Dr. Persky’s Dual Laser….”IPL on Steroids”

Posted January 28, 2010

The Fraxel Dual Laser is the latest and most effective improvement in laser therapy for the treatment of bothersome brown spots. Certainly, Fraxel Dual is not as exciting, romantic, or dangerous as the “duals” created by Alexandre Dumas in his classics, “The Three Musketeers” and “The Count of Monte Cristo”, but when treating brown spots […]

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Golden Globes 2010, Ricky Gervais, and Facial Plastic Surgery

Posted January 18, 2010

British comedian and 2010 Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais was entertaining and funny at the awards show last night. He even commented on plastic surgery in his opening monolog: “Seriously folks, as I look at all of the faces and stars in the room tonight I am reminded of the great body of work that […]

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10 Tips on Nasal Fractures (Broken Noses) in Children

Posted January 14, 2010

It is surprising that there aren’t more fractured noses given the number of times our noses are traumatized, especially our active children. The most common question and cause for concern after nasal trauma is, “Doc, is the nose broken?” Here are 10 tips on broken or fractured noses : 1. Don’t panic. All bleeding eventually […]

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Michael A. Persky, MD Honored by Los Angeles Magazine 2010

Posted January 14, 2010

Dr. Persky was honored this month to be included in the January 2010 issue of Los Angeles Magazine as one of the Southern California “Super Doctors” in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Key Professional Media asked 31,000 medical professional to nominate one or more doctors, other than themselves, from specified medical specialties based on the one […]

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Dual Fraxel Laser Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood California.

Posted January 11, 2010

The Fraxel Dual Laser is the latest and most effective improvement in laser therapy for the treatment of bothersome brown spots. Certainly, Fraxel Dual is not as exciting, romantic, or dangerous as the “duals” created by Alexandre Dumas in his classics, “The Three Musketeers” and “The Count of Monte Cristo”, but when treating brown spots […]

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Top Ten Trends in Plastic Surgery for 2010…Happy New Year

Posted January 05, 2010

Botox and fillers will become more popular and the cost of cosmetic surgery will continue to rise, according to a group of industry experts, who recently released their forecast for the top ten plastic surgery trends of 2010 according to the editors of Consumers Guide to Plastic Surgery. Here are the top ten trends in […]

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On Turning 50

Posted January 04, 2010

Old man time, he’s so mean Meanest man you’ve ever seen He gives you youth; then he steals it away He takes your nice pretty hair; turns it gray….. He gives you beauty charm and grace Then puts wrinkles on your face. Those are a few of the lyrics of Jimmie Durante’s old song “Old […]

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Fraxel repair Tops American Health & Beauty 2009 Reader’s Choice – Top 5 Fractional Resurfacing Procedures

Posted January 04, 2010

Dr. Persky is the only facial plastic surgeon in Southern California with all of the Fraxel platforms available to his patients. American Health and Beauty, a cosmetic surgery patient information website has named Fraxel as the top fractional laser treatment in going into 2010. Fractional resurfacing is the next level of skin treatment. With little […]

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5% Cosmetic Surgery Tax Left Out of Final Senate Health Care Bill; Good News for Plastic Surgery, Bad News for George Hamilton

Posted December 21, 2009

The Los Angeles Valley News reported today that the final Helath Care bill okayed by the Senate this morning has had the proposed 5% cosmetic surgery/treatment tax (Botax) removed. Thanks to everyone who supported the removal of this discriminatory tax. In not so good news for tanning salons and actor George Hamilton, an extra 10% […]

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