Posted June 02, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
					
						![Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009…What Happens In Vegas Won’t Stay in Vegas]() 
					
					Michael Persky, MD will be presenting two lectures at Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009 at The Bellagio this week. Dr. Persky will present “Fractional Resurfacing is the Current Buzzword! Do the 6- Month Results Really Live Up to the Hype?” focusing on his results with Fraxel re:pair over the past year on 100 patients. Dr. Persky’s […]
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					Posted May 28, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
					
						![MIRACLE TREATMENT FOR BURN SCARS AS SEEN ON TODAY SHOW WILL ALSO BE FEATURED ON THE INSIDER TONIGHT]() 
					
					The “Today Show” featured the Berns triplets who sadly suffered serious burns as infants. They underwent laser treatments for their burn scars Continue reading “MIRACLE TREATMENT FOR BURN … »
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					Posted May 26, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
					
						![New Skin Tightening Technology Gets FDA Approval]() 
					
					The FDA has approved Ellman International’s Pelleve radiofrequency technology for skin tightening. I saw the technology demonstrated one year ago at Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2008 in Las Vegas. As with all new technologies, it is prudent to give them some time before “jumping on the bandwagon” as many times within a year they are found […]
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					Posted May 26, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
					
						![Thumbs Down on the Thread Lift]() 
					
					A recent study stated that the highly advertised “Thread Lift” produces only short-lived improvement in appearance, and should no longer be used given its risks, poor results and discomfort for patients, conclude the authors of a long-term study of patients who underwent the procedure http://www.plasticsurgerypractice.com/eReport/2009-05-25_02.asp I never adopted the thread lift in my practice after […]
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					Posted May 20, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
					
						![Adam Lambert, American Idol, and Fraxel repair]() 
					
					Adam Lambert of American Idol has incredible talent and we will be seeing him very much for years to come. Patients have commented to me about the texture of Adam’s skin. It appears that Adam has the residual of acne scarring. His acne scarring would respond well to a series of Fraxel repair treatments. His […]
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					Posted May 14, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
					
						![Good Day LA Appearance Fraxel re:pair]() 
					
					Here is the Good Day LA segment that aired 5/11 and 5/12 on FOX with the most lovely Jillian Barbarie http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/good_day_la/style_file/Style_File_Fraxel_Repair_20090511 The before and after photos are patients who have had a “full” Fraxel repair treatment. The patient treated on the video is having a Fraxel re:pair “Lite” treatment. The price quoted was for a […]
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					Posted May 11, 2009 in Blog, Media Appearances, Uncategorized
					
						![Good Day LA…Dr. Persky on Style File with Jillian Barbarie]() 
					
					Here we go again. Breaking news coverage of the Santa Barbara Fire diaster pre-empted the first scheduled apearance last Friday. Barring another major news story, Dr. Persky will be interviewed by the lovely and talented Jillian Barbarie on her Style File segment of Good Day LA on Monday morning and Tuesday morning. They will be […]
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					Posted May 07, 2009 in Blog, Media Appearances, Uncategorized
					
						![Dr. Persky to Appear on Fox 11 Good Day LA]() 
					
					Dr. Persky and the talented and most beautiful Ms. Jillian Barbarie discuss how to look years younger with a fast, relatively easy treatment. On Fox 11’s morning show, “Good Day LA” at 8:15 am and 9:15 am Dr. Persky appears on Jillian’s Style File segment. Dr. Persky’s use of Fraxel re:pair laser skin rejuvenation, called […]
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					Posted May 06, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
					
						![Being Too Thin Ages Facial Appearance, Pass Me the Chocolate Souffle Please]() 
					
					A study by Bahman Guyuron of the Cleveland Clinic published in the April 2009 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery examined various factors that cause women to look aged. A thin face is the lead culprit because being slender causes a loss of volume in the face, While the research does note that thinness makes […]
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