Posted September 14, 2010 in Beauty, Blog, Uncategorized
The Dove video “Evolution” speeds through the transformation of a young woman’s face from its normal appearance, left, to an image prepared for a billboard, right. A pearl of wisdom is that young girls (and woman as well) should not read beauty magazines, as they depict a distorted reality. This video shows how those that we “idolize” […]
Read MorePosted September 13, 2010 in Blog, Uncategorized, Zerona
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 […]
Read MorePosted August 31, 2010 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Testimonials, Uncategorized
I received an e-mail this morning from a very happy patient. With her permission, I share it anonymously with you: “Hi. I have been getting so many comments about my skin and face from complete strangers. Everywhere I go people make comments about my skin. It is amazing. Today was very interesting. I was at […]
Read MorePosted August 30, 2010 in Blog, Uncategorized
Many patients present to our practice complaining that they are being told that they “look tired”, even though they are getting enough sleep and don’t feel tired. Due to a slight loss of volume in the face either due to normal aging or dietary weight loss, the face may give an appearance of looking tired. […]
Read MorePosted August 27, 2010 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
Once again, Ms. Grace Gold has written an excellent article in Aol’s StyleList, this time on “The Five Tell-Tale Signs of Poor Plastic Surgery”. Dr. Persky was quoted along with plastic surgeons Sam Hamra, MD and Robert Freund, MD. The five signs include the “Nike Swish” of the lateral cheeks, the “Pixie Ear”, and the “Country […]
Read MorePosted August 24, 2010 in Blog, Fat Transfer (Grafting) Facial Rejuvenation, Uncategorized
Belotero (Merz, Germany) is soon to be the newest hyaluronic acid product on the US market as it nears FDA approval for facial wrinkles. It will join other hyaluronic acid filler products such as Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, and Preville Silk. Early clinical trials have shown that Belotero is an excellent product to fill the fine […]
Read MorePosted August 17, 2010 in Blog, Uncategorized, Zeltiq
At the recently completed “Controversies and Conversations in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery” held in Carlsbad, California two technologies were the hot topics of the meeting, no pun intended. Fractional CO2 lasers (Fraxel repair (Solta) and Total FX (Lumenis) were the most referenced lasers), and cryolipolysis (Zeltiq, the non-invasive cooling of fat to selectively cause fat […]
Read MorePosted August 16, 2010 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized, Videos
Here is a testimonial about Fraxel repair laser skin rejuvenation from one of our actual patients. Enjoy! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQO7PwPXYk Dr Persky is located in Encino, California but services all of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Including, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana and Agoura Hills and more.
Read MorePosted August 16, 2010 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized, Videos
Well known Encino plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Persky demonstrates the Fraxel Dual Laser which is a fast and cost effective way of eliminating hyperpigmination or brown spots on the face and skin. Watch Dr. Persky treating a patient with Fraxel Dual http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FjGCW3dEPU Dr Persky is located in Encino, California but services all of Los Angeles and the […]
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