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“Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon” is the slogan of The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The Academy has put out a video to help patients with the task of choosing their facial cosmetic physician (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYAx4vcCRzI). Donn Chatham, MD, current President of AAFPRS, is featured commenting in the video. […]

Seth Godin, author of many books including “The Dip” has a daily blog with valuable information. Internet communication is here to stay until the next quantum leap in communication. Mr. Godin’s daily blog addresses this along with other valuable bits of information each day. A recent example may help how we treat each other better […]

The “Rock”, starring in “Return to Witch Mountain” is not the only LA resident with a big premiere on 3/13/09. Michael Persky, MD, FACS will appear on TLC (The Learning Channel) where Host Kyan Douglas and his “glam squad,” hairstylist Anthony Morrison, stylist Andy Paige and make-up artist Jeannie Mai, try to shave 10 years […]

When asked, “What should I look for when choosing a facial cosmetic surgeon?” I reply, “The Eye, the Hand, and the Heart”. “Eye” refers to the artistic ability to evaluate the face and see what is required to restore volume, shape, tone, texture, and color. One needs to have a vision of natural, “average” facial […]

Those who attended The South Beach Symposium 2009 are likely still aglow from what they learned there. In addition to enjoying balmy South Beach days and cool Miami nights, many of the world’s top facial cosmetic experts met to share their knowledge as well as what’s new in the field of facial aesthetics and beauty. […]

Okay, so it isn’t the People’s Choice Award, Emmy, Grammy, or Oscar that Dr. Persky just received, but we are proud to announce that Dr. Persky was awarded the “coveted” Patient’s Choice Award on January 27, 2009. The award is voted on by patients across the U.S. who provide online feedback about their experiences with […]

RealSelf is a plastic surgery patient chat line and reference source. The site can be visited at www.RealSelf.com. You will find reviews of just about any plastic surgical procedure, treatment, potion, as well as some that are still in the experimental stage. Patients discuss their happiness or dissatisfaction with procedures that they have had. The […]

Okay, so multitalented megastar and extremely funny Jim Carrey made the cover, and Dr. P made page 34, but can Jim perform rhinoplasty? The current edition of Valley Magazine (Jan/Feb 2009) has a comprehensive article about Fraxel repair, Marta Waller, and I. Author Ms. Bonnie Steele accurately describes the Fraxel repair skin rejuvenating laser, and […]

Peri Basel, New York City beauty consultant has a great beauty web site/blog that can be subscribed to at www.itsthelatest.com. Her January 18, 2008 blog includes the following about Radiesse filler for aging hands, a procedure that we are offering our patients: “One of the most age-telling body features is our hands. As we age, […]

Ever wonder how Hollywood’s hottest star’s skin looks so great on the red carpet? Sure, many have visited Kate Summerville for her world famous facials and magic potions, or Arnie Klein, MD for a little Botox and filler here and there, but the best kept secret among those showing off their great skin at the […]

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 […]