Posted May 26, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
The FDA has approved Ellman International’s Pelleve radiofrequency technology for skin tightening. I saw the technology demonstrated one year ago at Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2008 in Las Vegas. As with all new technologies, it is prudent to give them some time before “jumping on the bandwagon” as many times within a year they are found […]
Read MorePosted May 26, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
A recent study stated that the highly advertised “Thread Lift” produces only short-lived improvement in appearance, and should no longer be used given its risks, poor results and discomfort for patients, conclude the authors of a long-term study of patients who underwent the procedure http://www.plasticsurgerypractice.com/eReport/2009-05-25_02.asp I never adopted the thread lift in my practice after […]
Read MorePosted May 20, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Adam Lambert of American Idol has incredible talent and we will be seeing him very much for years to come. Patients have commented to me about the texture of Adam’s skin. It appears that Adam has the residual of acne scarring. His acne scarring would respond well to a series of Fraxel repair treatments. His […]
Read MorePosted May 14, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Here is the Good Day LA segment that aired 5/11 and 5/12 on FOX with the most lovely Jillian Barbarie http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/good_day_la/style_file/Style_File_Fraxel_Repair_20090511 The before and after photos are patients who have had a “full” Fraxel repair treatment. The patient treated on the video is having a Fraxel re:pair “Lite” treatment. The price quoted was for a […]
Read MorePosted May 11, 2009 in Blog, Media Appearances, Uncategorized
Here we go again. Breaking news coverage of the Santa Barbara Fire diaster pre-empted the first scheduled apearance last Friday. Barring another major news story, Dr. Persky will be interviewed by the lovely and talented Jillian Barbarie on her Style File segment of Good Day LA on Monday morning and Tuesday morning. They will be […]
Read MorePosted May 07, 2009 in Blog, Media Appearances, Uncategorized
Dr. Persky and the talented and most beautiful Ms. Jillian Barbarie discuss how to look years younger with a fast, relatively easy treatment. On Fox 11’s morning show, “Good Day LA” at 8:15 am and 9:15 am Dr. Persky appears on Jillian’s Style File segment. Dr. Persky’s use of Fraxel re:pair laser skin rejuvenation, called […]
Read MorePosted May 06, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
A study by Bahman Guyuron of the Cleveland Clinic published in the April 2009 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery examined various factors that cause women to look aged. A thin face is the lead culprit because being slender causes a loss of volume in the face, While the research does note that thinness makes […]
Read MorePosted May 04, 2009 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
There is a new wrinkle fighter in town. The FDA has approved Medicis’ botulium toxin drug, Dysport. They plan to release the drug for public use within the next two months. This marks the first time that Botox giant Allergan will have competition in the wrinkle, anti-aging market in the U.S. More news to follow.
Read MorePosted May 01, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Media Appearances, Uncategorized
It is time to set your TiVo’s and DVR’s to Fox Channel 11 “Good Day LA” as Dr. Persky will appear on the lovely Jillian Barbari’s “Style File” segment during May “sweeps”. Dr. Persky discusses the Next Big Thing in Facial Cosmetics…fractionated carbon dioxide skin rejuvenation (Fraxel re:pair) with Jillian. An actual patient treatment was […]
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