Posted June 26, 2009
Dr. Persky quoted in OC Register article “Sad ruins of Michael Jackson: Doctors share the blame” http://inyourface.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/26/sad-ruins-of-michael-jackson-doctors-share-the-blame/7211/ The article describes the sequence of surgical misadventures that Michael Jackson suffered through. There is a link to pictures that depict the sad progression of his rhinoplasty procedures (http://www.ocregister.com/photos/michael-jacksonplasticsurgeryslideshow-2340047/pid2340059). Dr. Persky did not treat Michael Jackson. RIP, King […]
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Posted June 14, 2009
A study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (January 2009) has found that the use of antidepressant medication prior to surgery may have potentially harmful effects on patients undergoing cosmetic surgical procedures. The study identified a number of harmful, intraoperative risks, ranging from increased bleeding to fatal interactions. It is recommended that patients consult with their […]
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Posted June 08, 2009
The movie “Hangover” about a Las Vegas bachelor party opened this weekend and looks to be very funny. The real life facial cosmetic surgery conference “hangover” from 5 intense days of sharing knowledge and presentations is what I am dealing with on this Sunday night upon returning to Los Angeles from Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009 […]
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Posted June 02, 2009
According to the Orange County Register, Laguna Niguel resident Yvonne Jean Pampellonne, 30, the alleged “Big Bust Bandit” faces up to 3 years and 8 months in prison (will it be a “padded” cell?) if convicted for obtaining her voluptuous new breasts with an identity theft (that works out to 22 months per breast). At […]
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Posted June 02, 2009
Michael Persky, MD will be presenting two lectures at Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009 at The Bellagio this week. Dr. Persky will present “Fractional Resurfacing is the Current Buzzword! Do the 6- Month Results Really Live Up to the Hype?” focusing on his results with Fraxel re:pair over the past year on 100 patients. Dr. Persky’s […]
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Posted May 28, 2009
The “Today Show” featured the Berns triplets who sadly suffered serious burns as infants. They underwent laser treatments for their burn scars Continue reading “MIRACLE TREATMENT FOR BURN … »
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Posted May 26, 2009
The FDA has approved Ellman International’s Pelleve radiofrequency technology for skin tightening. I saw the technology demonstrated one year ago at Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2008 in Las Vegas. As with all new technologies, it is prudent to give them some time before “jumping on the bandwagon” as many times within a year they are found […]
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Posted May 26, 2009
A recent study stated that the highly advertised “Thread Lift” produces only short-lived improvement in appearance, and should no longer be used given its risks, poor results and discomfort for patients, conclude the authors of a long-term study of patients who underwent the procedure http://www.plasticsurgerypractice.com/eReport/2009-05-25_02.asp I never adopted the thread lift in my practice after […]
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Posted May 06, 2009
A study by Bahman Guyuron of the Cleveland Clinic published in the April 2009 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery examined various factors that cause women to look aged. A thin face is the lead culprit because being slender causes a loss of volume in the face, While the research does note that thinness makes […]
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