Dr. R. Chad Deal

About the Doctor

Dr. R. Chad Deal is a plastic surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with more than 21 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, completed a surgery residency at Brookwood Baptist Health (2004–2009), and then a cosmetic surgery fellowship at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Las Vegas (2009–2010). Dr. Deal has a 4/5 patient rating based on 15 reviews, with patients noting his attentive follow‑up, sufficient time spent during appointments, and caring attitude. He subspecializes in aesthetic and cosmetic plastic surgery and is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Deal is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital

• Over 21 years of experience in plastic surgery, with fellowship training in cosmetic surgery

• 4/5 patient rating; recognized for follow‑up care, time spent, and compassionate attitude

• Accepts new patients

• Affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital and Hamilton Medical Center

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Alabama School of Medicine
Residency – Brookwood Baptist Health, Surgery
Fellowship/Additional Training – Plastic Surgery Institute of Las Vegas, Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship

Medical Conditions Treated

• Cosmetic concerns: breast asymmetry or ptosis, abdominal wall laxity, unwanted fat deposits, facial aging (wrinkles, volume loss, skin laxity), nasal deformity, eyelid hooding

• Reconstructive needs: post‑mastectomy breast defects, skin cancer excision defects, scars (hypertrophic, keloid), traumatic injuries, hand deformities, congenital anomalies (e.g., cleft lip)

• Body contouring after massive weight loss

• Burn scar contractures

Medical Procedures Performed

• Breast augmentation, breast lift (mastopexy), breast reduction

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

• Liposuction (suction‑assisted, laser‑assisted, ultrasound‑assisted)

• Facelift (rhytidectomy), brow lift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

• Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)

• Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for wrinkles

• Dermal filler injections (hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite)

• Laser skin resurfacing (ablative and non‑ablative)

• Scar revision (excision, Z‑plasty, laser)

• Skin cancer excision and reconstruction (flaps, grafts)

• Hand surgery (carpal tunnel release, trigger finger, tendon repair)

Services Offered

Dr. Deal provides a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery services for adults. He offers initial consultations to understand patient goals, explain risks and benefits, and develop individualized surgical plans. His cosmetic services include breast enhancement, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and non‑surgical treatments such as injectables and laser therapy. Reconstructively, he repairs defects after skin cancer removal, trauma, or mastectomy, and performs scar revision and hand surgery. Dr. Deal emphasizes thorough pre‑operative education and attentive post‑operative follow‑up to ensure optimal healing and patient satisfaction. He currently accepts new patients. Telehealth availability is not specified; please contact the office directly.

List of services:

• Cosmetic surgery consultations and second opinions

• Breast augmentation, lift, reduction, and revision

• Abdominoplasty and body contouring (liposuction, post‑weight loss surgery)

• Facial cosmetic surgery (facelift, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, brow lift)

• Non‑surgical aesthetic treatments (Botox, fillers, laser resurfacing)

• Skin cancer excision and reconstructive closure

• Scar revision (surgical and laser)

• Hand surgery (carpal tunnel, trigger finger, ganglion cysts)

• Post‑operative care and long‑term follow‑up

Practice Locations

Address: 1405 Cowart St, Ste 201, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Phone: (423) 266-3331

Hospital Affiliations

• CHI Memorial Hospital – Chattanooga, TN 

• Hamilton Medical Center – Dalton, GA