Category Archives: Uncategorized

6

Nov

Surgical vs. Non-surgical Eyelid Rejuvenation

Published: November 6, 2019

Year after year, blepharoplasty remains amongst the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. As technology and cosmetic procedures continue to advance, newer, more innovative and minimally-invasive eyelid rejuvenation techniques have become available. Surgery isn’t the only option! For our patients who wish to avoid...

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23

Oct

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Published: October 23, 2019

Many women diagnosed with breast cancer are left with difficult choices about reconstructing their breasts after undergoing a mastectomy. This is where the skill and compassion of board-certified and Harvard trained, Dr. Michelle Lee, can help! Dr. Lee has spent the bulk of her career studying, performing, and authoring articles on aesthetic...

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10

Oct

Skin by Lovely Medical Aesthetics

Published: October 10, 2019

Dr. Michelle Lee is proud to be the medical director of a leading medical facial aesthetic clinic, Skin by Lovely! Not only have they been certified by Allergan (makers of BOTOX®) as a Top 10 facial aesthetic practice in the U.S., their founder, Lovely has educated healthcare professionals nationwide on achieving amazing results with injectable...

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23

Sep

The Newest Trends in Facelift Procedures: What is the Goal?

Published: September 23, 2019

Nowadays, patients want the outcome of their facelift procedures to look more ‘natural’ than anything. At PERK plastic surgery, we specialize in natural-appearing results from all procedures, but this is especially important when performing facelifts. The typical patient now wants to avoid the ‘fake’ or ‘pulled’ look that used to...

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9

Sep

Myth or Fact: Gynecomastia Can Occur at Any Time in a Man’s Life

Published: September 9, 2019

It’s true. Gynecomastia is a very common condition in men where their excess glandular breast tissue leads to the appearance of “woman-like” breasts, and it can happen at any stage in a man’s life! True gynecomastia also fails to respond to changes in diet and exercise. 50-60% of adolescent boys experience some degree of...

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22

Aug

What is All the Hype About Retinol?

Published: August 22, 2019

Even if you’ve never used it yourself, you’ve probably heard the r-word thrown around here and there. Retinol is one of skincare’s gold-standard ingredients! Dermatologists, beauty bloggers, and plastic surgeons practically swear by it. Getting Down to the Basics… Retinol is a Vitamin A derivative, the key ingredient to...

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8

Aug

Neck Lift: The 3 Layers Your Plastic Surgeon Sees

Published: August 8, 2019

One of the most common areas where we first notice signs of aging is the neck! Not only does the skin becomes crepey and begin to sag, the fat below the chin becomes more noticeable, jowls start to droop, and the neck muscles begin to loosen and cause the undesirable vertical banding. Don’t feel stuck with a “turkey wattle”! PERK Plastic...

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25

Jul

Idea Mensch Q&A

Published: July 25, 2019

To read the full article with Dr. Lee visit ideamensch.com Q: Where did the idea for PERK come from? A: Before creating PERK, I was a plastic surgeon working for a large corporation with hundreds of physicians. It was not uncommon to see more than 40 plastic surgical patients in a single clinic. While it was a great experience, it was often...

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17

Jul

AcuPulse™CO2: State-of-the-art skin rejuvenation.

Published: July 17, 2019

With skin resurfacing a popular skin rejuvenation treatment, we stay ahead of the curve in the latest developments in aesthetic science to provide even better results! The AcuPulse Fractional CO2 laser is a powerful and versatile skin resurfacing system designed to address many common skin concerns, safely and effectively – with exceptional...

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12

Jul

SCARS AND ANCESTRY

Published: July 12, 2019

Regardless of age, gender or race, it is only human to want to look and feel our personal best! Not surprisingly, the number of plastic surgery procedures world-wide is continuing to increase. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS), the top five countries where plastic surgery is most common...

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Dr 90210 TV Show

Watch Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michelle Lee on the Dr. 90210 TV Show on E!