Tell Me Santa, What is it That Bothers You About Your Appearance?

Posted December 15, 2011

RealSelf.com has asked me to comment on what I, as a facial plastic surgeon, would do if Santa Claus were to show up at our office for a consultation.  I have been so honored because “…Your sense of humor shines in some of your RealSelf.com answers so we thought you’d be a great commentator for this.” First […]

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IMPROVE YOUR SEX LIFE: Beauty, Survival of Our Species, and Billy Crystal Had Plastic Surgery Figured Out Correctly Years Ago

Posted December 07, 2011

About 25 years ago during a family dinner, my wife’s  entrepreneurial grandfather slipped a note to me on a napkin, and in a “The Graduate” like “plastics!” moment whispered to me, here is the secret to advertising and getting people’s attention.  Scribbled inside the folded white paper napkin was four words, “IMPROVE YOUR SEX LIFE”.   I didn’t realize at the […]

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The Lady Gaga Rhinoplasty

Posted December 07, 2011

Many celebrity web sites have postulated whether the incredibly talented Lady Gaga has had a rhinoplasty or not (see photos below).   That is not where I am going with this short vignette. A few weeks ago at the end of a rhinoplasty I realized that the patient had a “Lady Gaga Rhinoplasty”.   Pre-operatively the patient’s […]

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Kardashians…Dr. Persky’s Thoughts

Posted November 13, 2011

One of my holiday wishes is that the Kardashians become friends with the housewives of Beverly Hills.  The combination of their respective nothing to do with reality “reality” shows would save unsuspecting masses of Americans at least an hour a week of wasted time.  Multiply that by millions of viewers, and just think of the […]

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Persky Sunder Plastic Surgery Featured in Ventura Blvd Magazine Top Doctors Issue

Posted November 03, 2011

Persky Sunder Plastic Surgery is honored to be included in this month’s Ventura Blvd Magazine Top Doctors and Health Practitioners issue (Nov, 2011).  The article describes our practice and answers questions about our staff, the one changing trend in facial plastic surgery today, and our practice philosophy; among other things. “Persky Sunder’s philosophy is to help […]

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Forever Young

Posted November 02, 2011

So let’s just stay in the moment ……….drink some wine, Reminisce, talk ….forever young is in your mind Leave a mark they can’t erase, Neither space nor time So when the director yells cut, I’ll be fine I’m forever young Jay-Z As we get older, birthdays become a time for reflection of the past, enjoyment […]

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Occupy Wall Street…Dr. Persky’s Thoughts

Posted November 02, 2011

Occupy Wall Street, protesting the greed of our nation has much food for fodder.  So much so that one of the most popular Halloween costumes this year was folks casually dressed with “Occupy Bel Air” (or you fill in the place) signs.  The $10 million dollar Kardashian wedding farce that lasted 72 days, please.  “Beverly […]

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Xeomin and the NeuroModulator Competition…Move Over Botox, You Have Company

Posted October 31, 2011

With the recent FDA approval of Xeomin (Merz), there are now 3 FDA approved neuromodulators (NM) available for the use of treating unwanted wrinkles in US patients.  Botox (Allergan) has established itself as the top dog thanks to being the first and only NM in the US for many years.  Botox has proven to be safe and effective over the […]

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