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According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas – Austin, the answer is YES. Beauty has economic effects, which also effects happiness. Even psychologists weigh in on the study in a USA Today article. Todd Kashdan, an associate professor of psychology at George Mason University in […]

Physicians from around the world joined Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal at Southern Surgical Arts for an American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) Live Surgery Workshop on Facial Rejuvenation. There are approximately 10 of these workshops offered by the AACS in the U.S. each year. Doctors from Australia and Canada, […]

The Liquid Face Lift has received lots of media attention in the past year. The coined term, “Liquid Face Lift” is just a way to describe using fillers and other injectables to provide a patient with temporary facial rejuvenation and is a great solution for the patient who is seeking […]

A recent article in Plastic Surgery Practice titled Physicians Alarmed Over Labiaplasty Demand caught our attention. The article discusses a trend in younger women having Labiaplasty, a procedure that Dr. Deal performs at Southern Surgical Arts. At our practice, we see a different age group of patients who desire the […]

Choosing a surgeon who is trained in Cosmetic Surgery is an important part of your surgical evaluation process. Dr. Robert Kotler, a board certified cosmetic facial surgeon in Beverly Hills, recently contributed to Web MD. Dr. Kotler discusses an article in South Florida Sun-Sentinel after a death from “complications of […]

Have you considered fillers for your face? It’s a great short-term option. But what about Fat Transfer which lasts approximately five years? In a recent article found on American Health and Beauty, a New York surgeon talks on the Rachel Ray show about Fat Transfer. Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal […]

There are many different types of Facelifts available and many promise minimal downtime, if any. The Vampire Facelift is a new type of Facelift that is gaining popularity (probably an effect of the Twilight craze) and the results last approximately two years. There is even a story today in the […]

In a recent article found on American Health and Beauty, a New York surgeon talks on the Rachel Ray show about new technology that helps reduce cellulite for approximately three months. At Southern Surgical Arts, our technology includes the Triactive Cellulite Workstation. The Triactive is similar to a therapeutic massage […]

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the country. Recently, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) conducted a survey with its members regarding preferences of liposuction. The results can be found at the Plastic Surgery Practice Web site. At Southern Surgical Arts, our experienced Cosmetic […]