Posted May 04, 2009
There is a new wrinkle fighter in town. The FDA has approved Medicis’ botulium toxin drug, Dysport. They plan to release the drug for public use within the next two months. This marks the first time that Botox giant Allergan will have competition in the wrinkle, anti-aging market in the U.S. More news to follow.
Read MorePosted March 25, 2009
Huntington Beach, California Police reported that the “Big Bust Bandit” turned herself (and her pair of 400 cc implants) in yesterday. With the Beach Boys, “I Wish They All Could Be California Girls” playing in the background, police in Huntington Beach say the clinic staffers used a photo lineup to identify the Big-Bust Bandit as […]
Read MorePosted March 24, 2009
Deborah Crowe interviews Dr. Persky in the recent issue of The Los Angeles Business Journal (Vol.31, Number 11; March 16-22) in an article entitled “Putting a Good Face on it”. Dr. Persky addresses the current recession and the effect that it is having on facial plastic surgery. There has been a marked decrease in surgical […]
Read MorePosted March 15, 2009
One of the most frequently asked questions today is, “So Doc, how is the economy affecting your practice?” Fortunately I am busy, spending office hours taking care of patients, preparing a presentation for Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009, and answering many patient questions online. The Los Angeles Business Journal will be running a story in the […]
Read MorePosted March 10, 2009
“Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon” is the slogan of The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The Academy has put out a video to help patients with the task of choosing their facial cosmetic physician (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYAx4vcCRzI). Donn Chatham, MD, current President of AAFPRS, is featured commenting in the video. […]
Read MorePosted February 20, 2009
Those who attended The South Beach Symposium 2009 are likely still aglow from what they learned there. In addition to enjoying balmy South Beach days and cool Miami nights, many of the world’s top facial cosmetic experts met to share their knowledge as well as what’s new in the field of facial aesthetics and beauty. […]
Read MorePosted February 08, 2009
Okay, so it isn’t the People’s Choice Award, Emmy, Grammy, or Oscar that Dr. Persky just received, but we are proud to announce that Dr. Persky was awarded the “coveted” Patient’s Choice Award on January 27, 2009. The award is voted on by patients across the U.S. who provide online feedback about their experiences with […]
Read MorePosted February 08, 2009
RealSelf is a plastic surgery patient chat line and reference source. The site can be visited at www.RealSelf.com. You will find reviews of just about any plastic surgical procedure, treatment, potion, as well as some that are still in the experimental stage. Patients discuss their happiness or dissatisfaction with procedures that they have had. The […]
Read MorePosted December 27, 2008
The therapy is illegal in the West, but according to the Thai newspaper The Nation patients are willing to pay between £2,000 to £20,000 in Bangkok to receive the treatment which is claimed to remove facial wrinkles. “Some patients might go into [anaphylactic] shock after receiving several doses of animal stem cells, especially those who […]
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