Straight Talk about Cosmetic Surgery with Dr. Arthur Perry

Facelifts have been around for over 100 years. After a century of the procedure becoming more complicated and risky, there is now a trend towards shorter incisions and less of a dissection. On this show, we discuss this simpler, safer facelift. And...Botox is the most popular procedure in cosmetic surgery and now it has been shown to be safe and effective in the neck. Those bands can now be improved without the need for surgery. Tune in to learn more.

As we age, we accumulate lots of "things" on our skin. Moles, age spots, seborrheic keratoses, cherry angiomas, capillaries, skin cancers, skin tags...and so much more. These "things" are distracting from our appearance and so easy to fix. On this show, we discuss how plastic surgeons "fix" those things and how you can look so much better with one short session.

I love the Apple TV show "Shrinking". But take a look at the characters - Harrison Ford has a terrible chin scar with a mole or "dog ear" at the end. Jason Segal has an unattractive mole on his right marionette line. Jessica Williams has an ugly mole on her left upper lip, Lukita Maxwell as a large mole on her right cheek, Brett Goldstein has a huge mole on his left neck, and Kenajuan Bentley has a group of skin tags and keratoses on his right cheek! What is going on here? There's nothing attractive about moles. Can someone let the cast know that I can remove those unsightly things in less than an hour! On this show, we discuss mole removal, Tune in!

While the vast majority of cosmetic surgery procedures are performed on women, men do have facelifts, eyelid lifts, liposuction, and breast reductions. This is the long awaited show on men's cosmetic surgery procedures! Tune in to learn about the procedures that men have most commonly.

Facelifts are the traditional methods of facial rejuvenation. But sometimes older somewhat forgotten methods work well in special situations. On this show, we discuss direct excision of the turkey gobbler neck skin and direct excision of the nasolabial folds for very deep folds. Tune in!

It takes 14 years after high school to become a plastic surgeon. After medical school, it's a difficult 6 year residency. The first year doctor (intern) learns fundamental techniques in surgery and how to take care of patients. By the end of the 6 years, the surgeon performs their own procedures. On today's show, I speak with 2 plastic surgery residents from the Rutgers New Jersey program. We discuss how the Internet and Influences have made it more difficult to communicate with prospective patients. We also discussed the procedures that are best performed during the cold of the winter. Tune in!

Dr. Michael Roizen joined the show to discuss foods, lifestyle changes, and medical advances that will make 90 years old the new 40 years old! Tune in to a fascinating interview.

Lasers (light energy) are commonly used tools in plastic surgery. The CO2 laser destroys wrinkles and brown spots. The YAG laser erases capillaries and cherry angiomas. The diode laser vaporizes hair. And other energy devices like Ultherapy (sound energy) can lift brows and jowls and tighten crepey skin. On this show, we discuss the different types of lasers and what they can do for you. We also discussed removing moles from cosmetically sensitive areas.

You don't have to look far to see overdone plastic surgery. Some people go so far as to become freakish. On today's show, we discuss how American cosmetic surgery has gone "big" compared to European cosmetic surgery. And we discuss how artistic plastic surgeons try to help you look better...more natural...and less like you've been "done". Tune in.

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.

Nurses are an important part of plastic surgery. They function in the operating room as assistants and are critical to your recovery after surgery. On this program, we discuss plastic surgery nursing with Sarah Monast and Brianne Gonzalez, two nurses who work at the Greenwich Street Surgical facility in New York City, the largest cosmetic surgery operating facility in the United States.