Trends can be hard to predict. It seems like with each season, there is a new “it” procedure or treatment to try. You can attempt to get into the minds of the consumer and keep up with the latest in research and development to get in front of it all, but most often, you simply can’t know with any certainty what is coming around the corner...
View MoreWe’ve all seen the social media posts about “liquid nose job” procedures that many claim are a quick and painless alternative to surgery - BUT, is this really the case? Will the liquid rhinoplasty soon become the go-to procedure for nose reshaping? Well.. the short answer is no. The truth is that a liquid rhinoplasty isn’t actually...
View MoreWith 2019 coming to an end, many of us find ourselves setting personal goals for the upcoming year. It’s that “new year, new you” kind of mindset that’s seemingly contagious. Most New Year’s resolutions include weight-loss, self-improvement, a change in diet or even completing a task. Although, for many of those hoping to become...
View MoreYear 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...
View MoreMany 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...
View MoreDr. 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...
View MoreNowadays, 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...
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