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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
23 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?
What's the best wrinkle filler?
Is Juvederm better than Restylane?
What's the best way to tighten sagging facial skin?
Active FX vs. Fraxel laser treatments - which is better?
How long do Fraxel side effects last?
How do I find the best doctor for Fraxel treatment?
Juvederm for lips - good for lip augmentation?
Botox injections - who is qualified to administer them?
Botox side effects - how can I avoid bad Botox side effects?
What about bad lip augmentation - what do I need to look out for?
Which laser treatment is best for facial rejuvenation and skin tightening?
Fraxel treatment - when and why is it recommended?
Is the Pearl a fractional laser?
What is Fraxel laser resurfacing?
What should I do about bad nose job results?
Juvederm lip injections - How long does swelling last?
Does Fraxel work on acne scars?
What is Perlane best for treating?
Eyelid surgery - which is better, traditional blepharoplasty or laser blepharoplasty?
How can I treat deep smile lines?
How do I get rid of forehead wrinkles?
What are the best alternatives to a face lift?
What types of fillers can I have injected into my lips?
What's the best laser for skin resurfacing?
Why does Juvederm leave a bump after the injections?
What's the best lip augmentation treatment?
Botox side effects - How long does a Botox headache last?
Fraxel failed to work on my Acne Scars
Is there an advantage of Portrait plasma skin resurfacing over Fraxel Repair or Active FX?
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?
Is there face cream with Botox?
Can eyelid surgery be done without anesthesia?
Do Botox injections work on the neck?
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?
After rhinoplasty is it common to have breathing problems?
Does Juvederm work for laugh lines?
Can I get Restylane injections for my feet?
What is an African American rhinoplasty?
Stem cells for cosmetic treatments
Will an otoplasty improve my hearing?
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?
Cosmetic plastic surgery - How does smoking affect healing and scarring?
Difference between fraxel repair and fraxel laser?
Does Fraxel Re:Pair require more than one treatment for acne scars?
Is Accent XL a good cellulite treatment?
Hypo-pigmentation After Fraxel Repair
If my doctor saves my leftover Juvederm vial, do I have to pay for my next injection?
Is there a difference between the UltraPulse CO2 laser and Fraxel or Pixel lasers?
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?
Restylane and Juvederm bumps - how common are they and what causes them?
Restylane or Juvederm doctor consultation - what to ask for best results?
Swelling after Botox and Juvederm?
Fraxel Restore treatment: results, recovery, skin tightening
Will Fraxel Re:pair help a whole set of minor problems?
Celebrity rhinoplasty - what kind of results do they get?
How can I get natural-looking rhinoplasty results?
Laser skin treatment - which resurfacing laser works best on dark skin types?
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?
Accent XL cellulite treatment - what are the side effects?
Acne scars - How long after other treatments should I wait to get Fraxel repair?
Best dermal filler for under-eye hollows
Black eye after Juvederm - how long will it last?
Botox side effects - How can I make them go away quickly?
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?
Dissolving Restylane - How long should I wait to get hyaluronidase injections?
Does Fraxel Repair require fewer treatments than Fraxel Restore?
Fraxel laser vs. fractional laser?
Fraxel laser vs. Yag laser vs. MiXto laser - Which works best?
Fraxel Restore - is it safe after CO2 laser treatment?
Fraxel Restore vs. Portrait Plasma Rhytec low-level
Fraxel, Active FX, and Deep FX on child's facial scars
Help! Too much Restylane in my nasolabial folds
How is fat discharged from the body?
How long do Botox toxins stay in your body?
How long do Fraxel Repair results last?
How long does it take to get the full benefits of Fraxel Repair?
I once received Radiesse for nasolabial folds. One side was perfect. The other was not.
Pain involved and possible over scarring with Fraxel Repair/Restore
Rhinoplasty - infection and swelling more than a year later
Should my left over Juvederm have been discarded?
Social downtime after rhinoplasty
Upper eyelid still swelling a week after Blepharoplasty
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 nose problems can be fixed with non-surgical rhinoplasty?
Widase or Vitrase for Juvederm corrections
Will a Kenalog injection help reduce 'bulky' Radiesse results?
Will fillers such as Juvederm or Perlane exacerbate cystic acne prone skin?
Will Fraxel Re:pair clear acne on Asian skin?
Will Fraxel Repair tighten mid-cheek creping?
Botox side effects - why did Botox give me a lazy eye?
