Straight Talk about Cosmetic Surgery with Dr. Arthur Perry

The Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty. 12/16/24 WOR show.

Nose reshaping - known technically as "rhinoplasty" - is my favorite procedure. It is a challenging surgery, with the highest rate of requiring a revision of all cosmetic surgery procedures. That's because of the sometimes unpredictable tissue response - cartilage can warp, bone can regrow... and that adds up to a 15% redo rate. Hyaluronic acid filler has been used to perform nonsurgical rhinoplasties and now it has been used to correct imperfections after rhinoplasty. On this sho...

How plastic surgeons fix "Ozempic Face" - WOR show 12/9/23

The new weight loss drugs, headlined by Ozempic, are so effective that the weight just pours off people's bodies. But with rapid weight loss, skin cannot shrink fast enough, and so jowls, hanging neck skin, and sunken in cheeks are common. I fix "Ozempic Face" with fillers, Ulthera and yes - fat injections. Listen to the podcast to hear how I fix Ozempic Face.

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

The eyelids age before the rest of the face. Even 40 year olds often undergo eyelid lifting procedures and certainly virtually everyone over the age of 50 has some extra skin and fat of the eyelids. Blepharoplasties, as they are known, are extremely effective procedures that can rapidly rejuvenate the eyelids. On this show, we discuss eyelid surgery - the risks, the benefits, and what other procedures might be needed along with the eyelid lift.

Making bigger chins

There are only 8000 surgical chin augmentations each year in the USA. But hundreds of thousands of additional people have nonsurgical chin augmentations with hyaluronic acid or other fillers. On this program, we discuss what the ideal chin should look like. We also discuss second facelifts and how second procedures can fix problems created with the first lift.

Lower eyelid rejuvenation

Bags of the lower eyelids are hard to hide with makeup. Fat from around the eyes protrudes as we age. Surgery is the best solution, but there's a new hyaluronic acid product that can fill the lower lid grooves. On this show, we discuss rejuvenating the lower eyelids - from surgery to that new filler, to the direct excision of lower eyelid/upper cheek "festoons". Tune in.

Facelifts in 2023

Facelifts have been performed for over 100 years. The results are continually improving and the procedure has become safer and safer. On this show, we discuss how facelifts are not necessarily brow lifts, checklifts, or necklifts - rather, they are individualized procedures depending on the exact issue the patient has.

The newest procedures in plastic surgery. October 14, 2023 WOR show

Every year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has their annual meeting. The newest procedures are revealed at this meeting

Nonphysicians injecting Botox. Beware!

There were over 8 million Botox injections in the USA last year. But you'd be surprised to learn that many, if not most, were not injected by plastic surgeons. And many weren't even injected by physicians. We discuss the dangerous rise in non physicians injecting Botox and fillers in this episode. We also discussed how plastic surgeons remove moles and get the best possible scars.

Microdermabrasion for skin health. WOR show 9/30/23

Clean skin is essential for healthy skin. Clean skin starts with daily washing and exfoliation with a washcloth or fruit acids. For the cleanest skin, microdermabrasion every few weeks exfoliates and suctions out pores. But microdermabrasion has other benefits - it allows active ingredients like retinoids and vitamin C to better penetrate skin. On this show, Dr. Perry discusses the benefit of microdermabrasion, as an integral part of a skincare program.

Why Plastic Surgeons make the best scars. WOR show 9/16/23

Many different doctors can remove moles or skin cancers. But plastic surgeons simply do it best. Plastic surgeons have many techniques and tricks available to them that other doctors can not or do not know how to utilize. On today's show, we discuss the techniques that plastic surgeons use to give you the best scar possible after having something removed.

The most popular procedures in plastic surgery. WOR show 8/26/23

Each year the American Society of Plastic Surgeons release statistics for cosmetic surgery performed by their members. Tonight, we discuss last year's most popular procedures and - my favorite - the procedures that are losing popularity. Listen in.

Seeing Red - using lasers to remove red marks. WOR show 8/19/23

Capillaries are red blood vessels. They can be visible on the face or legs. They can group as angiomas and can be numerous in rosacea. The YAG laser treats them on the face and body and strong salt water solution is useful for leg spider veins. On this show, we discuss red marks and their treatment.

Overdone plastic surgery - it takes two to tango. WOR 8/12/23 show

So many women, particularly younger women, overdo plastic surgery. Giant lips, cheeks that look like they contain golf balls, eyebrows halfway up the forehead... the list goes on. It takes a willing plastic surgeon and a requesting patient to get these bizarre results. The internet and "influencers" are responsible for this phenomenon. On today's show, we dissect why people want to look so different...

Breast Reduction surgery. WOR 8/5/23 show

Breast reductions are one of the more common procedures in plastic surgery. Not only is there a cosmetic improvement, but neck and back pain, rashes around the breasts, and bra straps that dig into the shoulders are common issues in women with excessively large breasts. On today's show, we discuss breast reduction surgery .

Total Body MRI for detecting early disease. WOR show 7/22/23

The next generation physical exam includes MRI visualization of every organ in the body. On this show, Dr. Perry discussed the Prenuvo total body MRI that he recently underwent with radiologist Dr. Sean London. Dr. Perry also discussed eyelid rejuvenation surgery, known as a blepharoplasty. Tune in.

