Join us September 14th for an evening of “perfect pairings”. Wine & hors d’oeuvres, Juverderm & Botox Cosmetic, Elastiderm & Latisse, Microdermabrasions & Decolletage. The list is endless, PLUS, all of our skin care products and Aesthetic procedures will be 20% off.
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Just how old is too old for plastic surgery? Well, thanks to modern medicine people are living longer and remaining healthier. This is allowing a new generation to turn to plastic surgery to mold the perfect bodies they’ve always craved: Seniors. According to the ASPS, nearly 85,000 people age 65 and older chose to enhance their appearance by going under the knife in 2010.
Seniors burnishing their golden years with help from plastic surgery shouldn’t be a surprise, since they are much more active then they used to be. Many say that they want to look as good as they can […]
As multiple market trends and growing technology merge plastic surgery practices are experiencing a dramatic transformation. Three of the most significant trends currently effecting cosmetic procedures are: Interest in cosmetic surgery is broadening to a more economically diverse patient base. Although more people are interested in cosmetic procedures than ever before, cost is still the primary reason many do not move forward with procedures or even seek a consultation. Financing programs help patients put their goals within their reach. Social acceptance and media coverage of cosmetic procedures has dramatically increased public awareness. More and more people are seeking consultations and […]
Plastic surgery is not just for females anymore. Our society places a high value on looking young and fit, and today, because of this men of all ages and all walks of life are requesting plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons. Yes, the vast majority of cosmetic surgery is still performed on women,however, in 2010 men underwent more then 1.1 million cosmetic procedures. This is a 2% increase form 2009, with 15% of all plastic surgery cases being performed on men. Here is a list of the top ten fastest-growing male cosmetic procedures:
Facelift — 14% Increase
Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) — 11% Increase
Soft […]
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is establishing a national registry for breast implants in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The registry is being developed in response to reports of a rare lymphoma – Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) – in a very small number of women with breast implants.
The ASPS and the FDA agree this extremely rare form of lymphoma is not breast cancer. Of the estimated 10 million implants worldwide, only 34 cases of ALCL have been identified since 1989.
While lymphomas can appear anywhere in the body, this condition appears […]
Here at Dr. Conkright’s office the majority of the people coming in and out the door are women and everyone who works here is a woman, minus Dr. Conkright of course. As you can imagine one thing always on our mind is BEAUTY. An aspect of beauty that is discussed quite often is that of hair. We are either not happy with the way our hair looks one particular day, our hair color turned out horendous, or our latest haircut is just not doing it for us. I can’t believe it, but summer is already coming to a close. We […]
Every year we become excited with the beginning of summer; vacations to the beach, pool parties, BBQ’s, activities that are in the sun! NEW FLASH!!! The sun is bad for your skin! The good news is you are never too young to start taking stock in good care for your skin. Medical procedures are no substitute for maintaining healthy skin at home, and in fact, makes good skin care even more necessary. Keeping skin healthy will not only prolong your need for cosmetic procedures, it helps to insure optimal results should you undergo cosmetic procedures in the future.
Damage to your […]
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Be on trend this summer by wearing the following 5 trusty trendy items:
1) Big Floppy Hats. Look cute and keep the sun off your face. What more can you ask for?
2) Sweet Sundresses. How can you argue with flattering, flirty, and fun?
3) Big Shades. Squinting just creates more wrinkles and fines lines. No one wants that, so keep your eyes protected, look cute, and prevent fine lines with sunglasses!
4) Beach-Dried Hair. In winter, it takes about 5 products to pull off a look like this. Enjoy the ease of this easy-going hairstyle!
5) Bright Nail Polish. Instant happiness right at your […]
PARADE Magazine recently took a look at stats from all across America and part of their findings were in regards to Cosmetic Surgery. Below are the findings:
Top City for Cosmetic Surgery
Miami, Florida with an average of 18 plastic surgeons per 100,000 adults
Where It Happens The Most-
Nose Reshaping–>Northeast USA
Dermabrasion–>Midwest USA
Buttock Implants–>South Atlantic USA
Hair Transplant–>South Central USA
Face Lift–>West USA
Most Common Cosmetic Surgical Procedures-
Men
Nose Reshaping
Eyelid Surgery
Liposuction
Women
Breast Augmentation
Nose Reshaping
Liposuction
*Sources: SF Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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