Posted September 16, 2009
Every time that I think that “now I have seen everything that could be disturbing in plastic surgery!”-Wham! Along comes something else. Tonight I watched my first episode of Oxygen Channel’s ADDICTED TO BEAUTY. I need not say anymore as the show speaks for itself, but if you are a youngish 40 year old woman […]
Read MorePosted August 13, 2009
As a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, my reputation is most important. I strive to offer my patients the best and most effective treatments available. In the world of facial cosmetic surgery, new technologies are constantly being offered to consumers, many that have not been proven. The most recent ‘It sounds too good to be […]
Read MorePosted July 15, 2009
Yesterday on the plastic surgery patient chat site RealSelf.com, Carol from La Jolla asked is Fraxel an option instead of facelift “If I don’t want to do a Facelift; is the Fraxel laser a good option?” The question stirred many answers (18), so many that after participating in a 12 hour marathon charity golf tournament, […]
Read MorePosted June 26, 2009
If you are reading this, you are among the many patients who use the Internet as a source of information, particularily medical/surgical information. As we all know, the Internet is an amazing reference source, but can also be a source of misinformation. Frequently patients ask about the “horror” stories that they read about Fraxel repair […]
Read MorePosted June 17, 2009
Veteran Los Angeles television journalist Ms. Marta Waller had her second Fraxel repair treatment one week ago. The treatment was “streamed” live over the internet on Livestream with simultaneous live Twitter questions and answers (it was not as exciting as Carnie Wilson’s lap band internet surgery) . Additionally, Ms. Waller has documented her 2’nd recovery […]
Read MorePosted June 09, 2009
I will be performing a Fraxel repair laser skin rejuvenation treatment of the face, neck and chest live tomorrow at 10:30 am PST. It will be on http://www.livestream.com/martavision. There will be a live Twitter feed as well so that questions and comments will be answered during the treatment. See you tomorrow. Dr. P
Read MorePosted May 20, 2009
Adam Lambert of American Idol has incredible talent and we will be seeing him very much for years to come. Patients have commented to me about the texture of Adam’s skin. It appears that Adam has the residual of acne scarring. His acne scarring would respond well to a series of Fraxel repair treatments. His […]
Read MorePosted May 14, 2009
Here is the Good Day LA segment that aired 5/11 and 5/12 on FOX with the most lovely Jillian Barbarie http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/good_day_la/style_file/Style_File_Fraxel_Repair_20090511 The before and after photos are patients who have had a “full” Fraxel repair treatment. The patient treated on the video is having a Fraxel re:pair “Lite” treatment. The price quoted was for a […]
Read MorePosted May 01, 2009
It is time to set your TiVo’s and DVR’s to Fox Channel 11 “Good Day LA” as Dr. Persky will appear on the lovely Jillian Barbari’s “Style File” segment during May “sweeps”. Dr. Persky discusses the Next Big Thing in Facial Cosmetics…fractionated carbon dioxide skin rejuvenation (Fraxel re:pair) with Jillian. An actual patient treatment was […]
Read More