Plastic surgery to look like Barbie? WOR show 7/15/23

64 years ago, the first Barbie doll was made with unrealistic anatomic proportions. With the release of the new Barbie movie, some plastic surgeons are helping women look like Barbie. This violates basic teachings in plastic surgery and feeds into body dysmorphic disorder, a psychiatric disorder where people will never be satisfied with their image. On this show, we explore the bizarre phenomenon of trying to look like a doll with a 19 inch waist! Tune in.

The Cure for Dark Circles Under Eyes. WOR show 7/1/23

So many people are plagued with both dark circles under their eyes and visible eyelid grooves. On this show, cohost Susan Warner and I discuss when skincare, peels, lasers, or eyelid lifts are the cure for this problem. And with the introduction of the new filler -Restylane Eyelight - specifically made for underage grooves, we're entering a new era of treatment. Listen in.

Plastic surgeons are masters of mole removal. WOR show 6/24/23

Everyone has about 25 moles. Most are benign and hidden. But moles on the face can be the focus of attention - not in a good way! And some moles can develop into melanomas. On this show, we discuss why plastic surgeons are the best type of doctor to remove moles and skin cancers - particularly on the face.

Plastic Surgery to prevent aging - is it possible? WOR show 6/10/23

Preventive Botox is a real thing - and I'm a believer if you're late 20s and want to stall wrinkle development. The question then comes up if you can have a facelift or and eyelid lift before sagging occurs...to prevent sagging from happening. On this show, we answer the question that 20 and 30 somethings across the globe are asking. Tune in.

Deadly Mommy Makeovers - WOR show 6/3/23

":Mommy Makeovers" have been popularized by "influencers" on social media. The recent death of an influencer during a mommy makeover underscores the danger of this procedure. On today's show, we discuss why Dr. Perry believes that mommy makeovers increase the risk of complications from tummy tuck surgery. We discuss how this combination of post-pregnancy body contouring can be performed safely. Tune in.

The Under Bra Backlift. WOR show 5/27/23

Many women have rolls of extra skin and fat on their backs. Bra straps squeeze the skin and create embarrassing bulges. There's a new procedure that can help contour the back, allowing you to wear clothing and bathing suits without worry. On this show, we discuss backlifts and the biggest bang for your buck plastic surgery procedures.

Wrinkle filler is not just for wrinkles anymore. WOR show 5/20/23

Hyaluronic acid is a versatile filling material. Of course it fills wrinkles. It fills deflated lips. It fills nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and sunken in cheeks. We can reshape chins and cheeks and even fill chest and neck wrinkles and shriveled ears. Today we discuss the good and the bad aspects of filler. We also discussed sun damage to the face- wrinkles, rough skin, red capillaries, and even skin cancers. How to protect your skin and what you can do to reverse the damage....

Biggest bang for your buck procedures in plastic surgery. WOR show 5/13/23

The biggest bang for your puff procedures in plastic surgery - the procedures that make the biggest impact at the (relatively) lowest cost. On this show, we talk about those procedures And, do you have those annoying puffs of skin to the side of your mouth? That's been a tough problem but there's a new procedure that uses "microliposuction" to smooth those areas. Tune in.

Skin cancer reconstruction. WOR show 4/29/23

Basal cell carcinomas are the most common skin cancer. The two most common methods of removal are Mohs surgery by a dermatologist and frozen section surgery by plastic surgeons. Once the cancer is removed, plastic surgeons put things back together using various techniques including skin grafts and flaps. On todays show, Co-host Susan Warner and I discuss skin cancers and reconstructions. We also discussed "cleaning up" faces by shaving off and trimming all of those benign things that d...

Plastic surgery procedures that are extinct! WOR show 4/22

Live from Miami at the Aesthetic Society's annual meetings, we discuss the newest procedures in plastic surgery. We discuss the procedures from a decade ago that were so hot but are not being performed anymore. This underscores why plastic surgeons and YOU should not jump on brand new, and often unproven, procedures.

WOR show 4/15/23

Breast Lifting Surgery - WOR show 4/8/23

Most women develop droopy breasts after pregnancy. The fix is called a mastopexy - a breast lifting procedure that is easily done as an outpatient procedure. Mastopexies are simple procedures that can restore a youthful appearance to the breast. Listen to this episode to learn more

Susan Warner turns the table on Dr. Perry. WOR show 4/1/23

Co-host Susan Warner turned the table on Dr. Perry on this April Fool's Show. In an unrehearsed interrogation, Susan asked the tough questions that have been on her mind, and the minds of consumers of plastic surgery everywhere. Tune in for a "one of a kind" episode.

Timeline for cosmetic surgery before weddings. WOR show 2/18/23

When planning for the big day, so many people want to look better. But you'll need recovery time after cosmetic surgery before being the center of attention. On this show, we give you a timeline for Botox, fillers, lasers, and facelifts - how soon before the wedding you can have these. We also discuss the current trend of "Ozempic Face" - loss of facial fat following rapid weight loss.

Overdone or her choice? Madonna's plastic surgery - WOR show 2/11/23

Megyn Kelly attacked Madonna last week for changing her appearance with the aid of plastic surgery. Today we discuss the overdone look or the gaunt look of the Hollywood elite - two clashing trends. We also discuss how the new Vectra camera can help determine what size breast implants to use in augmentations.