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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 […]

Adam Lambert of American Idol has incredible talent and we will be seeing him very much for years to come. Patients have commented to me about the texture of Adam’s skin. It appears that Adam has the residual of acne scarring. His acne scarring would respond well to a series of Fraxel repair treatments. His […]

Here is the Good Day LA segment that aired 5/11 and 5/12 on FOX with the most lovely Jillian Barbarie http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/good_day_la/style_file/Style_File_Fraxel_Repair_20090511 The before and after photos are patients who have had a “full” Fraxel repair treatment. The patient treated on the video is having a Fraxel re:pair “Lite” treatment. The price quoted was for a […]

Here we go again. Breaking news coverage of the Santa Barbara Fire diaster pre-empted the first scheduled apearance last Friday. Barring another major news story, Dr. Persky will be interviewed by the lovely and talented Jillian Barbarie on her Style File segment of Good Day LA on Monday morning and Tuesday morning. They will be […]

Dr. Persky and the talented and most beautiful Ms. Jillian Barbarie discuss how to look years younger with a fast, relatively easy treatment. On Fox 11’s morning show, “Good Day LA” at 8:15 am and 9:15 am Dr. Persky appears on Jillian’s Style File segment. Dr. Persky’s use of Fraxel re:pair laser skin rejuvenation, called […]

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.

It is time to set your TiVo’s and DVR’s to Fox Channel 11 “Good Day LA” as Dr. Persky will appear on the lovely Jillian Barbari’s “Style File” segment during May “sweeps”. Dr. Persky discusses the Next Big Thing in Facial Cosmetics…fractionated carbon dioxide skin rejuvenation (Fraxel re:pair) with Jillian. An actual patient treatment was […]

The Injectable Face/Eye Lift is an excellent way to look years younger in minutes. Dr. Persky performs the Injectable Lift in his office. The treatment takes from 30 to 60 minutes as Dr. Persky injects small amounts of filler (Restylane, Juvederm, and/or Evolence) in areas that have lost volume with aging. By re-inflating strategic areas, […]