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?
How can I treat forehead wrinkles?
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?
Why did Fraxel laser give me a rash?
Accent XL vs. Palomar - Which is more powerful?
Accidental bump of Botoxed eye area
Are there any approaches to nostril reduction?
Best pre-treatment protocol for Total FX or Fraxel Re:pair?
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 a dentist perform Botox injections?
Can African American rhinoplasty be achieved with a more nautral ethnic look?
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?
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
Fractional Co2 vs. Fraxel Restore - Which is better?
Fraxel laser - How long does it take to see improvement in a series treatment?
Fraxel Repair - Effective on mouth and chin wrinkles?
Fraxel repair - My face is still raw after several days. What can I do?
Fraxel repair vs. Pixel laser - which works better on acne 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 effective is Fraxel Repair for treating acne scars on the nose area?
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 soon after CO2 laser resurfacing can Restylane be used?
How to avoid the Tyndall effect?
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 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 numbness after Juvederm treatment normal?
Is Prevelle as painful as Juvederm? What caused pain with Juvederm?
Is Strivectin better than Botox?
Juvederm left dark circles under eyes worse
Lumps on nose from Fat Transfer
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?
Restylane--how long before it dissolves and does it leave scars?
Wide nose: can Rhinoplasty narrow it and still look natural?
Rhinoplasty - why does the skin thicken after surgery?
Sculptra to fix loss of facial volume after nose surgery?
Should I have Fraxel re:pair or Active FX?
Side effects - Botox gave me a crooked smile. What should I do?
Spot testing for Fraxel Re:pair or Total FX
Spray tan after Fraxel Repair?
Swelling 4 years after rhinoplasty - how can I determine what's causing it?
Tissue fillers for the forehead and bridge of nose?
Unsure about doctor's Fraxel Re:pair skills
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"?
Which foundation should I use after Fraxel Re:pair?
Why does my undereye filler look gray and puffy?
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 Fraxel RePair help tighten loose neck skin?
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?
Can injectable fillers be used on crow's feet?
Can rhinoplasty correct asymmetric nostrils?
How does permanent lip augmentation work?
Is there a laser treatment for acne?
What conditions respond well to laser treatment?
Which treatments will help me avoid the need for plastic surgery?
Not Darwin's or Mendel's Theory; Evolence
Cybill Shepherd fears Botox, but says she’ll start using it
Best makeup and process for covering post-Fraxel Repair redness?
Blepharoplasty - Which type of surgery works best?
Botox Cosmetic use with long-term illness or medical condition
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 Juvederm cause bronchitis or pneumonia?
Can Rhinoplasty results be previewed?
Exercise risky after wrinkle filler injection?
Facial fat graft feels hard post-procedure
Fat transfer for under eye hollows
Fillers for Parkinson's Disease patients?
Fraxel Re:store for Type VI skin?
Fraxel Repair on surgical scars?
Hardness under skin after Juvederm
IPL vs. Fraxel - which is best for fine lines around the eyes?
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 common to get cold sores after a Fraxel treatment?
Is it safe to get a wrinkle filler while weaning from breastfeeding?
Is my skin too sensitive for Total FX or Fraxel Re:pair?
Is there a such thing as a "quick-fix" nose job?
Is there any way to make Botox wear off faster?
Lumpy cartilage after open Rhinoplasty
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
Should I ask technicians about their training on Accent XL device?
Still have bumps after Juvederm...
Tear trough area lump after fat transfer
Waiting between Thermage/Accent XL and fractional resurfacing treatments
What are the complications of Radiesse?
Why are my cheeks and lips swollen after Restylane?
Why is Botox not injected on the top cheek muscle that creates crepey wrinkles when smiling?
Would it be beneficial to have Fraxel Re:Pair done on both the face and neck at the same time?
Comments from Michael A. Persky, MD on RealSelf.com
- 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..."
- Fraxel Re:Pair Procedure 3 Days Ago and Results: "Hi R, It sounds as if your physician is highly qualified. I believe that..."
- Fraxel Re:Pair Procedure 3 Days Ago and Results: "Hi Reddy, The compounded formula is often used to help with post..."
- Fraxel Re:Pair Procedure 3 Days Ago and Results: "Hi Reddy, There are no guarantees that re:store will completely correct..."
- Fraxel Re:Pair Procedure 3 Days Ago and Results: "Hi reddy, Sorry to hear that you are still having the pigment problems. ..."
