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Medical School:Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia
Post-medical school training
Residency:Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles County
Years practicing aesthetic medicine
24 years (post-medical training)Professional memberships
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)Answers from Michael A. Persky, MD
Fraxel repair - how is it different from Fraxel laser?
Is Fraxel better than ActiveFX for skin resurfacing?
Active FX vs. Fraxel laser treatments - which is better?
Is Juvederm better than Restylane?
How long do Fraxel side effects last?
Botox side effects - how can I avoid bad Botox side effects?
How do I find the best doctor for Fraxel treatment?
Is the Pearl a fractional laser?
Juvederm for lips - good for lip augmentation?
Eyelid surgery - which is better, traditional blepharoplasty or laser blepharoplasty?
Which laser treatment is best for facial rejuvenation and skin tightening?
Botox injections - who is qualified to administer them?
Fraxel treatment - when and why is it recommended?
What about bad lip augmentation - what do I need to look out for?
Fraxel failed to work on my Acne Scars
Juvederm lip injections - How long does swelling last?
Does Fraxel work on acne scars?
What are the best alternatives to a face lift?
What is Fraxel laser resurfacing?
What should I do about bad nose job results?
Is there an advantage of Portrait plasma skin resurfacing over Fraxel Repair or Active FX?
What is Perlane best for treating?
Why does Juvederm leave a bump after the injections?
What's the best lip augmentation treatment?
Is there a difference between the UltraPulse CO2 laser and Fraxel or Pixel lasers?
How can I treat deep smile lines?
How do I get rid of forehead wrinkles?
What types of fillers can I have injected into my lips?
What's the best laser for skin resurfacing?
Botox side effects - How long does a Botox headache last?
Cosmetic plastic surgery - How does smoking affect healing and scarring?
Dissolving Restylane - How long should I wait to get hyaluronidase injections?
Restylane and Juvederm bumps - how common are they and what causes them?
Restylane or Juvederm doctor consultation - what to ask for best results?
Does Botox treat migraines and wrinkles at the same time?
Is Perlane better than Restylane for nasolabial folds?
What's the best age spot treatment for sun damaged hands?
Laser skin treatment - which resurfacing laser works best on dark skin types?
What is an African American rhinoplasty?
Can eyelid surgery be done without anesthesia?
Do Botox injections work on the neck?
Does Fraxel Re:Pair require more than one treatment for acne scars?
Does Radiesse last longer after repeat injections?
Fraxel Re:Pair--doubtful of results after two months
Fraxel Repair or Fraxel Restore for Acne Scars?
How do I know if I had an allergic reaction to Juvederm injections?
Hypo-pigmentation After Fraxel Repair
Swelling after Botox and Juvederm?
Unsure about doctor's Fraxel Re:pair skills
Will a Kenalog injection help reduce 'bulky' Radiesse results?
Will Fraxel Repair tighten mid-cheek creping?
After rhinoplasty is it common to have breathing problems?
Does Juvederm work for laugh lines?
Can I get Restylane injections for my feet?
Stem cells for cosmetic treatments
Will an otoplasty improve my hearing?
Accent XL cellulite treatment - what are the side effects?
Arasys perfector vs. Fraxel for skin tightening?
Botox side effects - Will Alphagan P fix a droopy eyelid following a Botox injection?
Can Fraxel Repair effectively treat rhinophyma?
Can I sunbathe after Fraxel laser treatments or will my skin be too sensitive?
Difference between fraxel repair and fraxel laser?
Fraxel laser vs. Yag laser vs. MiXto laser - Which works best?
Fraxel Restore vs. Portrait Plasma Rhytec low-level
Is Accent XL a good cellulite treatment?
How long do Fraxel Repair results last?
How long does it take to get the full benefits of Fraxel Repair?
If my doctor saves my leftover Juvederm vial, do I have to pay for my next injection?
Is Prevelle as painful as Juvederm? What caused pain with Juvederm?
Juvederm - How soon should I contact my doctor if I'm unhappy with my results?
Juvederm - Why do I have painful lumps and still-visible wrinkles?
Radiesse vs. Restylane for nasolabial folds
Upper eyelid still swelling a week after Blepharoplasty
Fraxel Restore treatment: results, recovery, skin tightening
Will Fraxel Re:pair help a whole set of minor problems?
Botox side effects - why did Botox give me a lazy eye?
