Category: Plastic Surgery in the News

Dr. Persky quoted in OC Register article “Sad ruins of Michael Jackson: Doctors share the blame” http://inyourface.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/26/sad-ruins-of-michael-jackson-doctors-share-the-blame/7211/ The article describes the sequence of surgical misadventures that Michael Jackson suffered through. There is a link to pictures that depict the sad progression of his rhinoplasty procedures (http://www.ocregister.com/photos/michael-jacksonplasticsurgeryslideshow-2340047/pid2340059). Dr. Persky did not treat Michael Jackson. RIP, King […]

A study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (January 2009) has found that the use of antidepressant medication prior to surgery may have potentially harmful effects on patients undergoing cosmetic surgical procedures. The study identified a number of harmful, intraoperative risks, ranging from increased bleeding to fatal interactions. It is recommended that patients consult with their […]

The movie “Hangover” about a Las Vegas bachelor party opened this weekend and looks to be very funny. The real life facial cosmetic surgery conference “hangover” from 5 intense days of sharing knowledge and presentations is what I am dealing with on this Sunday night upon returning to Los Angeles from Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009 […]

According to the Orange County Register, Laguna Niguel resident Yvonne Jean Pampellonne, 30, the alleged “Big Bust Bandit” faces up to 3 years and 8 months in prison (will it be a “padded” cell?) if convicted for obtaining her voluptuous new breasts with an identity theft (that works out to 22 months per breast). At […]

Michael Persky, MD will be presenting two lectures at Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009 at The Bellagio this week. Dr. Persky will present “Fractional Resurfacing is the Current Buzzword! Do the 6- Month Results Really Live Up to the Hype?” focusing on his results with Fraxel re:pair over the past year on 100 patients. Dr. Persky’s […]

The “Today Show” featured the Berns triplets who sadly suffered serious burns as infants. They underwent laser treatments for their burn scars Continue reading “MIRACLE TREATMENT FOR BURN … »

The FDA has approved Ellman International’s Pelleve radiofrequency technology for skin tightening. I saw the technology demonstrated one year ago at Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2008 in Las Vegas. As with all new technologies, it is prudent to give them some time before “jumping on the bandwagon” as many times within a year they are found […]

A recent study stated that the highly advertised “Thread Lift” produces only short-lived improvement in appearance, and should no longer be used given its risks, poor results and discomfort for patients, conclude the authors of a long-term study of patients who underwent the procedure http://www.plasticsurgerypractice.com/eReport/2009-05-25_02.asp I never adopted the thread lift in my practice after […]

A study by Bahman Guyuron of the Cleveland Clinic published in the April 2009 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery examined various factors that cause women to look aged. A thin face is the lead culprit because being slender causes a loss of volume in the face, While the research does note that thinness makes […]

There is a new wrinkle fighter in town. The FDA has approved Medicis’ botulium toxin drug, Dysport. They plan to release the drug for public use within the next two months. This marks the first time that Botox giant Allergan will have competition in the wrinkle, anti-aging market in the U.S. More news to follow.

Huntington Beach, California Police reported that the “Big Bust Bandit” turned herself (and her pair of 400 cc implants) in yesterday. With the Beach Boys, “I Wish They All Could Be California Girls” playing in the background, police in Huntington Beach say the clinic staffers used a photo lineup to identify the Big-Bust Bandit as […]

Deborah Crowe interviews Dr. Persky in the recent issue of The Los Angeles Business Journal (Vol.31, Number 11; March 16-22) in an article entitled “Putting a Good Face on it”. Dr. Persky addresses the current recession and the effect that it is having on facial plastic surgery. There has been a marked decrease in surgical […]