Q&A with Dr. Persky

Can waking up with my nose buried into my pillow cause structural damage to my nose?

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:  Sleeping position after septorhinoplasty. I often find myself waking up with my nose buried into my pillow. Can this cause structural damage to my nose? I am also 2 years post septorhinoplasty. Thank you Dr. Persky’s Reply:  As long as your pillow is soft and not a rhinoplasty chisel you should have nothing […]

Can I do 2 PRP treatments and move onto PRF for under eye hollowness?

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:  I’ve done two PRP twice for my undereyes to improve dark circles and hollowness. Then I realized that PRF is apparently the better option for hollowness. Would it make sense to move onto PRF or should I continue with my final treatment of PRP? I know you need three sessions to […]

EZ Gel PRF Expert…Would PRF be effective in reducing my under eye bags? (photo)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:  I’m 43 and look young for my age (people guess I’m 35) and have medium under eye bags which make me feel self conscious as I look like I haven’t slept. I’m getting mixed advice about the effectiveness of PRF for reducing under eye bags. Is this an effective treatment to reduce […]

PRP Expert…Will PRP injections help dissolve nodules from HA fillers?

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:  Hello, I have nodules due to HA fillers (they have been there for over a month). I was wondering if PRP might help dissolve the nodules? I would rather stay away from hyaluronidase as this would just ruin the volume. Thank you Dr. Persky’s Reply:  Your hyaluronic acid nodules should first be […]

Under eye bag help! 38yo male, pale skin (photos)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:  38yo male, pale skin, suffering from under eye bags and slight hooding on left upper eyelid. How can i improve eye appearance and help rebuild my self confidence? Dr. Persky’s Reply: There are a few choices to help you. Surgery, a lower transconjunctival blepharoplasty with fat transposition by an expert surgeon […]

What kind of facial balancing should I receive to give cheekbones & slim face? (Photos)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: I have a round face and I am wondering if facial balancing and fillers will help give me cheek bones and slim my face? 5 photos Dr. Persky’s Reply:  Excellent question. Yes, facial balancing and filllers will slim your face (if done properly by an expert injecting physician.). I would add volume […]

Is it safe/beneficial to combine Profound RF and Morpheus8 treatments over 4 months?

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment: Hi there, I had an appointment booked for a Profound RF treatment in November which I already paid for partially as it was a great deal (50 per cent discount) then was offered a great deal on 3 morpheus8 treatments by another doctor. Can I do both? Is there any value to […]

Is my jaw structure the cause of my nasolabial folds? (Photo)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:  I’ve done a lot of collagen inducing procedures such as lasers and peels. I’m considering sculptra but it almost seems like my issue might be jaw related? The area where the fold is dips in deeply, on one side more than the other. 3 photos Dr. Persky’s Reply:  Your nasolabial fold and chin/jaw are […]

Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Expert…Do I have a droopy eye? (Photo)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:  My eye looks off and it’s always bothered me. Not sure if it’s my left or right eye and id it’s a droopy eye? If it’s not a droopy eye what is it because I don’t like it and what procedure can fix this? 2 photos Dr. Persky’s Reply: It appears that your eyelids […]

Best option for loose abdominal skin that can only be seen when stretched? (Photos)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:  I have some loose skin on my lower abs from having 2 kids, it’s not noticeable unless I’m bending over or if I press the skin together. It really bothers me though. What’s the best treatment? I did have a consult at Light Rx for fat on back of my legs and […]

Profound RF vs Morpheus8 – how do these treatments differ in terms of depth of needles and RF energy power?

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:  What is the difference between these two treatments regarding the depth of needles and radiofrequency energy power? Which is the most effective? Thank you. Dr. Persky’s Reply:  Profound RF needles penetrate deeper and emit much more power than Morpheus 8 microneedles. They are both excellent technologies. Profound RF is more effective because […]

Would Profound RF or fat transfer help with the skin on my forehead? (photos)

Actual RealSelf Patient Comment:  It seems like all the fat has atrophied from my forehead, I don’t really have wrinkles, just skin. Would profound rf help to tighten or fat transfer to fill it back in? 3 photos Dr. Persky’s Reply:  Profound RF can tighten the skin of your forehead. I would treat your temples with filler, I […]