Breast reductions are one of the great procedures that have both medical and aesthetic, as well as psychological benefits. The procedure is increasingly popular and relatively low risk. On this show, we discussed how one celebrity had 9 reconstructive procedures after her botched breast reduction. Why would that be? We talk about how breast reductions are performed and what the real risks are.
Feb 08, 2023•56 min•Season 18Ep. 5
Each year the International Society of Plastic Surgeons finds out which procedures are the most common in the world. This year it was liposuction. And for good reason. Liposuction is an effective and safe procedure that removes unwanted fat deposits. Contrast that with the so called "noninvasive" procedures that freeze, heat, or fry fat. Those procedures also have complications and are less effective and sometimes more costly than liposuction. We'll discuss the 1% paradoxical GROW...
Jan 29, 2023•56 min•Season 18Ep. 4
Sounds crazy - but children are having cosmetic surgery. Ear setbacks are done as early as age 6 and 13 year old girls are having their noses reshaped. And yes, 16 year olds are having lip augmentations and "baby Botox"? - well, not actually in babies but even some 18 year olds are preventing wrinkles with Botox. Listen in...
Jan 22, 2023•56 min•Season 18Ep. 3
They're freckles when you're a kid...but they're age spots when you're an adult. And plastic surgeons spend a lot of effort helping you get rid of them. From lasers to peels, to freezing the off to skin care, on today's show, Dr. Perry and cohost Susan Warner sort through all of the methods, letting you know which ones actually work. We also talked about breast surgery, breast implants, and tummy tucks on this show.
Jan 15, 2023•56 min•Season 18Ep. 2
Social influencers are self appointed "experts" in skin care, plastic surgery, and just about anything. But are their opinions worth any more than your own? Listen to today's show to learn why their opinions may not really be opinions, but rather advertisements.
Jan 08, 2023•56 min•Season 18Ep. 1
The term "hip dips" is flooding the internet as a new issue for millennials. But I've been fixing these hip and thigh fat deposits for 3 decades. On this show, we talk about how simple the fix really is. We also discussed a longer acting Botox, how the nose grows as we age, and a warning about eyelash growing products. And, my Cohost Susan Warner (just published in Newsweek!) and I discussed how influencers rail away about products and procedures without knowledge and without lega...
Oct 30, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 41
Eyelid surgery is the 5th most common cosmetic surgical procedure. The eyes are the focus of the face and they begin to age before other areas. In this show, we discuss when to have a eyelid lift, and how the procedure is done. We also talk about a new simple brow lifting procedure. Tune in!
Oct 22, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 40
This week Daxxify was FDA approved - this drug is the longest acting botulinum type drug so far. It is supposed to last 6 months, as opposed to 3-4 for the other similar drugs. Cohost Susan Warner and I discuss Daxxify on this show. We also discussed some disturbing news about breast implants - a second cancer linked to them.
Sep 10, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 32
There are so many women who have been deformed with filler. Their lips look duck-like. They have overfilled faces and obliterated nasolabial folds. That's because so many unartistic doctors, dentists, nurses, and even aestheticians are injecting filler. Dr. Perry has developed his technique using many hundreds of micro droplets of hyaluronic acid to rejuvenate the face. Listen to this show to learn about this technique.
Sep 03, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 31
148,000 women removed their breast implants last year! That's a lot of women. On this show, we discuss why women are removing their implants. We also discussed why women make their breasts smaller with reductions. This lively show featured cohost Susan Warner and Winston, her Scottish Terrier.
Aug 27, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 25
Rhinoplasties are the most difficult operation in plastic surgery. And so 10-20% of procedures need to be redone. Not fun for the patient or the plastic surgeon, but a fact of life. On this show, we discuss the difficulty of second rhinoplasties and what needs to be done. We also had star personal trainer, Kerry Aissa, as a guest talking about how training can improve your appearance. Kerry discussed the importance of cardiovascular exercise and strength training and how being in shape can help ...
Aug 20, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 24
The FDA has finally begun removing products for the home removal of moles. It sounds incredible, but online there are many companies that sell home surgery kits and supplies and a variety of products designed for self treatment. On this show, cohost Susan Warner discuss the dangers of self surgery.
Aug 13, 2022•56 min
In March of 2006, Joan Rivers was my guest on this show. 16 years later, she sounds surprisingly up to date. I replay her interview on this show and also discuss otoplasty - ear reshaping surgery.
Jul 14, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 24
Mike Roizen cohosted this show with Dr. Perry for 6 years. Today, Mike rejoins Dr. Perry and cohost Susan Warner (she's prettier than Mike) to discuss how eating and exercising can help you look and feel younger.
Jul 09, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 23
90% of women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. And your skin knows it. It becomes rough, dry, wrinkled, and splotchy. On this show, cohost Susan Warner and I discuss the changes that occur around menopause and how plastic surgeons can reverse those.
