What’s Fat Transfer?
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought that a certain area could use more volume? Is there stubborn fat that you just want gone? Well, at Conkright Aesthetics we offer liposuction and fat transfer! Liposuction removes unwanted fat and allows for it to be harvested and transferred to an area where you’re seeking fullness. This minimally invasive procedure is ideal for treating two problems at once. With Dr. Conkright’s expertise and careful attention to details you cannot go wrong.
The most common areas for fat to be removed is from the stomach, thighs, and hips. Once fat […]
The answer is not the same for everyone. The FDA dictates that those under 22 are not eligible for Silicone gel breast augmentation and must use saline only. Both Silicone and Saline breast implants are safe, enlarge the breast and are available for patients 22 and older.
The differences are how they feel, the price, the warranty and in our practice, the amount of time needed in the operating room. Extra time is needed to fill a saline breast implant.
Currently Dr. Conkright is using Allergan Inspira gel breast implants. Allergan, also the manufacturer of Botox offers 50 units of Free Botox […]
Brachioplasty or an arm lift surgery has increased tremendously over the past 10 years. Who are the patients having this procedure and are you a candidate? Diet, exercise and gastric bypass patients who have lost massive amounts of weight include the many who are going through with the surgery. Surgery is their decision to rid themselves of the hanging skin they have acquired while they gladly trade this off for an inner arm scar. However, what if you just have a fat upper arm and this will not change regardless of diet and exercise? Brachioplasty may not be the answer. You might be a candidate […]
I DID IT!! For those of you who have not read our Winter newsletter yet I am referring 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 normal for your eyes to look a little swollen first thing in the morning. BUT drinking alcohol, eating salty foods, allergies and watching “The Notebook” can produce bigger bags that stick around for a few hours. Here are a few ideas to get rid of them fast.
Choose a caffeinated cream such as Neocutis Lumiere Bio-restorative Eye Cream (sold in our office). It smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, alleviates puffiness and refreshes the delicate eye area to help minimize signs of fatigue. Apply am and pm to delicate area around eyes. (This is a great product! I use it […]
“When it seems as though you should give up, HOPE whispers, try it one more time”.
In December of 2010, my friend, a native of southern Indiana got the startling news that her breast biopsy was positive for stage one breast cancer. Literally, on the very same day that she had an appointment to see Dr. Conkright about an Abdominoplasty she became aware she had a malignancy. Prior to this always focused on her family and her demanding job, she left very little time to focus on herself. Finally, she had made plans to take care of the abdomen that childbearing […]
When Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel was asked to partner with the ASPS and serve as the national spokesperson for the inaugural National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day on Oct. 17th she was both honored, and shocked at the same time. She was shocked to hear that 70 percent of women who are eligible for breast reconstruction are not properly informed of their options; therfore, (as few as) 20 percent of breast cancer survivors who undergo mastectomy currently choose to have reconstruction surgery. Yet, honored to be a part of a campaign that will help improve the lives of women through education […]
Scheduling your cosmetic surgery can be so exciting! The date, time, and place are all planned, but did you ever think about what foods you should be eating to prepare your body for the healing process. Food choices both before and after your procedure are essential to a speedy recovery.
Before Surgery: It is best to eat high quality proteins such as fish, poultry, eggs, nuts and seeds a few week before surgery. This will build up your strength and tissue fibers. Consuming high-fiber foods such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes; calcium-rich foods such as nuts, fruits, and leafy greens […]
Have your “fine” lines begun to etch a deeper groove into your skin… not to mention psyche…and starting morphing into (cue sinister music) full blown wrinkles? Lets be Zen about it. Take pride in each furrow as if it represents a hardship overcome. UGH, who are we kidding?? Let’s plump those babies up!
The world of dermal filler these days is wonderful for the patient. Faces can be refreshed with a non surgical treatment like Juvederm XC. It is impossible to make a 50 year old look 20 again, but you can look the best you can for 50.
According to the […]
It began in the 19th century when a surgeon named Robert Gersuny experimented with paraffin injections, only to stop shortly after when it leaked into other parts of the body. A few years later, the first successful breast implant emplacement occurred when a surgeon harvested a benign lumbar tumor to correct breast asymmetry. Moving on into the first half of the twentieth century, physicians began inserting, wait for it….. glass balls and even wood for breast implants. Yes, you did read that, WOOD! Some even tried ivory, polyurethane, sponges, and ox cartilage. You can guess the results of those attempts. Next, doctors began […]
