Posted October 27, 2008 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
A wise professor of mine once told me that “a smile is the best form of plastic surgery”. Everyone looks better and more youthful when they smile, okay so maybe “laugh lines” have given smiling a bad rap. Here is a little more wisdom about smiling that I’m sure my old professor would have loved: […]
Read MorePosted October 27, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Uncategorized
And here is another story of trying to find that inexpensive botox fix, only it is not FDA approved Botox, it is a very dangerous bogus botulinium toxin: A Texas-based anesthesiologist convicted last year of injecting unsuspecting patients with a Botox substitute on Friday started serving a 2-year federal sentence. Gayle Rothenberg reported to a […]
Read MorePosted October 27, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Uncategorized
Two recent occurrences remind me once again to inform the public of the importance of choosing your treating physician very carefully when it comes to facial cosmetic surgery, particularly with Botox and facial fillers. I was interviewed last week for a television show called, “1000 Ways to Die”. I was asked to comment about a […]
Read MorePosted October 14, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Uncategorized
The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety reported that cheaper, unbranded, unapproved and counterfeit cosmetic injectables are a threat to your looks and your health warns . There have been 210 investigations with 68 arrests and 29 convictions of health care professionals (I use that term very loosely in this case), and over 1000 unknowing patients […]
Read MorePosted October 08, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Uncategorized
Dr. Persky braved the I-5 traffic this morning to appear on KDOC-TV’s live Orange County morning show DayBreak OC. Fraxel re:pair was the topic of discussion with co-anchors Pete Weitzner and the most lovely Shally Zomorodi (neither of whom will require any of the good doctor’s services in the near future thanks to their natural […]
Read MorePosted October 06, 2008 in Blog, Face Lift, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
Nobody’s perfect. That why for the rest of us there’s cosmetic surgery, makeup judiciously applied, proper lighting, and enough distance to keep things a little fuzzy and out of perspective. A very intelligent, entertaining, and most beautiful patient was in my office today. She can afford to see the most popular as well as expensive […]
Read MorePosted October 02, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
In a national NBC syndicated television story that originated on WCAU-TV in Philadelphia, the Fraxel laser is described as a “Fall Face Fix” that can reverse the harmful effects of the summer’s sun. Fraxel treatment will do a lot to improve sun damage, acne scars and the overall appearance of skin. The segment makes reference […]
Read MorePosted September 29, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
Dr. Persky appeared on the front page of today’s Los Angeles Daily News in an article entitled “Cosmetic Surgery Gets a Lift” written by Barbara Correa. Here are links to the articles, which ran today in the LA Daily News: http://www.dailynews.com/ci_10585601 http://www.dailynews.com/ci_10585602 The article addresses financing of elective cosmetic procedures. We now offer Care Credit […]
Read MorePosted September 29, 2008 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Dr. Persky will be featured on the local PBS television station KOCE in Los Angeles, and Orange County discussing Fraxel re:pair laser skin rejuvenation. The show will air Wednesday October 1, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., and then again on Friday October 3, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. The viewing party and wrap party will be held […]
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