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Q & A: Jowl Surgery

Q: After I turned 40, I started noticing a droopiness to the jaw and lower cheek areas on either side of my chin. I am really unhappy with this area because it makes me look older than my age. Is there anything that can be done about jowls? A: We […]

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Exercising for a Healthy Heart

Did you know that adults who watch more than 4 hours of TV a day have an 80% increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease? As we get ready for Heart Month, we want to remind our patients and blog readers how important physical activity is to maintaining a healthy […]

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Know the Warning Signs: Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

The following blog post highlights important heart health information, as part of Southern Surgical Arts’ commitment to promoting awareness for Heart Month. You can read our previous heart health posts here and here. You may know that heart disease is the #1 killer of women as well as men, but […]

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2015: Year in Review

As the year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on the many things we have to be thankful for in the New Year and beyond. We’ve also been looking back at some of the exciting things that occurred during the past 12 months. Here is a brief look at […]

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15 Beauty-Boosting Tips

Recently, Southern Surgical Arts held a “Fall Faces” event featuring Ashley McAdoo of Southern Sqweeze, Chattanooga’s first all-natural, cold-pressed organic juice bar. Ashley presented an informational and inspiring session about how eating the right food is vital for beautiful skin and hair as well as good health. If you’re like […]

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5 Nutrition Tips for a Healthier Heart

Although we are a cosmetic surgery practice, heart health is very important to us here at Southern Surgical Arts. Many of our patients are women, so the prevention of cardiac disease is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts. Additionally, all of us have been touched by […]

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Q & A: All about Acne

Q: I never had acne as a teenager—only occasional breakouts. But ever since I turned 30, I’ve had non-stop “adult acne.” I’ve tried just about every over the counter product out there but I haven’t had much luck. Can Southern Surgical Arts do anything to help with my breakouts and […]

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Introducing Kybella: Love Your Chin

It’s always exciting to announce a new product or technology at Southern Surgical Arts. We love adding the latest and greatest innovations in cosmetic surgery so that we can continue to provide the cutting-edge, beautiful results that our patients have come to expect from us. And now we are pleased […]

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5 Fixes for Laugh Lines

Laughter may be good for the soul, but it’s not always so beneficial for our faces. As you age, collagen and elastin in the nasolabial folds begins to break down, eventually leaving lines around the nose and mouth that mimic the creases made when smiling. Laugh lines are also evident […]

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Things Are About to Get Hairy: Introducing No-Shave Nooga

Giving back has always been an important goal here at Southern Surgical Arts. We contribute to our community in a variety of ways all year, including the Ignite Red campaign with the American Heart Association, in which we helped raise money for women’s heart health. This November, we are excited […]

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