Q&A with Dr. Persky

Should I be more direct to the doctor when being treated with Botox?

RealSelf actual patient comment: “I am 59. I’ve had Dysport and Botox and experienced the droop. I believe only the central glabella area should be treated not above my eyebrows. Last time I asked the doc not to do above my brows but she went ahead and did a couple injections just above the tail […]

Could my nose use surgery? Is the bump bad/ugly?

RealSelf actual patient comment: “I’ve always been self conscious about my nose. I have a dorsal bump, and I hate it very much. My parents say I’m overreacting, and that it’s nothing, but I would like a professional answer as to if it would look better with surgery, and if my nose currently has bad […]

How much is the average lines of Ultherapy for face and neck, or the most frequent/common number of lines used?

RealSelf actual patient comment: “I know individual treatment may vary. But I would like to know as doctors that perform ultherapy what the most common number of lines you use is.” A.The average number of Ultherapy lines for thecheeksis 240 lines deep, 190 lines superficial; for the eye and forehead area, usually about 70 deep, […]

What is the best treatment for nasolabial folds?

RealSelf actual patient comment: “I am a young patient 24 and I was wondering what is the longest lasting and best treatment for my nasolabial folds, around the mouth area, corners of my mouth , cheeks? I have read good reviews about sculptra but not sure if that is going to be the best alternative […]

Would Sculptra be the appropriate filler to treat my nasolabial folds? Which areas would you inject?

RealSelf actual patient comment: “I am a 37 years old male with pronounced nasolobial folds. I always had a bit of nasolobial folds and to be honest never liked them, but they just start to look really pronounced and the line is getting more vertical which really creates a very tired look. Please let me […]

What kind of rhinoplasty would be the best option for me?

RealSelf actual patient comment: “I’m 20 years old considering a rhinoplasty i feel like the tip of my nose keeps getting bigger every year and also I’m wondering if i have a deviated septum, I would like to know what kind of rhinoplasty would be the best for me and the pricing in my area. […]

Would Alar base reduction be enough?

RealSelf actual patient comment: “Or would I benefit more from doing some work on nose bridge as well? What can you tell by just this one picture” A.Based on your photo, alar base reduction only on your nose would alter the natural proportions of your nose, causing your nose to be an unwanted attention getter. […]

Am I a good candidate for Rhinoplasty?

RealSelf actual patient comment: “I know I’ll ultimately need an in person evaluation, but can my nose be fixed with rhinoplasty? It’s very downward facing and long and my gap between nose/lip is large (I don’t want to lengthen the nose more though as is already quite long) also, I have a small bump and […]

Will half a syringe of Voluma make a difference in the cheeks?

RealSelf actual patient comment: “Hello, I purchased 2 syringes of voluma, but my doctor ended up only using 1.5 of it. I now have half a syringe left and I don’t want it to go to waste I know voluma is most commonly used for the cheeks…I have good cheeks but a bit of a […]

I want a smaller, youthful, more feminine nose not an upturned pig nose – could I get closed surgery?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I also don’t want the standard nose that is often given to everyone. Not too sure about a chin implant, was suggested to me, I may consider it if I am 100% satisfied with my nose. below are my pictures, & a nose style I like. I am also worried about […]

I have a dip at the tip of my nose and would like it gone. Was wondering about approx. cost, time to heal, bandage time? (Photo)

RealSelf actual patient comment: A. The tip of your nose can be shaped to your liking with a properly performed rhinoplasty. The cost of the surgery varies depending on the surgeon. Costs will include the surgeon fees, operating room and anesthesiologist fees ranging anywhere from $7 to $25K.It is and will be your nose for […]

Will a closed rhinoplasty accomplish my desired effect? (photo)

RealSelf actual patient comment: The hump needs to be shaved a bit. I don’t want a curve. The overprotection of my tip is the biggest issue I have and I’m afraid of the tip appearing more bulbous and projected by bringing in the bridge. Can the desired effect be accomplished with subtle alterations made via […]