Posted August 30, 2010 in Blog, Uncategorized
Many patients present to our practice complaining that they are being told that they “look tired”, even though they are getting enough sleep and don’t feel tired. Due to a slight loss of volume in the face either due to normal aging or dietary weight loss, the face may give an appearance of looking tired. […]
Read MorePosted August 27, 2010 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
Once again, Ms. Grace Gold has written an excellent article in Aol’s StyleList, this time on “The Five Tell-Tale Signs of Poor Plastic Surgery”. Dr. Persky was quoted along with plastic surgeons Sam Hamra, MD and Robert Freund, MD. The five signs include the “Nike Swish” of the lateral cheeks, the “Pixie Ear”, and the “Country […]
Read MorePosted August 24, 2010 in Blog, Fat Transfer (Grafting) Facial Rejuvenation, Uncategorized
Belotero (Merz, Germany) is soon to be the newest hyaluronic acid product on the US market as it nears FDA approval for facial wrinkles. It will join other hyaluronic acid filler products such as Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, and Preville Silk. Early clinical trials have shown that Belotero is an excellent product to fill the fine […]
Read MorePosted August 17, 2010 in Blog, Uncategorized, Zeltiq
At the recently completed “Controversies and Conversations in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery” held in Carlsbad, California two technologies were the hot topics of the meeting, no pun intended. Fractional CO2 lasers (Fraxel repair (Solta) and Total FX (Lumenis) were the most referenced lasers), and cryolipolysis (Zeltiq, the non-invasive cooling of fat to selectively cause fat […]
Read MorePosted August 16, 2010 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized, Videos
Here is a testimonial about Fraxel repair laser skin rejuvenation from one of our actual patients. Enjoy! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQO7PwPXYk Dr Persky is located in Encino, California but services all of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Including, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana and Agoura Hills and more.
Read MorePosted August 16, 2010 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized, Videos
Well known Encino plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Persky demonstrates the Fraxel Dual Laser which is a fast and cost effective way of eliminating hyperpigmination or brown spots on the face and skin. Watch Dr. Persky treating a patient with Fraxel Dual http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FjGCW3dEPU Dr Persky is located in Encino, California but services all of Los Angeles and the […]
Read MorePosted August 11, 2010 in Beauty, Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Andrew Erikson wrote a very good piece today published in Paul Callaway’s blog about fractionated CO2, with an excellent guide on how to choose your treating physician. Mr. Erikson stresses the importance of choosing the most experienced and skilled laser physician with the particular device. In other words, once again, “It’s not the Arrow, it’s the Indian”, […]
Read MorePosted August 10, 2010 in Blog, Fat Transfer (Grafting) Facial Rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
The August 2010 issue of Town and Country Magazine (the beautiful and talented Ms. Julianne Moore on the cover) has a comprehensive article about the use of facial fillers to restore volume in the face. Well written by Janet Carlson, the article is entitled “Speaking Volume”. Five highlights of the piece include: 1. “A filler […]
Read MorePosted August 06, 2010 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
A patient recently asked about her nose 6 days after her rhinoplasty by another surgeon, “Why is my post-op profile identical to my pre-op profile?” Here is my answer: Don’t fret! Be patient and you should see your profile improve week by week over the year. If your nose had the perfect desired profile curve […]
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