Posted May 04, 2009 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
There is a new wrinkle fighter in town. The FDA has approved Medicis’ botulium toxin drug, Dysport. They plan to release the drug for public use within the next two months. This marks the first time that Botox giant Allergan will have competition in the wrinkle, anti-aging market in the U.S. More news to follow.
Read MorePosted May 01, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Media Appearances, Uncategorized
It is time to set your TiVo’s and DVR’s to Fox Channel 11 “Good Day LA” as Dr. Persky will appear on the lovely Jillian Barbari’s “Style File” segment during May “sweeps”. Dr. Persky discusses the Next Big Thing in Facial Cosmetics…fractionated carbon dioxide skin rejuvenation (Fraxel re:pair) with Jillian. An actual patient treatment was […]
Read MorePosted April 27, 2009 in Blog, Face Lift, Uncategorized
The Injectable Face/Eye Lift is an excellent way to look years younger in minutes. Dr. Persky performs the Injectable Lift in his office. The treatment takes from 30 to 60 minutes as Dr. Persky injects small amounts of filler (Restylane, Juvederm, and/or Evolence) in areas that have lost volume with aging. By re-inflating strategic areas, […]
Read MorePosted April 27, 2009 in Blog, General Medical Information, Uncategorized
We all need to be aware of preventing the spread of Swine Flu. This includes frequent hand washing, avoiding body fluid exchanges with those who have sore throats, cough, and fever greater than 100 F. Encourage those with the above symptoms to see their physician or visit an emergency room where throat cultures and medication […]
Read MorePosted April 26, 2009 in Blog, Uncategorized
Our office is now offering Laser Facial treatments. The treatment is quick, easy, and painless. Great treatment for those who want to look their best.
Read MorePosted April 23, 2009 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
When asked, “What should I look for when choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon?” I reply, “The Eye, the Hand, and the Heart”. “Eye” refers to the artistic ability to evaluate the nose and diagnose what is required to restore balance and harmony with a natural un-operated upon appearance. One needs to have a vision of natural, […]
Read MorePosted April 21, 2009 in Blog, Uncategorized
Joseph Helfgot recently died, but donated his face to the second US face transplant recipient. The testament to his enduring life values can be read in the following Boston Globe article: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/15/gift_of_a_face_a_testament_to_donors_enduring_values May his soul be bound to eternal life.
Read MorePosted April 13, 2009 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
We are saddened by the untimely, shocking, and tragic deaths this week of promising Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart, 22 and his friends 20-year old Courtney Frances Stewart and 25-year old Henry Pearson. They were killed by a drunken motorist shortly after midnight. Nick had earlier pitched his best game of his young major […]
Read MorePosted April 12, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
The current April issue of Vogue magazine (the one with Beyonce on the cover) has an excellent article on page 146 entitled “Easy Does It”, by Catherine Piercy. The article is the first major beauty/glamour magazine that features fractionated carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers. It touts this incredible technology as “The Next Big Thing in dermatology”. […]
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