Breast Augmentation-CHECK!

I DID IT!! For those of you who have not read our Winter newsletter yet I am refering to my breasts.  Yes, I finally had my breast augmentation surgery January 3rd, 2013, and I am sooo HAPPY!  Was I nervous? Yes!  Was I super excited? Absolutely! Do I have more self-confidence now? You better believe it!  If this is something you have been thinking about but are just too scared or worried about what others might say if you were to "have your breasts done", then please read on.  First of all being nervous or scared is completely normal. I mean it is surgery, and with any surgery there are risks. It is up to you to decide if the benefits of breast augmentation out way the risks.  This is why speaking to a board certified cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Conkright is so important.  With his years of education and experiance he will answer all your questions, address your concerns, provide you with all the facts and allow you to decide if breast augmentation is best for you.  Obviously, I chose the surgery, and I am so glad that I did.  The question I get the most from women considering augmentation is "how big did you go?'  Well, that is kind of a hard question to anwer. I can tell you all that my implants are 285 cc and that I now wear a 34 C bra.  That said, these implants are what fit my frame, and complemented the breast tissue I already had. Someone else with a different build and amount of breast tissue may need a 385 cc implants, and they still might be a C-cup.  I know this may seem somewhat confusing, but once you sit down and talk with Dr. Conkright and he selects an implant for you it will make perfect sense.  Next, are my two favorite phrases, the first, "you are having your breasts done?" and " what, you had your breasts done, oh my gosh".  Don't worry, if you haven't heard them yet, you will hear them soon.  Everyone is entitled to their own opinion of cosmetic surgery, and whether or not you want to hear it they are going to tell you once you decide to have it done or have it done.  My response, is "YES, YES, YES!"  I mean, I already told over 1,500 people who receive our newsletter, and now I am righting a blog about, so really everyone knows, and it is A-O-K with me.  Having a breast augmentation is something I did for me, and no one else. So, you do it for you, who cares what anyone else thinks or says, only you know what is best for you.  I hope this information has inspired some of you to pick up the phone and call me, I look forward to hearing from you!

Danielle Blevins-Clinical Team Associate

Skin Care Drama

Recently a new patient arrived in the office requesting a consultation concerning her skin. The 30-40 something was concerned with fine lines, laxity, pore clogging and discoloration.  Referred by a family member whose skin was "radiant" and "beautiful", this patient was seeking a regime that would render the same radiant, beautiful results for her. After careful examination, I made recommendations and proceeded with demonstrations of products along with written instructions and explanations for their use.  The final part of the consultation included a question and answer session.  The patient was examining the products and said "there are parabins in this product".  "Yes", I said "that is only to preserve the product". "I only use products that are not harmful to my body", she said, thanked me for my time and left.  The fact is one must treat what ails them and be realistic about their goals.  Drama results from not having all of the information necessary to make an informed decision.  Parabins are simply preservatives that have been proven to reduce bacterial and fungal growth in skin care products and cosmetics.  SOME consumers believe that they cause cancer, influence estrogen levels and accumulate in tissues that would increase UVB mediated DNA damage.  This thought stemming from a study that involved rats.  The amount of parabins used in the study was 10,000 times what one would get from using skin care products with parabin. It does not apply to humans that is why the FDA continues to approve their use.

Conkright Aesthetics has three skin care lines, Obagi, Jan Marini Skin Research and Therapon.  I like to think we have something for everyone.  Not everyone has the same expectations, needs or budget, thus the goal statement at the beginning of the consultation appointment.  Proper education about the products, their efficacy and safety are crucial and can save a lot of drama... Radiant, beautiful skin stems from using skin care products that will best cleanse, rejuvenate, resurface, hydrate and protect. Therapon products are parabin free but a lot less aggressive, come in smaller containers and do not address the needs of all.  Obagi and Jan Marini do include parabin, but have products to address most skin care needs, are more aggressive and are available in larger sizes.  All of the products offered in this office are only sold in physicians offices and offer 100% patient satisfaction.

Martha Hahus-Clinical Nurse Coordinator