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Amazing Non-Invasive Procedures to Try Right Now

Thanks to today’s technology, you can experience some of the benefits of cosmetic surgery without ever actually having “surgery.” In the hands of a qualified cosmetic surgeon, patients can have their skin tightened and rejuvenated, cellulite removed and fat melted away, all with no incisions, no anesthesia and little to […]

3 Essentials of an Attractive Mommy Makeover

Many cosmetic surgeons offer a “Mommy Makeover,” a combination of procedures that can restore a mother’s body to pre-pregnancy (or better!) shape. But it takes true artistry to achieve the most beautiful and natural-looking results, as well as to keep the scars as unobtrusive as possible. The infographic below illustrates […]

Q & A: Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants

Q. I have wanted to enhance my barely B-cup breasts for a long time. I finally made up my mind to have surgery, but now I don’t know whether to have silicone or saline implants. Which one is better? A. You can achieve beautiful, natural-looking breasts with both types of […]

Tummy Tucks: Separating Fact from Fiction

The tummy tuck is one of the most popular procedures we perform at Southern Surgical Arts, but it is also the one that seems to generate the most misinformation and misconceptions. To help alleviate some of the confusion surrounding the tummy tuck, we tackle some of the most common questions […]

Cosmetic Procedures & Payment Options: A Quick Guide

In consultations our patients sometimes tell us that they would have had their desired procedure a long time ago, if only… Most times, the “if only” they are referring to is a financial obstacle. It is a very common misconception that because traditional medical health insurance doesn’t cover elective cosmetic […]

Looking at a “skin pen,” you might not realize that such a small device could pack such a powerful punch. Nicknamed “skin pen” due to their close resemblance to a writing instrument, the MesoPen and Dermapen are micro-needling devices that rejuvenate skin by creating microscopic holes that trigger the skin’s […]

Q: I really want a face lift so that I can look as young on the outside as I feel on the inside. But I am worried about choosing the right surgeon. I don’t want to look “stretched” or plastic. How do I make the best choice? A: This is […]

The Difference Between Cosmetic Surgery and Plastic Surgery: Why It Matters

In their Spring 2015 issue, NewBeauty magazine published a story featuring inaccurate information about the field of cosmetic surgery. So inaccurate, in fact, that the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery was compelled to respond to NewBeauty magazine to set the record straight. While we prefer to keep our field controversy-free […]

It’s Never too Early: Volume Restoration in Your 30s

One of the biggest misconceptions people have about visible signs of aging is that it’s a problem for “later.” Some may assume they will just worry about it when they hit their 40s. But when it comes to facial volume loss, age truly is just a number. Loss of volume […]

Healthy Ways to Fight Cellulite

If you were to ask women what they’d most like to change about their bodies, a majority of them would probably answer, “cellulite.” That’s because cellulite, the dimpled fat that some refer to as “cottage cheese,” is extremely prevalent, even among very slim women. How prevalent? Statistics show that up […]

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