Category: Plastic Surgery in the News

The August 2010 issue of Town and Country Magazine (the beautiful and talented Ms. Julianne Moore on the cover) has a comprehensive article about the use of facial fillers to restore volume in the face. Well written by Janet Carlson, the article is entitled “Speaking Volume”. Five highlights of the piece include: 1. “A filler […]

Aol’s Stylelist ran an article today by Grace Gold entitled “Silicone Injections Kill 22 Year-Old Woman; Experts Say Tragic Trend is Increasing in Hispanic Communities.” I have reprinted the extremely well written and informative article here as it emphasizes the importance of choosing your treating physician most carefully. It can be a life or death […]

Dr. Persky was privileged to attend and honored to speak at The 6’th Annual Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2010 meeting, an international multi-specialty symposium which gathered over 800 core facial plastic surgery specialists from 23 countries. World leaders in the specialties of Cosmetic Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, and Plastic Surgery gathered in the Las […]

Ever wonder what you might look like when you are older, or more importantly what your prospective mate may look like when they are 64? The Beatles weren’t the only ones to ponder that question. Well, a website called Make Me Old (http://www.makeold.com) will do the aging for you. What is striking is the loss […]

Plastic surgeons are frequently asked what they think about 23 year old Heidi Montag’s multiple cosmetic surgeries performed last winter by Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Garth Fisher. The best answer to that question was this weeks episode of the reality TV show that launched Heidi to “reality fame”, “The Hills” (April 27,2010; http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-hills-season-6-ep-1-put-on-a-happy-face/1637514/playlist.jhtml ) Dr […]

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 […]

We wish all of our patients who will be walking the Red Carpet the best of luck at the 82’nd Academy Awards and Oscars on March 8, 2010. For those of you wishing to look your best while giving your Oscar acceptance speech, there is still time to get that Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion facial to […]

I recently ran across this article published a few years ago in the Long Beach Hillel. “A 24-year-old woman today was saved from death by a rocket in the most peculiar fashion. No, not by a handsome Israeli soldier-man sweeping her off her feet (although I’m sure that she, along with many other women, wouldn’t […]

British comedian and 2010 Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais was entertaining and funny at the awards show last night. He even commented on plastic surgery in his opening monolog: “Seriously folks, as I look at all of the faces and stars in the room tonight I am reminded of the great body of work that […]

Botox and fillers will become more popular and the cost of cosmetic surgery will continue to rise, according to a group of industry experts, who recently released their forecast for the top ten plastic surgery trends of 2010 according to the editors of Consumers Guide to Plastic Surgery. Here are the top ten trends in […]

The Los Angeles Valley News reported today that the final Helath Care bill okayed by the Senate this morning has had the proposed 5% cosmetic surgery/treatment tax (Botax) removed. Thanks to everyone who supported the removal of this discriminatory tax. In not so good news for tanning salons and actor George Hamilton, an extra 10% […]

The recent violence suffered by recording artist Rhianna, and this past Thanksgiving’s 2:30 am “accident” suffered by golf star Tiger Woods has brought the subject of domestic violence (confirmed and rumored, respectively) to the forefront. The National Domestic Violence Project offers individuals who have been affected by domestic violence the hope of wholeness by treating […]