Tummy Tuck at Southern Surgical Arts
Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal are the experts for cosmetic surgery procedures in the Southeast. Together, they have performed more than 5,000 major cosmetic surgical procedures over the past 10 years and are highly skilled at performing both minimally invasive and full cosmetic surgery procedures. They offer the latest techniques and technology for cosmetic surgery including abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, liposuction, SmartLipo and fat transfer for buttock augmentation.
As a Board Certified and fellowship-trained surgeons, Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal specialize in naturally youthful results, minimal, well-hidden scars and quick recovery. Procedures are all done in a AAAHC state-of-the-art surgery center in a comfortable, pampering, and private environment with an experienced, compassionate staff. Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal are on staff at several area hospitals and focus on not only your aesthetic outcome but also on your safety and well-being.
What is a Tummy Tuck?
Carey Nease, MD and Dr. Deal at Southern Surgical Arts use an artistic approach to helping women regain a more youthful figure with the Tummy Tuck procedure. Dr. Nease uses techniques to make scars minimally small compared to the traditional tummy tuck procedure and encourages liposculpture with Smartlipo laser technology to give his patients the best results possible.
Who is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
What Makes Southern Surgical Arts’ Tummy Tucks different?
Women come to Southern Surgical Arts for Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal’s tummy tuck procedure because of the minimal scarring, less downtime, and cosmetic excellent results they provide. The procedure and the incision point are tailored to the patient, their goals, and their lifestyle.
At Southern Surgical Arts, we perform a low bikini scar. This scar is as short as possible. The benefit of this is that the scar is hidden better due to it being lower than most other surgeons, and typically allows for most patients to wear a 2-piece bikini without visible scars!
Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal perform tummy tucks with liposuction in order for us to sculpt and contour the waist, lower back, and to flatten the abdomen. Particulary having liposuction of the abdomen with a tummy tuck is not common with many surgeons, but we nearly always recommend it in combination. If liposuction is performed with the tummy tuck, it also allows for more contoured abdomen overall and significantly increases patient satisfaction. Most surgeons do not offer this advanced procedure of liposuction of the abdomen with tummy tucks, but we do at Southern Surgical Arts!
Southern Surgical Arts also offers a mini tummy tuck! This is ideal for when a patient has a low “pooch” of skin, or loose skin, in the lower abdomen area below the belly button only. Liposuction is done to remove the excess fat, and then the excess skin is removed. The difference between a mini tummy tuck and a normal tummy tuck is that a mini does not need to stitch up the muscle wall and re-create the belly button; only removal of the excess skin, or “pooch,” in combination with a small amount of liposuction.
Our ultimate goal is for your satisfaction and improved, natural appearance without any obvious signs of surgery. Whether that be wearing a two piece bikini in confidence or showing off your new belly button, Southern Surgical Arts is here to help you along that journey.
Expertise of Carey Nease, MD and Chad Deal, MD
Dr. Deal has trained surgeons from around the world in a facial rejuvenation course sponsored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in March of 2011. He has been selected to present at the 2011 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery's Fall Symposium.
- American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
- American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Nease is a Fellowship Director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and trains surgeons from around the country the latest techniques in cosmetic surgery. It is a one-year training program open to current ABMS certified general surgeons, plastic surgeons and head and neck surgeons. He is also a Board-Examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
The Goal of Tummy Tuck
New Technology at Southern Surgical Arts
Average Fees for Tummy Tuck at Southern Surgical Arts
When comparing prices at different cosmetic or plastic surgery centers, know that the total cost of your surgery will include the surgeon's fee, anesthesia costs and the facility fee for the operating room. Some surgery centers bundle the price of the procedure into one total fee and others may only quote you their surgeon's fee so that their prices seem less.
Southern Surgical Arts' average total charges for a Tummy Tuck is $7,500 to $9,000.
Commitment to Surgical Artistry
Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal specialize 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 Chattanooga with a state-of-the-art surgery center coming soon to the historic Southside district of Chattanooga.
Tummy Tuck Consultations
Tummy Tuck Consultations at Southern Surgical Arts are complimentary. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 706-629-8622 or 423-266-3331.
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