Posted May 11, 2011 in Blog, Uncategorized
I was privileged to attend the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s recent biennial meeting in Chicago, “Advances in Rhinoplasty 2011”. Course directors Minas Constantinides, MD (NY, NY), Stephen S. Park, MD (Charlottesville, VA), and Stephen W. Perkins, MD (Indianapolis, IN) deserve to be commended on bringing together a highly qualified and diverse […]
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Posted May 02, 2011 in Blog, Uncategorized
While getting a little Botox this morning, an intelligent, entertaining, and beautiful patient was complimented on her eyes and eyelashes by my nurse. Our patient responded, “Latisse is life changing! Everyday I receive compliments on my eyes and eyelashes. It is fantastic! I love it!” Allergan, I don’t know if you are looking for another […]
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Posted May 01, 2011 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
![Keep the “Child in You” Always.. Dr. Persky’s Thoughts]()
I attended our high school reunion recently. Hamilton High School, Los Angeles, CA. One of my female classmates (whom I had not seen or heard from in 40 years), who now “works with children” shared with my wife and I,in a degrading fashion, that in elementary school I was “such a little boy” and that I probably still was. […]
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Posted May 01, 2011 in Blog, Uncategorized, Zeltiq
![Best Non-Invasive Treatment for Fat Reduction: Coolsculpting by Zeltiq Versus Thermage]()
It can be seen in any stationary spinning class in the world. Most of us have experienced it when we sit down in our jeans. It may even rear it’s ugly head during shoulder stand in yoga class. We join health clubs, gyms, go on diets, and eat healthy to try to get rid of […]
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Posted May 01, 2011 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
![Dr. Persky Recommends Anthony Youn, MD’s “In Stitches”]()
Anthony Youn, MD, FACS board certified Detroit, Michigan plastic surgeon has just released his memoir of medical school, internship, and residency training. I highly recommend “In Stitches”. For those of you who enjoy hearing about what a plastic surgeon goes through from first inspiration to current practice, Dr. Youn’s book will be a page turner with a […]
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Posted May 01, 2011 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
“…he carries his nose above a punchinello ruff, a nose that…Ah, gentlemen, what a nose! Those who see it pass by can’t help exclaiming, “No, it can’t be true!” Then they smile and say, “He’ll soon take it off.” But Monsieur de Bergerac never takes it off….He keeps it on—and runs his sword through anyone […]
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Posted April 23, 2011 in Blog, Uncategorized
![Much Good Health, and Much Love!]()
It is the time of the year for renewal. Themes of freedom are playing out all over the world. Support peace and freedom by “doing onto others as you would wish they do onto you”. Whether you and your family are celebrating Easter or Passover (or neither), we wish you much good health and much […]
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Posted April 16, 2011 in Blog, Office News, Uncategorized
![Persky Sunder Plastic Surgery: You Can Look Good…Even with the Lights On!]()
Over the years, patients have enlightened my understanding of facial plastic surgery. I am most grateful for the privilege of helping our patients achieve their aesthetic goals. I appreciate their creative insights about plastic surgery. Please feel free to share your insights with us the next time you visit the office, or comment here, or e-mail […]
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Posted April 16, 2011 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
![Thankfulness]()
“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” ~James Dean Recently a lovely woman visited my office in consultation along with her mother who was visiting from the midwest. When I asked, “What brings you in today?”, she responded, “Well when I initially scheduled this consultation it was to discuss how […]
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