Jul 02, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 23
Ears are the forgotten stepchild of the face. But plastic surgeons have developed a wide variety of procedures to keep your ears looking good. We fix torn earlobes, plump up the pruny ones, reduce the size of giant ones, and laser away wrinkles. And of course, there's the otoplasty - ear set back surgery - for protruding ears. On this show, cohost Susan Warner and I discuss ear rejuvenation...and more.
Jun 25, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 24
WIth over 400,000 procedures last year, liposuction is the most common plastic surgical procedure. It's also one that Dr. Perry has been performing for 3 decades. On this show, co-hosted with Susan Warner, we discuss how liposuction is done, how to stay safe, and what the nonsurgical alternatives are.
Jun 11, 2022•56 min
There are dozens of different types of facelifts. On this show, we talk about the different types - what they do, how they are done, and why different plastic surgeons perform different procedures. We also discussed nasal reshaping on this show. Joined by Susan Warner, Dr. Perry simplifies the world of cosmetic surgery for you.
Jun 04, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 20
Some people hide the fact that they've had cosmetic surgery. Others tell everyone. No one really cares whether you've gone under the knife, but they love people who obviously lie about their surgery. On this show, cohost Susan S. Warner and I discuss whether you tell or not. We also discussed the safety of hyaluronidase - the enzyme that dissolves wrinkle filler.
May 28, 2022•56 min
As the summer approaches, UV radiation increases. And along with that, skin cancers and premature aging occur. Sunscreen is the answer, and sunless tanners are also useful. In today's show, my cohost, Susan S. Warner and I discuss everything you need to know to stay safe in the sun this summer.
May 21, 2022•56 min
Does Vitamin D help or hurt you? The Chief Wellness Officer emeritus of the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Mike Roizen answers that question on this episode. And, we discuss how CO2 lasers rejuvenate the skin.
May 14, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 15
The FDA just banned hydroquinone, the most common skin lightener, from over the counter products. A recent paper showed that hydroquinone is most likely a carcinogen, and so the FDA issued warnings to companies that are still selling the product. On this show, we discuss the dangers of skin lighteners. We also discussed earlobe cosmetic surgery - a growing part of cosmetic surgery. And my co-host was Susan S. Warner, a journalist and fellow podcaster, who discussed my unique technique of wrinkle...
May 08, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 14
Plastic surgery has become a highly technical specialty. Not only with surgery, but with the new lasers and "energy based" devices. On this show, we discuss the newest technology in plastic surgery.
Apr 30, 2022•56 min
Facelifts are the gold standard for facial rejuvenation. But this procedure doesn't address aging lips or puffy cheeks. On tonight's show, we discussed a lip lift - a simple procedure that shortens stretched out upper lips. And for puffy cheeks, we talked about removal of the buccal fat pad, a procedure that changes square faces to oval faces. We also discussed Cutera's Secret PRO combination laser/radio frequency micro needling device - a marvel that has been shown to decrease wr...
Apr 10, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 12
It sounds like a dream - removing fat without dieting and building muscle without exercising. Not a dream anymore - Cutera laser company has invented technology that can do just that. Tune in to tonight's show and listen to dermatologist Omar Noor, MD, discuss this revolutionary new technology.
Apr 02, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 11
Eyelid lifts are common cosmetic surgical procedures. But the eye is such a complex organ - it's so important to have an evaluation by an ophthalmologist prior to surgery. On tonight's show, ophthalmologist Dr. Larry Najarian discusses how to stay safe with cosmetic surgery on the eyelids. We also discussed the use of Botox to prevent wrinkles. And a fascinating call from Harriet asked the question - can early facelifts prevent the changes of aging. Tune in.
Mar 26, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 10
Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport are the three most common botulinum toxins. They're widely used for wrinkle reduction and they can also be used to decrease bands in the neck. On this podcast, we explore the safety of botulinum toxins outside of the forehead.
Mar 12, 2022•56 min•Season 17Ep. 9
Plastic surgeons spend a lot of their time helping you look younger. We inject Botox and fillers, and we laser and lift wrinkled sagging skin. With a younger face, we often neglect to rejuvenate the other parts of your body that everyone sees - your hands and upper chest. On this podcast, we discuss the use of fillers, lasers, and Ulthera to rejuvenate these forgotten areas.
Nov 14, 2021•56 min•Season 17Ep. 36
The FDA announced that breast implants will now be packaged with a black box warning. That's the most serious warning the FDA has. Joining me during this show is Dr. Alan Matarasso, former President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, to discuss this new warning.
Oct 31, 2021•56 min•Season 17Ep. 35
Do you want cosmetic surgery to "get" a mate? A job? To look some celebrity? Or do you want it to feel better about yourself. On this show, we discuss who is the best candidate for cosmetic surgery...and who should not have it...
Oct 23, 2021•56 min•Season 17Ep. 34