Q&A with Dr. Persky

Is Ultherapy safe for me after facial fat transfer 3 years ago?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I have had full face fat transfer x 2. The last was three years ago. Or is there risk of destroying the fat i had transferred to my face? A.Yes, both Ultherapy and Profound RF may be used to lift and tighten your face and neck after fat transfer. The most […]

What is the likelihood that I could get a dorsal bump from this injury?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I was putting something in the trunk, and Ididn’t realize it was closing. As I was lifting my head up I hit my nose on the bottom of the trunk. I got a minor cut and some redness surrounding it. My nose itself didn’t bleed and it only hurts where the […]

Can I have Radiesse after having Voluma in the same area to be treated?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I had voluma on my mid face. However, I have read that radiesse has collagen forming/inducing properties, unlike voluma, so I’m thinking of having it for a retouch on my cheeks since i find it still lacking of volume. Is it okay? Can’t it cause any complications since both filler are […]

Why hasn’t my face peeled/healed after Profound treatment and CO2?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I had Profound treatment followed by CO2 in the same day. I said I was concerned to the Doc. but was assured it was fine. I’m very worried,I’m only on day 7 but have extreme uneven thickskin & extreme redness/neck & under chin area is swollen numb & saggy.I was assured […]

Could Restylane Defyne cause an autoimmune problem?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I don’t seem right. I am 53. I had Restylane defyne injected into nasolabial folds & marionette lines 3 weeks ago. No lip injections. My lips became puffy, painful, dry, pink and white after. I have developed a lot of floaters in my eyes & hot feelings in my ears and […]

Does Emsculpt build muscle and burn fat for the butt treatment or just build muscle?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Thank you for clarifying!I know it does both muscle building AND fat burning for abs but wasn’t sure about the butt treatment and am reading conflicting opinions. Thank you! Also realistically if someone had no lbs to lose but poor muscle tone, would it help? A.Good question. Just this afternoon I […]

What are these lines around my mouth?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I’ve kinda always had these lines. They’re more like pockets of fat, I’m only 21 so hard to believe it’s pre mature aging. I do not smoke or drink but I smile/laugh a lot. I get my lips filled so I told my nurse and she told me it’s normal and […]

Can Sculptra be used to fill in hip dents after lipo/fat transfer?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I’m a small frame woman, had 2 pregnancies. Did Brazilian butt lift 2 years ago. Although my butt is nicer than before, however I’m left with dents on the hips, below waist area which doesn’t give me that nice silhouette. I’m considering Sculptra but I’m open with suggestions of how to […]

Is it bad to get fillers while you’re young and can they be used to prevent wrinkles and collagen loss?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I’ve been getting filler in my lips at the age of 18 and I’m now 20. Have also been getting fillers in my face to create a defined jawline and in my chin to define and smooth out the dimples. Is it bad to get them while I’m young? When they […]

I would like to have a rhinoplasty/septoplasty done. What are the suggested ways of achieving my goal?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I do not want a small nose. I just want to refine what I have and improve it to fit my face better. I am part Italian and would like to enhance what I have, not take too much away. What would the best way to go about what I want? […]

Is this necrosis after Juvederm lip Injections?

RealSelf actual patient comment: What is happening to my lip? (patient included a photo of her lip turning black) A.I hope that you have already seen someone today, if not, you need to see an expert filler injector immediately to be treated. Good luck and be well.

I just found out I’m 8 weeks pregnant and got a Juvederm filler one week ago. Could I have caused harm to the baby?

A. No, but your baby is going to look very young!!! Congratulations, wishing you a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby!!! Good luck and be well