Posted August 04, 2010 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Uncategorized
We have been using Botox “off-label” for many years to treat migraine headaches. Initially it was found that many migraine headache sufferers who were treated with Botox for cosmetic reasons for forehead wrinkles reported that their migraine headaches were both less frequent as well as less severe. Investor’s Business Daily has reported that the Federal […]
Read MorePosted August 03, 2010 in Blog, Face Lift, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
Aol’s Stylelist ran an article today by Grace Gold entitled “Silicone Injections Kill 22 Year-Old Woman; Experts Say Tragic Trend is Increasing in Hispanic Communities.” I have reprinted the extremely well written and informative article here as it emphasizes the importance of choosing your treating physician most carefully. It can be a life or death […]
Read MorePosted July 27, 2010 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Face Lift, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized, Zeltiq
Dr. Persky was privileged to attend and honored to speak at The 6’th Annual Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2010 meeting, an international multi-specialty symposium which gathered over 800 core facial plastic surgery specialists from 23 countries. World leaders in the specialties of Cosmetic Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, and Plastic Surgery gathered in the Las […]
Read MorePosted July 27, 2010 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
Art Linkletter’s classic 50’s television show “Home Party” always ended with Art interviewing young children in the segment “Kids Say the Darndest Things”. Having participated in answering facial plastic surgery questions on line for the past few years, I must say that some of our patients ask the “darndest things”! I have decided to share […]
Read MorePosted July 25, 2010 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
“What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul” -Jesus When evaluating new and exciting medical technologies and advances it is essential that we use good science as well as common sense in our evaluations. Unfortunately many highly touted technologies are just that, hype and company generated promotion […]
Read MorePosted July 21, 2010 in Blog, Fat Transfer (Grafting) Facial Rejuvenation, Office News, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
Hi friends. It has been a while since I last wrote; hope that your summer is going along well. We traveled to Italy, visiting the Vatican and Michaelango’s Sistine Chapel, Bernini’s sculptures, and Da Vinci’s masterpieces. Michelangelo’s David (1504) in the Uffizi Museum, wow! Wonder what these great masters would be doing if they were […]
Read MorePosted July 21, 2010 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Sculptra, Uncategorized
Ever wonder what you might look like when you are older, or more importantly what your prospective mate may look like when they are 64? The Beatles weren’t the only ones to ponder that question. Well, a website called Make Me Old (http://www.makeold.com) will do the aging for you. What is striking is the loss […]
Read MorePosted June 22, 2010 in Beauty, Blog, Fat Transfer (Grafting) Facial Rejuvenation, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
The study of youthful, beautiful faces reveals two common findings. A youthful face has adequate volume or fullness, and secondly, the skin appears flawless and well hydrated. With aging, we lose volume from our faces through the loss of fat, bone, and muscle. The skin ages due to loss of underlying support as well as […]
Read MorePosted May 31, 2010 in Blog, Eyelid Lift, Face Lift, Sculptra, Uncategorized
Sculptra Aesthetic is FDA approved to treat nasolabial folds (smile lines from the nose to the corner of the lip). Off-label use of Sculptra includes filling hollows in the temple area, building up the upper lateral eyebrow which in turn gives more show to the upper lateral eyelid, adding volume to cheeks and cheek bones, […]
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