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Sculptra Aesthetic is FDA approved to treat nasolabial folds (smile lines from the nose to the corner of the lip). Off-label use of Sculptra includes filling hollows in the temple area, building up the upper lateral eyebrow which in turn gives more show to the upper lateral eyelid, adding volume to cheeks and cheek bones, […]

Now there is a more comfortable solution for patients who are hesitant to start or maintain their facial filler injection treatments because of perceived discomfort during injection. Both Juvederm-XC as well as Restylane-L and Perlane-L have “numbing” medicine (lidocaine) mixed in with their product. This results is much less discomfort. Patients are noting a much […]

Many of my patients, and many more of you out here in internet-land have asked me what my thoughts are regarding Zerona laser treatments. For the past year I have researched Zerona technology (since it came to market). I remember first seeing advertisements for Zerona at The Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas, July 2009. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dr. Persky was asked to comment on whether Heidi Montag’s recent multiple surgeries and the filming of the surgeries for the use in a future “reality” TV show was common. In the article published today in the Orange County Register (http://inyourface.freedomblogging.com/2010/04/08/heidi-montag-needs-helium-filled-implants/16499/) Dr. Persky commented when asked about the fact that she cannot jog or hug, […]

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 […]

What is reality? We hear so much about “reality” TV. In fact today I was asked by a news journalist to comment about reality TV’s Heidi Montag’s recent most publicized multiple marathon plastic surgeries. Is it common to video surgeries (her’s were filmed) for possible use in a future “reality” TV show? Not “common”, and […]

Our family spent a few days this spring in Sun Valley, Idaho. The time away from my practice gave me the inspiration to share my thoughts about “The Secret of Youthful Skin” with you. First a little about Sun Valley and its charming ski town Ketchum, Idaho. Sun Valley takes some time to get to, […]

Reputation has always been and will continue to be important. “The purest treasure mortal times afford is spotless reputation. That away, men are but gilded loam or painted clay.” William Shakespeare Individuals such as Tiger Woods, Michael Vick, John Edwards, Mark Sanford to name a few could have used a course in Shakespeare 101. Unfortunately […]

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 […]

Dr. Persky is offering facial beauty analysis next week. We are accepting volunteers for complimentary (free) facial analysis by physicians who are world experts in beauty and in the use of Sculptra to restore youthful facial appearance by replacing lost facial volume. Analysis and consultation only. This Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 11 am to […]