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Laser Skin Resurfacing Basics

Laser skin resurfacing grows in popularity every year, for good reason—it’s one of the most effective ways to get radiant, clearer, younger-looking skin without having a face lift. The vocabulary of laser skin resurfacing can be a bit confusing, though, leaving some patients unsure of what to ask for when […]

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Laser Skin Resurfacing: The Southern Surgical Arts Difference

Creases and crow’s feet have you wrinkling your nose in the mirror? Sun damage and age spots making you regret your years of beachside baking? If you’d like to look younger, fresher, and more radiant, but you’re not quite ready for a surgical intervention, a laser skin resurfacing procedure is […]

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Sick of Perspiration Stains? Don’t Sweat It!

Tired of limiting your wardrobe choices to blacks and greys to disguise unsightly sweat stains? Do you worry about the long-term health effects of applying chemicals to delicate underarm skin, day in and day out, year after year? Or maybe antiperspirants simply aren’t providing the protection you need? If you […]

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Our Top 5 Questions About Chemical Peels

Q. WHAT IS A CHEMICAL PEEL? A. A chemical peel is a procedure which aids in skin rejuvenation. It stimulates growth of new skin, giving a vibrant and youthful look. Q. HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT TAKE? A. A typical chemical peel treatment lasts about fifteen to thirty minutes. Q. […]

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Our Top 10 Questions for Botox/Dysport/Xeomin

Q.HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? A. Pricing for BOTOX® can range based on the areas treated. Q. HOW LONG DOES IT LAST? A. The average is 3-4 months (we recommend that you schedule a follow up in 3 months). Q. HOW DO I KNOW HOW MUCH I NEED? A. Your […]

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Our Top 7 Questions About Breast Augmentation

Q. ARE BREAST IMPLANTS SAFE? A. Yes. This is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure in the USA. The implants we use are FDA approved. The risks of a breast augmentation are the same as the common risk of any surgery. Q. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SILICONE AND SALINE […]

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Our Top 7 Questions About a Tummy Tuck

Q. CAN A TUMMY TUCK HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT? A. A Tummy Tuck is not a weight loss surgery. We recommend being close to your ideal weight prior to any cosmetic procedure. It is done to improve the contour of the abdomen and waist and make it flat by removing […]

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Breastfeeding after Breast Surgery

Question: Is it true that having cosmetic breast surgery will prevent me from breastfeeding in the future? Can I have an augmentation/lift/reduction without damaging my milk glands? Answer: This is a question we encounter frequently at Southern Surgical Arts—for good reason. Preserving the ability to breastfeed is of vital concern […]

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Our Most Popular Articles: Best Blog Posts of 2013

What cosmetic surgery topics were our readers most interested in during the past twelve months? That’s an important question we consider each year. It’s a great way to see which topics our readers are responding to the most, so that we can continue to provide the most current and relevant […]

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Our Top 10 Questions for Laser Hair Removal

Q. HOW DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL WORK? A. Laser hair removal is among the most effective ways to get smooth, hair-free skin. A laser destroys the hair root by heating it, leaving a silky surface. Q. DOES IT HURT? A. There may be some mild discomfort when the laser is […]

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