Posted July 12, 2009 in Blog, Uncategorized
For those of you who have ever contemplated buying 100% Silicone online and self injecting, just click on the link below and look at the photographs of this “patient’s” results. She had recently paid $2300 to a physician for medical silicone injections (some physicians do use medical grade silicone “off label” for cosmetic injections in […]
Read MorePosted July 01, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
When performing rhinoplasty and other surgical procedures at The Encino Outpatient Surgery Center, our anesthesiologists inject Diprivan (Propofol) into the IV line to “put the patient to sleep” for the surgery. When monitored by an anesthetist in an operating room, Diprivan is a very safe and effective medication to let patients be asleep, not feel […]
Read MorePosted June 30, 2009 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Fat Transfer (Grafting) Facial Rejuvenation, Uncategorized
At the recent Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009 in Las Vegas, both Woffles Wu, M.D., Singapore, while presenting “Innovative Uses of Neurotoxins (read Botox) and Fillers (Restylane and Juvederm) in My Practice” and Timothy Marten, M.D., San Francisco while presenting “Refining Our Aesthetic Goals for Age Appropriate Brow and Forehead Rejuvenation” emphasized the importance of brow […]
Read MorePosted June 26, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
Dr. Persky quoted in OC Register article “Sad ruins of Michael Jackson: Doctors share the blame” http://inyourface.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/26/sad-ruins-of-michael-jackson-doctors-share-the-blame/7211/ The article describes the sequence of surgical misadventures that Michael Jackson suffered through. There is a link to pictures that depict the sad progression of his rhinoplasty procedures (http://www.ocregister.com/photos/michael-jacksonplasticsurgeryslideshow-2340047/pid2340059). Dr. Persky did not treat Michael Jackson. RIP, King […]
Read MorePosted June 26, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
If you are reading this, you are among the many patients who use the Internet as a source of information, particularily medical/surgical information. As we all know, the Internet is an amazing reference source, but can also be a source of misinformation. Frequently patients ask about the “horror” stories that they read about Fraxel repair […]
Read MorePosted June 25, 2009 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
Growing up, my Mother kept alive the “old wife’s tale” that well known people usually die in groups of three. We have lost three extraordinarily talented “stars” in the past three days, Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson. Johnny Carson has his side-kick back, there is a “new” Angel, and Michael is doing his […]
Read MorePosted June 17, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Veteran Los Angeles television journalist Ms. Marta Waller had her second Fraxel repair treatment one week ago. The treatment was “streamed” live over the internet on Livestream with simultaneous live Twitter questions and answers (it was not as exciting as Carnie Wilson’s lap band internet surgery) . Additionally, Ms. Waller has documented her 2’nd recovery […]
Read MorePosted June 14, 2009 in Beauty, Blog, Uncategorized
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 June 14, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
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 […]
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