Posted June 26, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
![Dr. Persky Quoted in Orange County Register Article on Michael Jackson, King of Pop]()
Dr. Persky quoted in OC Register article “Sad ruins of Michael Jackson: Doctors share the blame” http://inyourface.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/26/sad-ruins-of-michael-jackson-doctors-share-the-blame/7211/ The article describes the sequence of surgical misadventures that Michael Jackson suffered through. There is a link to pictures that depict the sad progression of his rhinoplasty procedures (http://www.ocregister.com/photos/michael-jacksonplasticsurgeryslideshow-2340047/pid2340059). Dr. Persky did not treat Michael Jackson. RIP, King […]
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Posted June 26, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
![Fraxel repair; Complications and “Horror” Stories]()
If you are reading this, you are among the many patients who use the Internet as a source of information, particularily medical/surgical information. As we all know, the Internet is an amazing reference source, but can also be a source of misinformation. Frequently patients ask about the “horror” stories that they read about Fraxel repair […]
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Posted June 25, 2009 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
![Michael Jackson, Farah Fawcett, and Ed McMahon…Mom Always Said Famous People Die in 3′s]()
Growing up, my Mother kept alive the “old wife’s tale” that well known people usually die in groups of three. We have lost three extraordinarily talented “stars” in the past three days, Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson. Johnny Carson has his side-kick back, there is a “new” Angel, and Michael is doing his […]
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Posted June 17, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
![Second Fraxel repair Treatment and Recovery of Television Reporter Marta Waller Shown Live]()
Veteran Los Angeles television journalist Ms. Marta Waller had her second Fraxel repair treatment one week ago. The treatment was “streamed” live over the internet on Livestream with simultaneous live Twitter questions and answers (it was not as exciting as Carnie Wilson’s lap band internet surgery) . Additionally, Ms. Waller has documented her 2’nd recovery […]
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Posted June 14, 2009 in Beauty, Blog, Uncategorized
![Beauty As a Signaling Strategy]()
Seth Godin, author of “The Dip”, many other books and daily blog has discussed “Beauty” in his blog today. His article is true not only for facial cosmetic surgery, but to all facets of our lifes that we add value to. His article begins, “What’s beauty? You know it when you see it, sure, but […]
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Posted June 14, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
![Antidepressants Use Prior to Surgery Can Result in Severe Complications]()
A study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (January 2009) has found that the use of antidepressant medication prior to surgery may have potentially harmful effects on patients undergoing cosmetic surgical procedures. The study identified a number of harmful, intraoperative risks, ranging from increased bleeding to fatal interactions. It is recommended that patients consult with their […]
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Posted June 09, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
![Live Fraxel repair Treatment on Internet Tomorrow]()
I will be performing a Fraxel repair laser skin rejuvenation treatment of the face, neck and chest live tomorrow at 10:30 am PST. It will be on http://www.livestream.com/martavision. There will be a live Twitter feed as well so that questions and comments will be answered during the treatment. See you tomorrow. Dr. P
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Posted June 08, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
![Viva Las Vegas…Elvis Impersonators and What’s New in Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009]()
The movie “Hangover” about a Las Vegas bachelor party opened this weekend and looks to be very funny. The real life facial cosmetic surgery conference “hangover” from 5 intense days of sharing knowledge and presentations is what I am dealing with on this Sunday night upon returning to Los Angeles from Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009 […]
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Posted June 02, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
![“Big Bust Bandit” Could Get Real Jail Time]()
According to the Orange County Register, Laguna Niguel resident Yvonne Jean Pampellonne, 30, the alleged “Big Bust Bandit” faces up to 3 years and 8 months in prison (will it be a “padded” cell?) if convicted for obtaining her voluptuous new breasts with an identity theft (that works out to 22 months per breast). At […]
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