Q&A with Dr. Persky

Can CoolSculpting reduce the appearance of horizontal stomach lines/creases? (photos)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: Hi, Can coolsculpting reduce the appearance of horizontal stomach lines/creases? If not, what procedure can? Dr. Persky’s Reply: Coolsculpting reduces fat bulges and in doing so will decrease the “valley” that is causing your “horizontal abdominal creases. Coolsculpting and Emsculpt would be good choices to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Good luck […]

Lost ~145lbs. What would you do to make my facial profile look more harmonious? (Photo)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: 32f. I’ve never really liked my facial profile. Something just seems… off. I had weight loss surgery and have lost ~145lbs. As I look at these photos, I know my jawline is an aspect that throws things off. Would something like ultherapy/thermage/etc be helpful for my jawline? If you were given carte […]

Am I a good candidate for rhinoplasty? (Photos)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: Feel like m nose dominates my face especially when smiling. Can I correct crookedness, droopiness and de project while keeping a natural look suitable to my face ? Dr. Persky’s Reply: Yes, a rhinoplasty will address your concerns. It should result in taking the focus of your face away from your nose and […]

Malar edema 1 year post upper and lower blepharoplasty – Is there anything else I can do? (photos)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: I had a lower and upper blepharoplasty exactly one year ago. I had severe chemosis afterwards. which resolved within a few months, however I still have very noticeable malar edema. I have been checked out by an opthamologist and a cornea specialist and I do not have dry eye. I am currently […]

What available options are there to treat a vertical indentation on the front of one of my thighs after Profound RF?

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: I developed a vertical, indentation on the front of the one thighs I had done. Are there any treatments or options available to help with this? Dr. Persky’s Reply: Sorry to hear of your adverse event after Profound RF. I have not seen this in my patients, but would treat you with dilute […]

33 years old – FaceTite ruined my face contours, how can I fix this? (Photos)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: Hello! I am a 33 year old female who got facetite at 30.5 The first year, it looked great. But I slowly realized that by melting the fat towards the back of my jawline and focusing on just the jawline, he created an awful ‘bubble’ effect in my cheek when I smile […]

Combination of modalities to treat minor acne scars?

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: Hi 64 male relatively good health no chronic conditions I’m interested in face procedures but non invasive ones Fraxel Repair FaceTite Ultherapy There is overlap and perhaps contraindications on combination therapy but I’d like to treat the sagging and some minor acne scars and age related areas on my face and neck. […]

Are there any solutions to resolve the overall asymmetry of my face? (Photo)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: Hi, I feel like my face is quite crooked- the entire right side is lower than the left. The nose dips lower and my jaw on the right side is much fuller. Additionally, my chin points towards the left. I am considering a rhinoplasty but are there any solutions to resolve the […]

How to fix sagging skin around eyes? (Photo)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:Are there any non surgical things that can be done to fix this sagging drooping skin around my eyes when I smile? I am 39, I use medical grade skin care and do regular face treatments including morpheus8, halo, chemical peels, etc. I typically do not do Botox around my eyes as […]

Would facial fat transfer benefit me? What exact procedures would you recommend for facial contouring? (Photo)

Actual Real Self Patient Comment: Hi everyone, I am 22 years old, female, and asian. I am considering a facial fat transfer to my midface/cheekbone area. I feel that my face has a lot of fat and a lack of definition between the lower face and cheekbones, including when I smile. I do not want to […]

Which nose edit best suits my face? (Photo)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: the first collage is 2 before/un-edited photos) trying to narrow down what i will decide to show my surgeon once i find someone. i know some of them are very similar so i may be obsessing too much on small details, but i’d like to go in with an edit that’s as […]

Jowl lift with Profound or other recommendations after double jaw surgery? (Photos)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: Hi, I had a double jaw surgery over a year ago with metal parts in 5 areas of my jaw. Since then, I’ve noticed sagging jowls. I had a consult with a surgeon who said a mini office surgical facelift is not recommended and also I didn’t need as much lift as […]