Posted August 11, 2010 in Beauty, Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
![How to Select the Best Laser Specialist for Fractionated CO2 Treatment]()
Andrew Erikson wrote a very good piece today published in Paul Callaway’s blog about fractionated CO2, with an excellent guide on how to choose your treating physician. Mr. Erikson stresses the importance of choosing the most experienced and skilled laser physician with the particular device. In other words, once again, “It’s not the Arrow, it’s the Indian”, […]
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Posted August 10, 2010 in Blog, Fat Transfer (Grafting) Facial Rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
![5 Highlights from “Speaking Volume” in Town and Country Magazine]()
The August 2010 issue of Town and Country Magazine (the beautiful and talented Ms. Julianne Moore on the cover) has a comprehensive article about the use of facial fillers to restore volume in the face. Well written by Janet Carlson, the article is entitled “Speaking Volume”. Five highlights of the piece include: 1. “A filler […]
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Posted August 06, 2010 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
![Patience After Rhinoplasty…and Life Lessons from Danny Thomas]()
A patient recently asked about her nose 6 days after her rhinoplasty by another surgeon, “Why is my post-op profile identical to my pre-op profile?” Here is my answer: Don’t fret! Be patient and you should see your profile improve week by week over the year. If your nose had the perfect desired profile curve […]
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Posted August 04, 2010 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Uncategorized
![Botox Near FDA Approval for Migraine Headaches Treatment]()
We have been using Botox “off-label” for many years to treat migraine headaches. Initially it was found that many migraine headache sufferers who were treated with Botox for cosmetic reasons for forehead wrinkles reported that their migraine headaches were both less frequent as well as less severe. Investor’s Business Daily has reported that the Federal […]
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Posted August 03, 2010 in Blog, Face Lift, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
![Dr. Persky, Why Should I Pay You For Filler Injections When My Friend Gets It For Much Less?]()
Aol’s Stylelist ran an article today by Grace Gold entitled “Silicone Injections Kill 22 Year-Old Woman; Experts Say Tragic Trend is Increasing in Hispanic Communities.” I have reprinted the extremely well written and informative article here as it emphasizes the importance of choosing your treating physician most carefully. It can be a life or death […]
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Posted July 27, 2010 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Face Lift, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized, Zeltiq
![What’s New? Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2010 Meeting]()
Dr. Persky was privileged to attend and honored to speak at The 6’th Annual Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2010 meeting, an international multi-specialty symposium which gathered over 800 core facial plastic surgery specialists from 23 countries. World leaders in the specialties of Cosmetic Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, and Plastic Surgery gathered in the Las […]
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Posted July 27, 2010 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
![And Art Linkletter Thought Kids Said the Darndest Things]()
Art Linkletter’s classic 50’s television show “Home Party” always ended with Art interviewing young children in the segment “Kids Say the Darndest Things”. Having participated in answering facial plastic surgery questions on line for the past few years, I must say that some of our patients ask the “darndest things”! I have decided to share […]
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Posted July 25, 2010 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
![Our Reputation Part III]()
“What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul” -Jesus When evaluating new and exciting medical technologies and advances it is essential that we use good science as well as common sense in our evaluations. Unfortunately many highly touted technologies are just that, hype and company generated promotion […]
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Posted July 21, 2010 in Blog, Fat Transfer (Grafting) Facial Rejuvenation, Office News, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
![What’s Old, New, and Hot in Facial Plastic Surgery 2010? Part I]()
Hi friends. It has been a while since I last wrote; hope that your summer is going along well. We traveled to Italy, visiting the Vatican and Michaelango’s Sistine Chapel, Bernini’s sculptures, and Da Vinci’s masterpieces. Michelangelo’s David (1504) in the Uffizi Museum, wow! Wonder what these great masters would be doing if they were […]
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