Posted September 08, 2009 in Blog, Face Lift, Uncategorized
UBS Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery Practice report that Sephyl is a new dermal filler from UBS Aesthetics (Bethlehem, Pa) that allows the natural promotion of cell regeneration and aids in the removal of wrinkles. The FDA-approved product is in limited use around the United States and early reports from physicians claim that the results are […]
Read MorePosted September 08, 2009 in Blog, Skin Care Products, Uncategorized
The October 2009 issue of Consumer Reports Magazine reports that “test results varied, but each anti-wrinkle skin product tested reduced wrinkle length or depth for at least some people and did nothing for others. A moisturizer with no antiwrinkle claims that was used as a control reduced wrinkles about as well as several high-rated creams […]
Read MorePosted September 08, 2009 in Blog, General Medical Information, Uncategorized
15 questions for patients to ask before going to a doctor, which can help you identify an ill-prepared doctor or a cosmetic procedure that’s not right for you: 1. How long have you been performing the treatment I am interested in? 2. Do you have hospital privileges to perform the treatment I desire? 3. How […]
Read MorePosted August 25, 2009 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
Hi Doctor Persky, well I want to have rhinoplasty. I’m 20 years old, but there’s a problem – my mom is scared that something might go wrong. How can I convince them that I’m not confident with myself and need the procedure? Thank you Doc. Hi Kat, Please email a photo of your face from […]
Read MorePosted August 24, 2009 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
Football Hall of Fame (to be) quarterback Brett Favre has been in the news with his second “un-retirement” with the Minnesota Vikings. One of the big questions about the 39 year old Favre is whether he is too old (by football standards) to withstand the rigors of the NFL season. The media footage of Favre […]
Read MorePosted August 20, 2009 in Blog, Uncategorized
Recently while cleaning out my desk I came across an article with Audrey Hepburn’s list of beauty tips. Ms. Hepburn, an internationally acclaimed beauty, was allegedly a carrier for the Belgian Underground Anti-Nazi Movement in WW II as a teen. She learned the importance of a good heart as well as good character early. Here […]
Read MorePosted August 20, 2009 in Blog, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
Dr. Persky was interviewed online by The Orange County Register’s “In Your Face Chat” today. The complete transcript of the chat, along with interesting before and after rhinoplasty photographs can be found here. Highlights included discussions about teenage rhinoplasty, Marilyn Monroe, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, the Olsen twins, Jennifer Grey, Ashley Tisdale, Sharron Stone, Madonna, […]
Read MorePosted August 20, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
Christine Nyholm in Examiner.com writes, “HBO presents Youth Knows No Pain- exploring America’s obsession with eternal youth in a documentary that debuts on August 31, 2009, exclusively on HBO. Youth Knows No Pain explores the obsession with anti – aging procedures and the pursuit of eternal youth, creating a $60 billion a year enterprise.” “The […]
Read MorePosted August 20, 2009 in Blog, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Uncategorized
Reigning plastic surgery (some good, some not so good) spokesperson Joan Rivers, author of “Men Are Stupid, and They Like Big Boobs” was recently roasted on Comedy Central. Cheers to Joan for having the courage to be roasted with so much on her face to be roasted about. Here are the top 5, some from […]
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