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...
View MoreIt’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...
View MoreEven 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...
View MoreOne 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...
View MoreTo 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...
View MoreWith 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...
View MoreRegardless 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...
View MoreLabiaplasty, commonly referred to as labia surgery, is a one- to two-hour outpatient procedure designed to sculpt the size and shape of the outer vaginal structures by reducing and or reshaping long or uneven labia. Many women are born with large or irregular labia, while others develop this condition after childbirth or due to the natural...
View MoreMigraine headaches are the most debilitating type of headache, affecting more than 28 million people in the USA. They are the ninth leading cause of disability in women worldwide. Yet, treatment varies greatly, with some being more effective than others at stopping them before they start. Did you know that BOTOX, the same cosmetic injectable used...
View MoreWhen you think of eyelid surgery, most would assume the reason is tired-looking eyes. But in reality, there are endless reasons to invest in yourself! The skin around our eyes is so thin that this area will often show the first signs of aging. As we age, the skin around our eyes naturally begins to wrinkle, sag, or fold. Loss of elasticity,...
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