Celebrity rhinoplasty - what kind of results do they get?
How can I get natural-looking rhinoplasty results?
How can I treat forehead wrinkles?
Otoplasty - how long does it take to heal after ear surgery?
Sunscreen vs. Sunblock - what's the difference?
What are the latest trends in laser treatment?
What is the best treatment for large pores?
What should I do to prepare for Fraxel treatment?
What's the best treatment for eye wrinkles?
Fractional Carbon Dioxide Lasers, The New Wave of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
No signs of change after Fraxel laser
Fraxel Repair - complications after treatment
Bad plastic surgery: finding a good reconstructive surgeon?
How long should I wait between laser treatments?
"Restricted level" for Fraxel Restore?
Accidental bump of Botoxed eye area
Acne scars - How long after other treatments should I wait to get Fraxel repair?
Are there any approaches to nostril reduction?
Best dermal filler for under-eye hollows
Black eye after Juvederm - how long will it last?
Botox for sweating - How long do the effects last?
Botox side effects - How can I make them go away quickly?
Can a dentist perform Botox injections?
Can Hyaluronidase injections still dissolve Juvederm several months post-procedure?
Can nose tip move to one side after rhinoplasty?
Can scar tissue from Rhinoplasty develop 15 years later?
Chin implant revision surgery or fat injections?
Doctors' experience on African American rhinoplasty
Does Botox concentration vary from doctor to doctor?
Does Fraxel Repair require fewer treatments than Fraxel Restore?
Fat Transfer correction through Blepharoplasty?
Fraxel Laser for safe, one-time treatment?
Fraxel laser vs. fractional laser?
Fraxel Repair vs Erbium Yag Laser: downtime and results
Fraxel repair vs. Pixel laser - which works better on acne scars?
Fraxel Repair while peeling from Retin-A?
Fraxel Restore - is it safe after CO2 laser treatment?
Fraxel, Active FX, and Deep FX on child's facial scars
Help! Too much Restylane in my nasolabial folds
How effective is Fraxel Repair for treating acne scars on the nose area?
How is fat discharged from the body?
How long do Botox toxins stay in your body?
I once received Radiesse for nasolabial folds. One side was perfect. The other was not.
Is Strivectin better than Botox?
Lumps on nose from Fat Transfer
Pain involved and possible over scarring with Fraxel Repair/Restore
Restylane--how long before it dissolves and does it leave scars?
Rhinoplasty - infection and swelling more than a year later
Rhinoplasty - why does the skin thicken after surgery?
Should my left over Juvederm have been discarded?
Social downtime after rhinoplasty
Spot testing for Fraxel Re:pair or Total FX
Usual setting for Fraxel Restore?
What can I do to reduce swelling from Botox injections?
What caused rapid loss of Juvederm filler in my lips?
What fillers did Paula Abdul have?
What nose problems can be fixed with non-surgical rhinoplasty?
Widase or Vitrase for Juvederm corrections
Will fillers such as Juvederm or Perlane exacerbate cystic acne prone skin?
Will Fraxel Re:pair clear acne on Asian skin?
Will Fraxel RePair help tighten loose neck skin?
Can injectable fillers be used on crow's feet?
Can smile lines be treated with Botox?
How big of a problem is keloid scarring with rhinoplasty surgery?
How can I choose between surgical and non-surgical wrinkle treatments?
Is there a laser treatment for acne?
Revision rhinoplasty - how many is too many?
Rhinoplasty - why do some surgeons seem to do the same nose for everyone?
What are good Fraxel laser alternatives?
Which treatments will help me avoid the need for plastic surgery?
Why did Fraxel laser give me a rash?
Fraxel re:pair Lite...Hollywood's Red Carpet Beauty Secret to Great Looking Skin
Accent Laser for tightening post-pregnancy belly?
Accent XL vs. Palomar - Which is more powerful?
Best pre-treatment protocol for Total FX or Fraxel Re:pair?
Blepharoplasty - Which type of surgery works best?
Botox and the "unrealistic quest for physical perfection"
Botox lips: is Botox best for lip plumping?
Botox side effects - what can I do about my weak upper lip?
Botox side effects - Why am I still suffering 8 months later?
Can a cosmetologist inject Botox?
Can African American rhinoplasty be achieved with a more nautral ethnic look?
Can Botox injections keep me mentally and physically young?
Can Fraxel Repair be used after Sculptra?
