Posted 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 January 23, 2009
Okay, so multitalented megastar and extremely funny Jim Carrey made the cover, and Dr. P made page 34, but can Jim perform rhinoplasty? The current edition of Valley Magazine (Jan/Feb 2009) has a comprehensive article about Fraxel repair, Marta Waller, and I. Author Ms. Bonnie Steele accurately describes the Fraxel repair skin rejuvenating laser, and […]
Read MorePosted January 18, 2009
Peri Basel, New York City beauty consultant has a great beauty web site/blog that can be subscribed to at www.itsthelatest.com. Her January 18, 2008 blog includes the following about Radiesse filler for aging hands, a procedure that we are offering our patients: “One of the most age-telling body features is our hands. As we age, […]
Read MorePosted January 14, 2009
Ever wonder how Hollywood’s hottest star’s skin looks so great on the red carpet? Sure, many have visited Kate Summerville for her world famous facials and magic potions, or Arnie Klein, MD for a little Botox and filler here and there, but the best kept secret among those showing off their great skin at the […]
Read MorePosted January 14, 2009
Seth Godin, author of “The Dip”, many other books and daily blog has discussed “Beauty” in his blog today. His article is true not only for facial cosmetic surgery, but to all facets of our lifes that we add value to. His article begins, “What’s beauty? You know it when you see it, sure, but […]
Read MorePosted January 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 […]
Read MorePosted December 29, 2008
Fraxel re:pair is the treatment of choice for patient’s suffering from acne scarring. Although Fraxel restore is also effective in a series of treatments, Fraxel repair results are far more dramatic. We are seeing marked improvement after a single treatment, although all patients are advised that it may take 2 to 3 treatments for best […]
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