Posted August 17, 2010
At the recently completed “Controversies and Conversations in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery” held in Carlsbad, California two technologies were the hot topics of the meeting, no pun intended. Fractional CO2 lasers (Fraxel repair (Solta) and Total FX (Lumenis) were the most referenced lasers), and cryolipolysis (Zeltiq, the non-invasive cooling of fat to selectively cause fat […]
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Posted August 16, 2010
Here is a testimonial about Fraxel repair laser skin rejuvenation from one of our actual patients. Enjoy! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQO7PwPXYk Dr Persky is located in Encino, California but services all of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Including, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana and Agoura Hills and more.
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Posted August 16, 2010
Well known Encino plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Persky demonstrates the Fraxel Dual Laser which is a fast and cost effective way of eliminating hyperpigmination or brown spots on the face and skin. Watch Dr. Persky treating a patient with Fraxel Dual http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FjGCW3dEPU Dr Persky is located in Encino, California but services all of Los Angeles and the […]
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Posted August 11, 2010
Andrew Erikson wrote a very good piece today published in Paul Callaway’s blog about fractionated CO2, with an excellent guide on how to choose your treating physician. Mr. Erikson stresses the importance of choosing the most experienced and skilled laser physician with the particular device. In other words, once again, “It’s not the Arrow, it’s the Indian”, […]
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Posted August 10, 2010
The August 2010 issue of Town and Country Magazine (the beautiful and talented Ms. Julianne Moore on the cover) has a comprehensive article about the use of facial fillers to restore volume in the face. Well written by Janet Carlson, the article is entitled “Speaking Volume”. Five highlights of the piece include: 1. “A filler […]
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Posted August 06, 2010
A patient recently asked about her nose 6 days after her rhinoplasty by another surgeon, “Why is my post-op profile identical to my pre-op profile?” Here is my answer: Don’t fret! Be patient and you should see your profile improve week by week over the year. If your nose had the perfect desired profile curve […]
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Posted August 04, 2010
We have been using Botox “off-label” for many years to treat migraine headaches. Initially it was found that many migraine headache sufferers who were treated with Botox for cosmetic reasons for forehead wrinkles reported that their migraine headaches were both less frequent as well as less severe. Investor’s Business Daily has reported that the Federal […]
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Posted August 03, 2010
Aol’s Stylelist ran an article today by Grace Gold entitled “Silicone Injections Kill 22 Year-Old Woman; Experts Say Tragic Trend is Increasing in Hispanic Communities.” I have reprinted the extremely well written and informative article here as it emphasizes the importance of choosing your treating physician most carefully. It can be a life or death […]
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Posted July 27, 2010
Dr. Persky was privileged to attend and honored to speak at The 6’th Annual Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2010 meeting, an international multi-specialty symposium which gathered over 800 core facial plastic surgery specialists from 23 countries. World leaders in the specialties of Cosmetic Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, and Plastic Surgery gathered in the Las […]
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