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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FDA Approval of Zerona Fails to Evaluate Device for Effectiveness

Posted September 13, 2010

The FDA recently approved the Zerona laser.  Unfortunately, FDA approval of devices does not involve testing the device for effectiveness.  Today I read a well written blog entry by Orlando, Florida plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Fiala.  Dr. Fiala is obviously an ethical physician who researches the science, and effectiveness of a treatment before offering his patients something […]

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Zerona Laser, Dr. Persky’s Thoughts

Posted May 05, 2010

Many of my patients, and many more of you out here in internet-land have asked me what my thoughts are regarding Zerona laser treatments. For the past year I have researched Zerona technology (since it came to market). I remember first seeing advertisements for Zerona at The Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas, July 2009. The […]

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Tiger Woods Gossip…at Michael A. Persky, MD’s office

Posted December 16, 2009

It seems that you can’t go anywhere, speak to anyone, or look at any media without being exposed to Tiger Woods gossip from numbers 1 through 13 to his association with a recently arrested Human Growth Hormone (HGH) physician. Well for a few moments and sentences here I hope to fill you in on the […]

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The Value of Our Reputation

Posted August 13, 2009

As a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, my reputation is most important. I strive to offer my patients the best and most effective treatments available. In the world of facial cosmetic surgery, new technologies are constantly being offered to consumers, many that have not been proven. The most recent ‘It sounds too good to be […]

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My Zerona, or My Sharona

Posted July 18, 2009

Zerona is a new laser device that sounds too good to be true. Using external painless laser light while the patient lays still for 20 minutes of basting on each side: inches are lost from the abdomen, waist, hips, and thighs. As if that weren’t enough to cause a stampede of lazy, overweight, indulgent Americans […]

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