Can I get Fraxel Repair after a cheek lift.?
Can I get multiple Fraxel Restore treatments that would equal Fraxel Repair results?
Can I still get Botox after a stroke?
Can someone with autoimmune disease undergo Rhinoplasty?
Deep FX vs Fraxel Repair for acne scars
Does Fraxel laser treatment hurt?
Does Fraxel re:pair to the neck and chest show lines of demarcation?
Does Fraxel treat creping that is only present during smiling?
Does one Active FX session really deliver the results of several Fraxel treaments?
Eyelids won't shut after blepharoplasty
Facial fat graft feels hard post-procedure
Fat injections: Will they be dissolved if I lose weight?
Fat transfer for under eye hollows
Fractional Co2 vs. Fraxel Restore - Which is better?
Fraxel laser - How long does it take to see improvement in a series treatment?
Fraxel Re:store for Type VI skin?
Fraxel Repair - Effective on mouth and chin wrinkles?
Fraxel repair - My face is still raw after several days. What can I do?
Fraxel Repair on surgical scars?
Fraxel Restore - How are the first and second generation lasers different?
Fraxel vs Photodynamic Therapy: Which is better for acne/acne scars?
Fraxel--are red patches normal after treatments?
Has anyone experienced a crusty brown scabbing after Fraxel?
How can I get rid of cosmetic injection lumps from six years ago?
How do I get rid of the bluish tint that Juvederm left under my eyes?
How long does it take to see results from Restylane?
How long does Juvederm typically last?
How long does swelling after Restylane last?
How long should I wait before I get my Restylane injections "topped up"?
How long until I see the effects of Restylane?
How much is enough experience for injecting fillers?
How soon after CO2 laser resurfacing can Restylane be used?
How to avoid the Tyndall effect?
IPL vs. Fraxel - which is best for fine lines around the eyes?
Is Fraxel Re:Pair safe for Asian skin?
Is Fraxel Re:pair suitable for a young patient?
Is Fraxel Repair for recovering cancer patients?
Is it common to get cold sores after a Fraxel treatment?
Is it normal to have swelling after Botox?
Is it ok to exfoliate a few days after having Fraxel?
Is it possible to change the position of the nostrils?
Is it too late for me to get Restylane shots?
Is my bone structure making my septum heal crooked?
Is my skin too sensitive for Total FX or Fraxel Re:pair?
Is numbness after Juvederm treatment normal?
Is pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (RecoveryRx) for rhinoplasty recovery worth it?
Is there a such thing as a "quick-fix" nose job?
Is there any way to make Botox wear off faster?
Juvederm left dark circles under eyes worse
LED therapy after Fraxel Repair?
Lumpy cartilage after open Rhinoplasty
Numbness, bloodshot eyes, and crooked smile post-Botox
Puffy eye after Radiesse for cheek augmentation
Puffy eyes after Juvederm injections in under-eye hollows
Radiesse side effects - How long does swelling last?
Remaining eyebag and slight asymmetry after lower Blepharoplasty
Restylane effects gone 2 weeks after the procedure
Restylane side effects - How can I tell if I have a temporary edema or a more serious problem?
Restylane side effects - Will the dent in my nose go away?
Wide nose: can Rhinoplasty narrow it and still look natural?
Rhinoplasty after non surgical nose job?
Rhinoplasty results don't match projected outcome photo
Sculptra to fix loss of facial volume after nose surgery?
Several negative reactions from Botox procedures
Should I have Fraxel re:pair or Active FX?
Side effects - Botox gave me a crooked smile. What should I do?
Spray tan after Fraxel Repair?
Suggestions for correcting Rhinoplasty results
Swelling 4 years after rhinoplasty - how can I determine what's causing it?
Tear trough area lump after fat transfer
Tissue fillers for the forehead and bridge of nose?
Treatment for horizontal forehead wrinkles?
VelaShape vs. Accent - Which cellulite treatment is better?
What are the requirements to have insurance cover blepharoplasty?
Under-eyes still baggy after two hyaluronidase injections
What can I do to get "six-pack abs"?
Finding a Botox injector - what sort of credentials should I look for?
Which foundation should I use after Fraxel Re:pair?
Why does my undereye filler look gray and puffy?
Why is Botox not injected on the top cheek muscle that creates crepey wrinkles when smiling?
Why multiple treatments of Fraxel Repair ?
