Posted March 27, 2009 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
Patients often ask, “I have somewhat a large hump on my nose, I want it reduced but only by a millimeter or less because I don’t want it removed, just a slight reduction so I can keep my ethnic feature. Is this possible to do where only a millimeter or less is shaved?” It is […]
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Posted March 25, 2009 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
Huntington Beach, California Police reported that the “Big Bust Bandit” turned herself (and her pair of 400 cc implants) in yesterday. With the Beach Boys, “I Wish They All Could Be California Girls” playing in the background, police in Huntington Beach say the clinic staffers used a photo lineup to identify the Big-Bust Bandit as […]
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Posted March 24, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Despite being misspelled in the title, and a few other “Freshman Year Dumb-bell English” mistakes, Beverly Hills residents were treated to the “Next Big Thing” in facial plastic surgery in the BH Courier. Here it is: Flaxel Re:Pair–A Fast, Painless New Method To Erase A Decade Published 03/20/2009 – 10:31 a.m. By Marta Waller Tucked […]
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Posted March 24, 2009 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
Deborah Crowe interviews Dr. Persky in the recent issue of The Los Angeles Business Journal (Vol.31, Number 11; March 16-22) in an article entitled “Putting a Good Face on it”. Dr. Persky addresses the current recession and the effect that it is having on facial plastic surgery. There has been a marked decrease in surgical […]
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Posted March 23, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Fraxel re:pair is highlighted in the current edition of Vogue Magazine (page 146 in the newsstand copy, and in the “men’s” section of subscription copies…for those of you who cringe as I do at trying to find the table of contents in the heavy jungle of advertisements). The well written article by Catherine Piercy explains […]
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Posted March 15, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
One of the most frequently asked questions today is, “So Doc, how is the economy affecting your practice?” Fortunately I am busy, spending office hours taking care of patients, preparing a presentation for Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009, and answering many patient questions online. The Los Angeles Business Journal will be running a story in the […]
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Posted March 11, 2009 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Fraxel repair skin rejuvenation is a premiere fractionated carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatment. I have now treated 100 patients. My experience has confirmed that the treatment is safe and effective when performed properly using meticulous technique. The treatment results in patients looking years younger, rested, healthy, and importantly a natural version of themselves. The true […]
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Posted March 10, 2009 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
“Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon” is the slogan of The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The Academy has put out a video to help patients with the task of choosing their facial cosmetic physician (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYAx4vcCRzI). Donn Chatham, MD, current President of AAFPRS, is featured commenting in the video. […]
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Posted March 02, 2009 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
Seth Godin, author of many books including “The Dip” has a daily blog with valuable information. Internet communication is here to stay until the next quantum leap in communication. Mr. Godin’s daily blog addresses this along with other valuable bits of information each day. A recent example may help how we treat each other better […]
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