Q&A with Dr. Persky

Los Angeles Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Expert…What eye procedure do I need?

I would like to remove this “hooding” which is caused by sagging skin under my eyebrow. However, I do not want to dramatically change the shape or position of my eyebrow. This before and after demonstrates the change I would like to make. My favorite surgical procedure is a skin only upper blepharoplasty performed in […]

What is The Dr. Persky Facial Beauty Plan?

A. Dr. Persky believes that each of his patients deserve an individualized beauty plan, not just for their immediate treatment but for the long term over many years. At your initial consultation with Dr. Persky, he will discuss what your goals and motivations are for your aesthetic needs. Next, Dr. Persky will perform a complete […]

Why Do Many Voluma Patients Say That It Helps Them to “Go From Hottie to Oh My Goddie!”

A. Recently while speaking to a new patient I asked whether she had ever had Voluma injected. She responded that she loves Voluma more than any of the other facial fillers that she has experienced and added, “In 5 minutes Voluma made me go from Hottie to Oh My Goddie!” Voluma results are immediate and […]

How Often Do I Need to Repeat My Voluma Treatment?

A. The nice thing about Voluma treatment is that the effects are additive and cumulative. The first time that I treat a patient I like to remain conservative, usually using only 1 or 2 cc syringe(s) for a naturally beautiful result. I re-evaluate our Voluma patients about 10 to 14 days after their treatment to […]

What makes Voluma different from other facial volume fillers?

A. Voluma has been a God send in my ability to rejuvenate patient’s face within 10 to 20 minutes. A small amount of Voluma is able to lift the face unlike any other facial filler. It is also the longest lasting non-permanent facial filler, lasting for up to two years. Voluma injection experts such as […]

What is the best way to get rid of this “tired, saggy” look on my face?

A. Many of our 35 to 50 year old patients complain of looking tired and noticing that their face is sagging for the first time in their life. Fortunately there are some great choices of treatments that address the problem quickly, safely, and effectively. I particularly love to immediately correct “tiredness” with strategically placed injection […]

What is the typical recovery after fillers?

A. Fortunately most of my patients are able to return to their normal activities immediately after their injectable filler treatment. In rare cases, there can be a small bruise which I minimize by using special advanced injection techniques. In the event of a small bruise, our patients are given arnica gel skin patches which have […]

What is the difference between Fraxel restore and dual?

A. Fraxel restore laser was the first laser to use “fractionated” technology. Fractionated lasers treat a percentage or fraction of the skin surface area which is different from how older lasers treated the entire skin surface. The advantage of fractionated lasers is that normal skin aids in a more rapid and natural healing without the […]

How long do dermal fillers last?

A. There are long lasting dermal fillers, short lasting dermal fillers, and those in between. The longest lasting dermal fillers are permanent fillers that include Bellafill, Silicone, and the patient’s own fat. The advantage of these fillers is that they last forever, the disadvantage is that they last forever and are very difficult to remove. […]

Can all dermal fillers be dissolved?

A. Not all facial fillers can be dissolved. We prefer to use fillers in the face that can be dissolved, especially in areas of the face where there are significant blood vessels. Permanent fillers such as Bellafil and Silicone cannot be dissolved at all. Radiesse, though not a permanent filler, cannot be dissolved. The fillers […]

What constitutes a thorough facial analysis?

A. Patients come to my practice not for a syringe of filler or a certain number of units of Botox. My patients benefit from my technique of full facial analysis using natural artistic vision to create the best naturally beautiful version of themselves. Over years of experience as a facial plastic surgeon treating thousands of […]

Why does Ultherapy cost vary so much?

A. Ultherapy costs vary depending on the area(s) treated as well as on who is performing the treatment. In my practice, I perform all Ultherapy treatments because as a facial plastic surgeon I believe that my knowledge of anatomy and my ability to keep my patients as comfortable as possible leads to the best possible […]