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Are you suffering from “tattoo regret? ” If so, you’re not alone. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), more than 45,000 tattoo removal procedures were performed in 2013 alone, and perhaps for good reason. A recent study by Dr. Andrew Timming of S...
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Thousands of votes were cast in the Chattanooga Times Free Press’ “Best of the Best” awards this summer, and the results are in! For the sixth consecutive year, Dr. Carey Nease has been voted “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” in the Chattanooga area. Dr. Chad Deal was also voted a Finalist...
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Lean, toned arms are the goal of many women, who spend countless hours at the gym trying to achieve them. Younger women who have maintained a steady weight over the years are more likely to be successful at sculpting their ideal arms through exercise alone. But for women (or men)...
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You may think of cosmetic surgeons as your lifeline to a more beautiful “you”—but did you know some qualified surgeons are also a source of relief for those who experience chronic migraine headaches? If you suffer from chronic migraines, you know the pain and frustration of how th...
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If you're considering a tummy tuck or ‘mommy makeover’ procedure, one factor you’re sure to consider is the scar that results from the procedure. While you’re likely excited about losing excess skin and fat and having your abdominal muscles tightened...
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Liposuction is one of the most popular procedures we perform at Southern Surgical Arts—with good reason. While diet and exercise can trim, firm, and tone your body, they cannot eliminate those stubborn deposits of fat around the waist (“lovehandles”), on the belly, inner and oute...
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If you’re one of the nearly 14 million Americans with rosacea, you know how frustrating the condition can be. The characteristic redness on the cheeks, nose, and chin may eventually lead to visible blood vessels, small lumps and bumps and thickened skin. Adding to the frustration...
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Q. Ever since I had my children several years ago, I’ve had very prominent stretch marks on my tummy. None of the creams and lotions I’ve tried have worked. Are there any treatments that can permanently remove stretch marks? A. We hear this question a lot at Southern Surgical Arts—i...
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When you hear the name “Sciton NanoLaserPeel™”, you might think of a futuristic technology or possibly something out of a science fiction movie. This is only appropriate, as the Sciton NanoLaserPeel is one of the most cutting-edge new procedures available today for skin rejuvenat...
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One of the biggest misconceptions about gender and elective surgery is that women are the only ones who are interested in enhancing themselves through cosmetic surgery. When many people think of cosmetic surgery, they may simply think of women getting breast augmentations, liposu...
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Q. Can a breast augmentation give me more cleavage? We hear this question quite a bit at Southern Surgical Arts. When people think of a “breast augmentation,” they tend to automatically think of larger breasts, period. And while you will have an increase in size with implants, tha...
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You may have noticed we took a brief blog vacation. (We missed you, too! )We’ve been busy moving into our beautiful new location—a 25,000 square foot building in Chattanooga’s South Side district downtown. Our new office and surgery center features a medical spa and two state-of-th...
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