Will Accent get rid of lumps caused by Sculptra under-eye procedure?
Will Fraxel Laser help treat my skin cancer?
Will it be safe to do corrective rhinoplasty 11 months after the first operation?
Non surgical nose job after nose grafts
Will the slightest touch affect my Rhinoplasty recovery?
Would Fraxel give me the same results of as a brow and mid-face lift?
Would it be beneficial to have Fraxel Re:Pair done on both the face and neck at the same time?
Can rhinoplasty correct asymmetric nostrils?
How does permanent lip augmentation work?
What conditions respond well to laser treatment?
Not Darwin's or Mendel's Theory; Evolence
Cybill Shepherd fears Botox, but says she’ll start using it
Amount of filler in a syringe?
Best fillers for large hollowed areas?
Best makeup and process for covering post-Fraxel Repair redness?
Botox as a preventive measure?
Botox Cosmetic use with long-term illness or medical condition
Botox for frown lines - How many units are normal?
Botox injections on the scalp to treat hyperhidrosis?
Brown spots and rough skin post-Fraxel Restore: Normal?
Can anyone get Botox for sweating?
Can Botox create a thinner-looking face?
Can Botox help with bunny lines?
Can concealers and foundation be used to cover discolorations after Fraxel treatment?
Can I have Restylane lip enhancement while I'm on Accutane?
Can I pay for my surgeries on a monthly basis?
Can Juvederm cause bronchitis or pneumonia?
Can Rhinoplasty results be previewed?
Correcting nose problems a year post-Rhinoplasty
Do I need a revision Rhinoplasty?
Does analogous fat transfer lead to sagging facial skin?
Exercise risky after wrinkle filler injection?
Exfoliating after Fraxel Laser
Fat transfer in temples for lifting upper eyelids?
Fillers for Parkinson's Disease patients?
Fraxel Repair vs Pearl Laser for acne scars?
Fraxel Restore for diminishing needle marks and large pores?
Fraxel Restore for post-dermabrasion scars?
Hard bumps on nose after rhinoplasty
Hardness under skin after Juvederm
Injectable fillers that are not FDA approved
Is a plastic surgeon a good choice for fixing a deviated septum?
Is Affirm or Accent skin tightening more effective for a 70-year-old woman?
Is Fraxel Laser safe for someone with mitral valve regurgitation?
Is Fraxel Re:pair or Re:store recommended for Chicken Pox scars?
Is it safe to get a wrinkle filler while weaning from breastfeeding?
Is there any hope my nose will look smaller?
Juvederm after Blepharoplasty?
My nose looks larger after several dermal fillings on nasolabial folds
Nasal septum and nose tip implant shift
Nose looks more bulbous and round after Rhinoplasty
One nostril not healing properly post-Rhinoplasty
Radiesse accidentally gets into the lower eyelid area
Remedy for misplaced Juvederm?
Restylane for someone with cheek implants?
Rhinoplasty - Could a bump on the nose effect reshaped tip?
Rhinoplasty: How many revisions is too many?
Should I ask technicians about their training on Accent XL device?
Should I be concerned if the doctor has no nurses?
Still have bumps after Juvederm...
Subcision and Radiesse as acne treatment?
Too much Botox injected on area
Waiting between Active FX/Total FX or Fraxel Repair treatments
Waiting between Thermage/Accent XL and fractional resurfacing treatments
What are potential Rhinoplasty side effects?
What are the complications of Radiesse?
What to do about Restylane bruising?
What's the difference between Fraxel CO2 Laser and other CO2 laser treatments?
Which eye drops are best for droopy eyelid due to Botox?
Why are my cheeks and lips swollen after Restylane?
Comments from Michael A. Persky, MD on RealSelf.com
- Fraxel Re:Pair Procedure 3 Days Ago and Results: "Hi Christine and Reddy, I was at a fractionated CO2 laser meeting last..."
- Stitches came off 2 days post-Blepharoplasty: "Hi Luis, See your surgeon tomorrow. Good luck. Dr. P"
- Amazing: "Hi, Glad to hear about your positive experience with Fraxel re:pair laser..."
- Fraxel Re:Pair Procedure 3 Days Ago and Results: "Hi Christine, The risk of undergoing low energy Fraxel re:store is almost..."
- Fraxel Re:Pair Procedure 3 Days Ago and Results: "Hi R, It doesn't hurt to get another opinion, or to let time take its..."
