Category: Fraxel Laser Treatment

Hi this is Dr. Michael Persky. I’d like to talk to you a little bit about rejuvenation of the hands. Why would a facial plastic surgeon be talking about rejuvenation of the hands? Well, after we take care of the face and get the face looking good. The last thing that a patient wants to […]

Many patients present to our practice complaining of dull facial skin and requesting a little perking up of their face. One of the answers is Fraxel Dual, a relatively light laser skin resurfacing laser that combines two lasers. One works to lighten and remove brown spots while the other can help with mild to moderate […]

“I felt that this meeting was terrific in many ways.  for many years, I have felt that the future of aesthetic medicine and surgery will depend upon communication and educational exchange between the “best of the best” of facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplatic surgeons, and dermatologists.  This meeting consistently addresses that effort.” Malcolm Paul, MD […]

Fracitional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser skin rejuvenation continues to be a very hot topic (pun intended) in facial plastic surgery.  Dr. Persky recently appeared on PBS television’s American Health Journal, interviewed about fractionated CO2 laser skin rejuvenation with Fraxel repair. To learn about fractionated CO2 laser treatment from Dr. Persky, you can view  the segment […]

I received an e-mail this morning from a very happy patient.  With her permission, I share it anonymously with you: “Hi. I have been getting so many comments about my skin and face from complete strangers. Everywhere I go people make comments about my skin. It is amazing. Today was very interesting. I was at […]

Here is a testimonial about Fraxel repair laser skin rejuvenation from one of our actual patients.  Enjoy! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQO7PwPXYk Dr Persky is located in Encino, California but services all of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Including, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana and Agoura Hills and more.

Well known Encino plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Persky demonstrates the Fraxel Dual Laser which is a fast and cost effective way of eliminating hyperpigmination or brown spots on the face and skin.  Watch Dr. Persky treating a patient with Fraxel Dual   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FjGCW3dEPU Dr Persky is located in Encino, California but services all of Los Angeles and the […]

Andrew Erikson wrote a very good piece today published in Paul Callaway’s blog about fractionated CO2, with an excellent guide on how to choose your treating physician.  Mr. Erikson stresses the importance of choosing the most experienced and skilled laser physician with the particular device. In other words, once again, “It’s not the Arrow, it’s the Indian”, […]

The study of youthful, beautiful faces reveals two common findings. A youthful face has adequate volume or fullness, and secondly, the skin appears flawless and well hydrated. With aging, we lose volume from our faces through the loss of fat, bone, and muscle. The skin ages due to loss of underlying support as well as […]

Fraxel Dual laser skin treatments have become one of our most popular treatments with patients who wish to remove brown pigment (age, liver spots) from their face and body with no pain and minimal downtime. The treatment is quick and easy. It can be performed on the face and body as well. Many patients wish […]

Nearly twenty years after recounting her first foray under the knife in the pages of Vogue, author Joan Gage takes stock of what still looks great, what needs a little modern intervention (Fraxel repair), and how times have changed. Based on my personal experience with Fraxel repair (similar to my esteemed colleague in Massachusetts, Min […]

The art of facial plastic has continued its constant evolution over the past 5 years. Whether due to innovative new techniques or “the economy”, there has been a marked movement away from surgical procedures and towards non-invasive treatments. The most popular procedures in 2010 are fillers, Botox, lasers and skin tightening treatments. The emphasis today […]