Straight Talk about Cosmetic Surgery with Dr. Arthur Perry

Facelifts are increasingly popular.  But they are not without risk.  Minor or even major bleeding can occur after this procedure.  Plastic surgeons have used drains, tight dressings and tranexamic acid have been used to control bleeding but the most important factor (other than good surgical technique) is excellent blood pressure control - during and after the procedure.  On this show, we discuss the methods plastic surgeons use to control bleeding with facelift surgery.  We also discussed the multitude of procedures that have been developed to make aging ears look better.

Plastic surgery is filled with procedures that are costly but provide incredible improvements in appearance.  And then there are lower cost procedures that make a huge impact in appearance - I call those the biggest bang for your buck procedures.  On this show, we discuss mole removal, liposuction of the neck and jowls, chin implants, the CO2 facial laser, and Wrinkle filler, with a an honorable mention to breast lifting and laser removal of women's chin hair. Tune in.

By the time you hit your fifties, you begin to show the signs of aging.  It starts with a few fine wrinkles and then some splotchy pigmentation.  Then you see the jowls and finally - the turkey gobbler!  On this podcast, we discuss facial rejuvenation - from skincare to microdermabrasion to minor procedures like Botox and fillers... and ultimately to facelifting.  Tune in

Breast reductions are one of a few procedures that have medical, as well as cosmetic benefits.  You'll look better, your clothing will fit better, and your back and neck strain and other issues will improve.  On this podcast, we discuss breast reduction surgery as well as the surgical routine and risks.  

As a plastic surgeon, I am asked to look at and biopsy various skin "lesions".  They're obvious to you and me and most people are anxious to have these removed.  But what about all those "things" that lurk inside your body.  Cancers, malformations, cholesterol plaques and expanding arteries can all kill you.  Prenuvo is an MRI company that specializes in "preventive MRIs" that let you know about things inside your body that might impact your health in upcoming years.  Dr. Perry had this scan earlier in the week and he sat down with the radiologist to discuss the surprising things that were found inside his own body... Tune in .

Millions of women have had cosmetic augmentations of their breasts with silicone implants.  Eventually, these implants will rupture.  Your choices will be to remove the implants, replace the implants, or lift your breasts to improve their shape.  On this program, we discuss the dilemma you face and your options.  We also interviewed Dr. Dan Durand, the Chief Medical Officer of Prenovo, the company that provides total body MRIs for wellness.

Hyaluronic acid filler is so versatile - it is used to fill wrinkles, plump folds, augment lips, make chins and cheeks larger, and so much more.  And when you're 40 or 50, it really can stall the need for a facelift.  But eventually, years of filler may give you the "overfilled" look and have diminishing benefits.  And that may mean it's time for a facelift.  On this program, cohost Susan Warner and Dr. Perry discuss when it's time for a facelift and when filler no longer is helpful.  

Different times of the year are better suited for cosmetic surgery. As the temperature cools, recovery is easier.  We discuss why autumn may be the best time to have your surgery.  We also discuss "do it yourself" plastic surgery.  You won't believe the things you can buy on the internet and do to yourself.

Every year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons compiles statistics on how many cosmetic surgery procedures are performed every year by its members.  On today's show, we talk about the most common procedures, and the ones that are gaining or losing popularity.  

There are dozens of different facelifts that are performed by different plastic surgeons.  Some lift only the skin, most are the two layered "SMAS" lifts, but in vogue are the "deep plane" lifts.  The question is whether the riskier deep plane lift is any better than the more popular SMAS lift.  On this show, we answer this question.  And we also discuss how lips are made bigger and more beautiful, without the "duck lips" look.