Choosing the right cosmetic surgeon will determine the quality of your results. Patients should start with considering a surgeon’s skill, experience, training and approach to your cosmetic surgery goals. At Southern Surgical Arts, we recommend that you do your homework before choosing your surgeon. Interviewing your Surgeon If you interview […]
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Noses come in all shapes and sizes, and it’s not uncommon to feel like your nose isn’t a good “fit” for your face. In fact, nose dissatisfaction is so common that rhinoplasty was the #2 most popular cosmetic surgery in 2012, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Rhinoplasty […]
Read MoreQ. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? A. Pricing for fillers ranges depending on the product used and areas treated. Q. HOW LONG WILL IT LAST? A. Normally 6-12 months, but everyone experiences varying results. Q. WHERE CAN IT BE USED? A. Fillers are more commonly used in the lower two […]
Read MoreSince 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” […]
Read MoreNow that the season of treats and sweets is past, many Americans’ thoughts are turning to New Year’s Resolutions. Statistics show that many of those resolutions relate to personal appearance, with “lose weight” and “staying fit and healthy” as two of the most common resolutions in 2012 (according to the […]
Read MoreQ. CAN LIPOSUCTION HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT? A. Liposuction is not a weight loss surgery. We recommend being close to your ideal weight before any cosmetic procedure. Liposuction is for targeted fat loss to improve the contour of a problem area. It is better thought of as liposculpting to create […]
Read MoreQ. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT A FACELIFT CANNOT FIX? A. A traditional facelift treats the lower two-thirds of the face: the cheeks, jowls and neck. It will not improve areas of the upper face such as the brow or eye areas, which are better treated with a brow-lift. If you […]
Read MoreOne 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. […]
Read MoreWords like Belotero, CO2 and “fat transfer” may not be in your everyday vocabulary, but you’ve probably heard about one problem that they are each excellent at addressing: hollow eyes. Hollow eyes result when fat loss due to aging, genetics, or even extreme weight loss causes the area around the […]
Read MoreQ. WHAT IS A MOMMY MAKEOVER? A. The Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures with the goal of restoring a woman’s body to pre-pregnancy days. It commonly combines Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation/lift, and sometimes Smart Lipo depending on your goals. Q. AM I A CANDIDATE IF I STILL PLAN […]
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