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For those of you who have ever contemplated buying 100% Silicone online and self injecting, just click on the link below and look at the photographs of this “patient’s” results. She had recently paid $2300 to a physician for medical silicone injections (some physicians do use medical grade silicone “off label” for cosmetic injections in […]

When performing rhinoplasty and other surgical procedures at The Encino Outpatient Surgery Center, our anesthesiologists inject Diprivan (Propofol) into the IV line to “put the patient to sleep” for the surgery. When monitored by an anesthetist in an operating room, Diprivan is a very safe and effective medication to let patients be asleep, not feel […]

At the recent Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2009 in Las Vegas, both Woffles Wu, M.D., Singapore, while presenting “Innovative Uses of Neurotoxins (read Botox) and Fillers (Restylane and Juvederm) in My Practice” and Timothy Marten, M.D., San Francisco while presenting “Refining Our Aesthetic Goals for Age Appropriate Brow and Forehead Rejuvenation” emphasized the importance of brow […]

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 […]

If you are reading this, you are among the many patients who use the Internet as a source of information, particularily medical/surgical information. As we all know, the Internet is an amazing reference source, but can also be a source of misinformation. Frequently patients ask about the “horror” stories that they read about Fraxel repair […]

Growing up, my Mother kept alive the “old wife’s tale” that well known people usually die in groups of three. We have lost three extraordinarily talented “stars” in the past three days, Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson. Johnny Carson has his side-kick back, there is a “new” Angel, and Michael is doing his […]

Veteran Los Angeles television journalist Ms. Marta Waller had her second Fraxel repair treatment one week ago. The treatment was “streamed” live over the internet on Livestream with simultaneous live Twitter questions and answers (it was not as exciting as Carnie Wilson’s lap band internet surgery) . Additionally, Ms. Waller has documented her 2’nd recovery […]

Seth Godin, author of “The Dip”, many other books and daily blog has discussed “Beauty” in his blog today. His article is true not only for facial cosmetic surgery, but to all facets of our lifes that we add value to. His article begins, “What’s beauty? You know it when you see it, sure, but […]

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 […]

I will be performing a Fraxel repair laser skin rejuvenation treatment of the face, neck and chest live tomorrow at 10:30 am PST. It will be on http://www.livestream.com/martavision. There will be a live Twitter feed as well so that questions and comments will be answered during the treatment. See you tomorrow. Dr. P

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 […]