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Dr. Conn
is one of the few cosmetic surgeons who is a Fellow of the prestigious
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and
board certified in ophthalmology.Dr. Conn's background is impressive. Trained in ophthalmic
plastic laser surgery, general surgery, eye surgery, and skin care,
Dr. Conn specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for the
eyelids, facial skin, orbit, and tear drainage system. He graduated
from medical school in 1973 and received his training at Harvard University
and the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Institute. He went on to complete a most
prestigious fellowship in ophthalmic plastic surgery at the Bascom Palmer
Eye Institute.
Most Advanced Technology: Shorter Recovery Process
Dr. Conn
is a leader in the use of the laser for cosmetic surgery and facial skin
rejuvenation for the removal of lines, wrinkles, and aging spots. He first
began using lasers in 1978. He has served as a medical consultant to laser
manufacturers, and has helped train medical professionals in the safety
and use of the laser for eyelid surgery and laser skin rejuvenation.
Dr. Conn's brings to his patients the most advanced technology in the field of laser cosmetic surgery. He specializes in using the laser for the combination of cosmetic eyelid surgery and facial rejuvenation. The result is a remarkably more youthful appearance of the eyes and face. Patients literally look natural, well rested and years younger. They are delighted with the superiority of their results and amazed at their short recovery process. Most report minimal discomfort and little, if any, bruising or swelling. A World Class Ocular Plastic Surgeon |
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Expertise Amherst College, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa University of Virginia School of Medicine Harvard Medical School: General Surgery, Clinical Fellow Harvard, Children's Hospital: Fellowship, Surgical Research Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Institute: Board Certified Ophthalmologist Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Fellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery |
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Laser Expertise In 1978, Dr. Conn was among the first physicians in the country to operate on the human body with lasers. He performed laser surgery to seal blood vessels of the retina in the back of the eye at Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 1987, Dr. Conn was once again among the first physicians to receive training in the use of the laser for cosmetic eyelid and orbital surgery. Dr. Conn has served as a medical consultant in the development of laser technology to laser manufacturers and has helped train medical professionals in the safety and use of the laser for eyelid surgery and skin rejuvenation. Most recently the world's premier laser manufacturer, Coherent Laser has requested slides of his work to be used as model photographs to show the marvels of laser cosmetic surgery in the hands of the skilled. |
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Board Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1982
Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1987 |
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Teaching Appointments Clinical
Instructor in Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Southern
California, 1982-1992
Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, White Memorial, Loma Linda School of Medicine 1982-1995 Chief of Ocular Plastic Surgery, University of California, Irvine, 1992-2000 Clinical Associate Professor, UCI School of Medicine 1998-2002 |
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Civic Appointment, Honor Societies & Awards Commissioner, Los Angeles County Martin Luther King, Jr. General Hospital Authority, 1989 Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi Research Honor Society, 1969 University of Virginia School of Medicine Student Research Award, 1971 Fellowship, Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, 1981 Residency Teaching Award, L.A. County/USC Department of Ophthalmology, 1983 |
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Author
Author of over 200 scientific papers and presentations, including lasers
in medicine and surgery. Book chapters in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery. Current Concepts in Ophthalmology. Textbook of Ophthalmology
and others.
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