally a dentist as well as the first editor of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) journal Dr. Robert H Ivy. In many ways, plastic surgery owes its origins to the field of dentistry.”

“A well defined chin helps give balance to the face,” said Nease. At Southern Surgical Arts we perform chin augmentation, using implants to enhance one’s profile. Research also suggest that strong jawlines help move up the corporate ladder.

A New York plastic surgeon, Darrick Antell, who presented highly anecdotal evidence in 2007 to World Congress on Liposuction Surgery and Advances in Cosmetic Surgery in Dubai. Antell drew a line from the nose tip to the chin on photos of 42 CEOs from 2005′s top 50 Fortune 500 companies. Some 90% showed nonreceding-to-prominent chins, vs. 40% of the U.S. population. People equate such jawlines with confidence and character, says Antell. When it’s time to pick a top manager, the one with the Superman jaw gets the job.

Call our office today if you are interested in a chin augmentation. Our practice serves the Chattanooga, North Georgia and North Alabama areas.

Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622

Southern Surgical Arts, serving Chattanooga, North Georgia and North Alabama, offers both the Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty procedure. 242,272 rhinoplasties were performed in 2011 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the number is expected to increase with more and more Americans having cosmetic surgery.

Southern Surgical Arts’ surgeons are committed to staying up-to-date on current techniques in the field of cosmetic surgery. In addition, Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal are committed to educating other surgeons as part of their commitment to teaching on behalf of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

During a Mommy Makeover Plus, Southern Surgical Arts’ board-certified Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal provide a combination of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures aimed at restoring a women?s body to her pre-pregnancy days. The Mommy Makeover has traditionally included a tummy tuck, breast augmentation (with lift if desired) and SmartLipo laser body sculpting. Now, offered exclusively at Southern Surgical Arts, is the Mommy Makeover ‘PLUS’ vaginal rejuvenation for a more complete approach to regaining that youthful feeling.

Just over 4 million babies are born in the United States each year. Today, many women are electing to under-go a Mommy Makeover Plus at Southern Surgical Arts because of the lasting effects single, or multiple, pregnancies have left on their body. These undesirable after effects include the stretching of skin, increase of fat deposits, noticeable stretch marks, weakness of the abdominal wall and an overly relaxed vagina. Having even just a few of these conditions can cause women to feel insecure with the dread of a forever-lost youthful figure.

Commenting on her treatment at Southern Surgical Arts, one patient noted, “The staff at Southern Surgical Arts is well trained and very professional. They made me very comfortable throughout the whole Mommy Makeover Plus procedure and my recovery time was not as bad as I originally thought. I now have my confidence back and no one would ever guess that I am a mother of three!”

For more information on Southern Surgical Arts’ exclusive Mommy Makeover Plus, please call 423-266-3331 or visit www.SouthernSugricalArts.com.

With 387,180 breast augmentations performed in the United States last year according the American Society of Plastic Surgery, having implants is becoming ever more common. But if you?re considering surgery, what do you need to know before going under the knife? Here are some key questions below to ask yourself.

What are your expectations of the results?
If you believe you will get the perfect pair of breasts from surgery your expectations should be thoroughly discussed with your surgeon. “Attractive breast size and shape truly are tailored to the individual patient,” says Dr. Chad Deal who spends a great deal of time discussing the unique aesthetics of the breasts with his patients.

Five more things to remember:
- Be sure to ask your friends and family for recommendations.
- Be sure to ask for before and after pictures. Our surgeons upload photos to our gallery often.
- Do your research and make sure you are confident in the cosmetic surgeon you have chosen. Dr. Nease is a triple-board certified cosmetic surgeon and Dr. Deal is a double board-certified cosmetic surgeon. Together, they performed over 300 breast augmentations in 2011 alone.
- Think about the type of implant you want, and understand the pros and cons of it. There are two types offered at Southern Surgical Arts, silicone and saline. We offer both Allergan and Mentor implants.
- Consider how you will look after yourself post-surgery. Do you have good support system at home to help with this?
- And be prepared to go for regular check-ups after the surgery. Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal usually require a one day, 1 week, 6 week and 6 months follow up.

Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease are experts in the field of cosmetic surgery. Just last week, they presented to other surgeons from around the country on their liposuction techniques at the AACS conference in Beaver Creek, CO for Advanced Techniques in Liposuction Surgery & Body Contouring. Dr. Deal presented the Brazilian Butt Lift, which is a coined term for large volume fat transfer to the buttock. Liposuction is a large part of the procedure in which fat is taken and harvested. Dr. Nease presented on his technique for arm lifts, which usually require liposuction before removing the excess skin. Dr. Nease is also a frequent speaker and instructor for Cynosure, the company that makes the SmartLipo machine.

In June of 2012, Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal will again teach other surgeons on liposuction techniques at the AACS’s New and Established Techniques in Breast and Body Contouring: A Hands-On Cadaver Workshop in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Nease will discuss the different types of liposuction and how they are different and Dr. Deal will discuss the popular topic, the Brazilian Butt Lift.

Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease are committed to staying up-to-date with the newest technology available for liposuction. There are many different techniques in the marketplace and ensuring we bring the safest and latest technology to our patients is our commitment to you.

For your complimentary consultation, contact one of our convenient locations serving Chattanooga, North Georgia, and North Alabama:

Southern Surgical Arts
Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622

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.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced that the total number of cosmetic treatments performed on women was 8.4 million while men accounted for 800,000 procedures. Regardless of the source, cosmetic surgery saw an increase last year.

The top five surgical procedures in 2011 according to the ASAPS were:

In 2011, the top five minimally invasive procedures according to the ASAPS were:

• Botulinum toxin type A
• Hyaluronic acid-based fillers (for treatment of wrinkles)
• Laser hair removal
• Microdermabrasion
• Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments (for treatment of skin redness and uneven skin tone)

Southern Surgical Arts and the Chattanooga, North Georgia and North Alabama markets also saw a rise in cosmetic surgery. All of the to procedures are offered by both Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal. If you are interested in a cosmetic surgery or minimally-invasive procedure, please contact one of our offices today and schedule your complimentary consultation.

Chattanooga, One North Shore: 423-266-3331
Calhoun: 706-629-8622

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.