Ever Wonder Why the Faces of Old Men and Infants Appear Similar? Aging of Facial Bones Holds Answer
Posted January 13, 2011
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52 Years, 41 Weeks, and Four Days…And the Question is “When is the Perfect Time for a Woman to Have Plastic Surgery (to Look as Good as Twiggy)?
Posted December 14, 2010
In a recent British study by Superbug, 3000 woman between the ages of 40 and 65 were polled about plastic surgery. The “perfect age” to have plastic surgery in the study was 52 years, 41 weeks, and four days…I am surprised that they didn’t break it down by minutes and seconds. One in three women over […]
Read MoreThe Five Tell-Tale Signs of Poor Plastic Surgery
Posted August 27, 2010
Once again, Ms. Grace Gold has written an excellent article in Aol’s StyleList, this time on “The Five Tell-Tale Signs of Poor Plastic Surgery”. Dr. Persky was quoted along with plastic surgeons Sam Hamra, MD and Robert Freund, MD. The five signs include the “Nike Swish” of the lateral cheeks, the “Pixie Ear”, and the “Country […]
Read More5 Highlights from “Speaking Volume” in Town and Country Magazine
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 […]
Read MoreDr. Persky, Why Should I Pay You For Filler Injections When My Friend Gets It For Much Less?
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 […]
Read MoreWhat’s New? Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2010 Meeting
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 […]
Read MoreWill You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me When I’m Sixty-Four?
Posted July 21, 2010
Ever wonder what you might look like when you are older, or more importantly what your prospective mate may look like when they are 64? The Beatles weren’t the only ones to ponder that question. Well, a website called Make Me Old (http://www.makeold.com) will do the aging for you. What is striking is the loss […]
Read MoreHeidi Montag Multiple Plastic Surgeries…Love is the Answer
Posted April 28, 2010
Plastic surgeons are frequently asked what they think about 23 year old Heidi Montag’s multiple cosmetic surgeries performed last winter by Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Garth Fisher. The best answer to that question was this weeks episode of the reality TV show that launched Heidi to “reality fame”, “The Hills” (April 27,2010; http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-hills-season-6-ep-1-put-on-a-happy-face/1637514/playlist.jhtml ) Dr […]
Read MoreFacial Plastic Surgery State of the Art 2010; Dr. Persky’s Thoughts
Posted March 22, 2010
The art of facial plastic has continued its constant evolution over the past 5 years. Whether due to innovative new techniques or “the economy”, there has been a marked movement away from surgical procedures and towards non-invasive treatments. The most popular procedures in 2010 are fillers, Botox, lasers and skin tightening treatments. The emphasis today […]
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