Posted August 23, 2012
“One should never trust a woman who tells one her real age. A woman who would tell one that would tell one anything.” ― Oscar Wilde While walking our dogs in the dog park I met an old, retired colleague who was a premier orthopedic surgeon in our community (and medical building). He was wearing an […]
Read MorePosted 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 18, 2012
CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is a safe and effective non-invasive treatment that reduces unwanted fat bulges by 22-25% per treatment. The areas most commonly treated are the abdomen and hips (muffin tops, love handles). Other areas that can be treated are bra back, inner upper thighs, and man boobs (gynecomastia). We have been treating patients for […]
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 July 18, 2012
John Lennon sang “Love is the Answer”, me thinks that the appeal of ABC’s reality show “The Bachlorette” is just that. The masses are hoping that Emily Maynard, 26, finds elusive love…in the most unnatural of circumstances. Today word that Ms. Maynard wishes to have the reality cameras follow her through her engagement, and […]
Read MorePosted June 27, 2012
We will miss you, our wonderful patients, and James, while we are away on vacation. We’ll be back soon. Be well. Dr. Michael Persky and Dr. Sarmela Sunder are located in Encino, California and Beverly Hills, California (The Lasky Clinic) but service all of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Including, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, […]
Read MorePosted June 27, 2012
“I’ll have what she’s having! Nora Ephron from “When Harry Met Sally“ Nora Ephron, a true philosopher, author, and screenwriter, according to The Los Angeles Times, “…wrote fiction that was distinguished by characters who seemed simultaneously normal and extraordinary.” Like many of you. Ms. Ephram used her last published book as a primer on life, […]
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” […]
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