Posted December 11, 2008 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
All of our hearts have been saddened by the sudden losses incurred by the Marine plane that crashed into the Yoon family home in San Diego. The strength, fortitude, and amazing words of Doug Yun Yoon (father, husband , and son-in-law of the victims) are an inspiration to those who have suffered loss. Our prayers […]
Read MorePosted December 09, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
The FDA has approved the use of Latisse, manufactured by Allergan the makers of Botox and Juviderm, for eye lash growth. Latisse is the latest of glaucoma eye drops that have been found to increase eyelash length. Interestingly, the eyelashes will return to their previous normal length when Latisse is discontinued. Latisse joins Lumigan as […]
Read MorePosted December 07, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Uncategorized
Mark Frauenfelder recently wrote a very thought provoking article/blog that cited a recent Europian research study on how actually moving the facial muscles affects the brain (http://www.good.is/?p=13784). The study suggests that Botox is masking our normal response to emotional stimuli. Studies have shown that depression is helped by Botox. Patients take less anti-depressant medicine after […]
Read MorePosted December 02, 2008 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Fraxel re:pair is a fractionated carbon dioxide (CO2) laser that rejuvenates the skin. It can be used at very low settings (Fraxel re:pair Lite) to invigorate the skin, diminish light discolorations, and improve the tone and texture of the skin. It is performed in the office using only numbing cream without any other oral medications […]
Read MorePosted December 01, 2008 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
An old joke about circumsion is that after the procedure the doctor tells everyone, “It won’t be long now”. The December 1, 2008 e-issue of Plastic Surgery Practice reports that a new use has been found for baby foreskin following circumsion. A radical new antiaging procedure from British biomedical firm Intercytex uses cells derived from […]
Read MorePosted November 25, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
Recent reports have implicated fillers with adverse events. Once again, it is most often the person injecting the filler, not the actual filler product that is the problem. In response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent report of side effects linked to injectable wrinkle fillers, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and […]
Read MorePosted November 19, 2008 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
I know that you have heard this before, only to be disappointed with having set your TIVO in vain, but I have been told by pretty high sources that my appearance on EXTRA discussing Fraxel re:pair has been “etched in stone” for Tuesday November 25, 2008 on NBC at 7:00 pm, for what that’s worth […]
Read MorePosted November 04, 2008 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
The talented and lovely Ms. Marta Waller had Fraxel re:pair this past summer, and was kind enough to have her experience video documented. You can find the entire 12 episodes of the video documentary on You Tube (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fraxel+repair&search_type=&aq=f). Dr. Persky’s appearances on PBS’ “American Health Journal”, BBC’s “Super Botox Me”, and KDOC’s “OC DayBreak” can […]
Read MorePosted November 04, 2008 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
I was recently asked about a “quick fix” rhinoplasty on the plastic surgery patient chat line RealSelf.com. This is another case of “if it sounds too good to be true….then it usually isn’t”. The question involved a quick fix to narrow the bottom part of the nose. Rhinoplasty has been described as the most difficult […]
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