Posted August 20, 2012
“My photographs don’t do me justice – they just look like me.” Phyllis Diller The original ambassador of plastic surgery died today at age 95. Ms. Diller was hilarious to the end, reportedly dying peacefully, surrounded by her family with a smile on her face. I will cherish the autographed copy of her 1995 autobiography, […]
Read MorePosted August 06, 2012
A new study by researcher Ritch Savin-Williams, a developmental psychologist at Cornell University published in the August 3, 2012 journal PLoS ONE concludes that pupil dilation is an accurate indicator of sexual orientation. It has been known for years that our pupils dilate when we are sexually aroused. The link between pupil size and arousal goes […]
Read MorePosted July 25, 2012
“Is there a doctor, nurse, or EMC on board this flight, we have an emergency, please press your call button to let a stewardess know?”, after seeing at least two very pregnant women walk by during boarding the flight home from Newark Liberty Airport, was not exactly what a well rested Dr. Persky expected to […]
Read MorePosted June 25, 2012
“I’m gonna soak up the sun Gonna tell everyone To lighten up (I’m gonna tell ’em that) I’ve got no one to blame For every time I feel lame I’m looking up o I’m gonna soak up the sun” […]
Read MorePosted June 19, 2012
The 8’th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2012 took place last week at The Bellagio, Las Vegas. Sarmela Sunder, MD and Michael Persky MD were honored to be among the distinguished faculty at the international multi-speciality symposium. What happened in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas. By far, the most popular Bellagio poolside female summer reading material […]
Read MorePosted May 14, 2012
In a recent study published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal (32 (4) 421-425), Turkish plastic surgeons (B. Sezgin, et. al.) have investigated what women of different ages presenting for facial cosmetic surgery consultation focus upon. They grouped patients into 4 groups, those in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and over 50. Each group was asked what facial feature […]
Read MorePosted April 29, 2012
“The Five Year Engagement” is an excellent movie about relationships in today’s world. For this facial plastic surgeon, Ms. Emily Blunt, the fine British actress stole the show and dominated the big screen with her natural beauty. Her acting is Academy Award nomination worthy, but as an aesthetic physician I could not take my eyes away from analyzing […]
Read MorePosted April 11, 2012
“What is beauty? Beauty is to have a happy heart.” Mercedes Nadal, RN, the best surgical scrub nurse a facial plastic surgeon could ever have. Today’s cosmetic consultation should be a collaboration between patient and physician. A patient should clearly explain what troubles them to the point that has caused them to make the appointment […]
Read MorePosted April 01, 2012
“The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.” Frank Lloyd Wright I was honored and humbled to be included among many […]
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