Straight Talk about Cosmetic Surgery with Dr. Arthur Perry
Episodes
Liposuction! WOR radio show 11/7/2020
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liposuction has been one of the two most popular cosmetic procedures each year since 1985. On tonight's show, I discuss this incredibly wonderf...
Dr. Michael Roizen on What's Your Wrinkle 11/7/2020
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Roizen joined me for a full half hour - discussing his new diet book, COVID, and many other topics. Tune in for the best show we've...
Dr. Michael Roizen speaks about What to Eat...When, and so much more. WOR show 11/7/2020
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You are what you eat, my mother always told me. And if you listen to Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus of the Cleveland Clinic, yo...
Dr. Ed Zuckerberg - going to the dentist during Covid. Oct 24, 2020 WOR radio show
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On tonight's show, I have Dr. Ed Zuckerberg as my guest. As a dentist, he was instrumental in stimulating his son Mark to start Facebook, but D...
Peels or Lasers - which is better - WOR radio show Oct 10, 2020
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Great show tonight! So many of my patients are confused - should they have a peel or a laser? And which level of peel is right for them? We hammer...
Wacky Myths in Plastic Surgery - WOR show Sept. 19, 2020
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of plastic surgery is wonderful. Procedures have been developed that help people look normal. NORMAL. That's the goal in both reconstr...
Eyelid Lifts - WOR show Sept. 12, 2020
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we discussed one of my favorite procedures - eyelid lifting surgery, called blepharoplasty surgery. In this local anesthesia procedures, upp...
Deer antlers in skin care? OMG! WOR show 8/22/2020
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Skin care companies are constantly searching or ingredients that will motivate you to purchase something new...and expensive. So, have you heard abo...
The cosmetic surgery consultation - WOR show Aug 15, 2020
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The decision to have cosmetic surgery is a big one. Choose your plastic surgeon wisely, and then prepare for your consultation. The consultation i...
Hiding cosmetic procedures with masks WOR show Aug 8, 2020
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID19 is a terrible scourge. But it has allowed many people to have cosmetic surgery because so many people are telecommuting - performing their j...
Best procedures to do during the Coronavirus epidemic. 8/1/21 show
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You're wearing a mask anyway, so why not take advantage of it. Procedures that normally would keep you in hiding can be performed now and you&a...
The most common plastic surgery procedures, part 2 July 25, 2020 WOR Show
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we completed our discussion of the most common plastic surgery procedures. Breast augmentations, liposuction, eyelid lifts, rhinoplasties, ...
The most popular plastic surgery procedures in 2019 - July 18, 2020 WOR show
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the largest plastic surgery organization in the world, asks its members the number of procedures ...
Cosmetic procedures with medical benefit. WOR show 7/11/20
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most cosmetic surgical procedures are performed solely for cosmetic benefit. But there are two procedures that also have medical benefit. On tonig...
Drive Through Botox? Not on this show. WOR 6/27/20 show.
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some plastic surgeons do strange things. Like the one who is doing "drive through Botox" in his own garage. Makes no sense - from an inf...
Myths and truths of Platelet Rich Plasma - WOR show 6/20/2020
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
PRP - or platelet rich plasma is one of those mythological procedures in cosmetic surgery. Sometimes called the Vampire facial, this procedure takes...
The nonsurgical rhinoplasty - can it work? WOR show June 13, 2020
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ulthera uses high intensity sound energy to rejuvenate the skin. It does that by literally burning the tissues under the skin. This shrinks the ti...
Why I rarely operate on the nasal septum during rhinoplasty. WOR show 2/29/20
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I perform cosmetic rhinoplasties (nasal reshaping surgery), I rarely touch the septum. Most patients have a slightly deviated septum (the cartila...
Everything you want to know about liposuction - WOR show Feb 16, 2020
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liposuction is the most popular cosmetic procedure amongst the 25 to 65 year old population. 268,000 people had it last year. The procedure is ver...
Get ready for the next generation of Botox like drugs! WOR show Feb 8, 2020
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport are the three common botulinum drugs - they paralyze muscles and reduce wrinkles. But on average they last only 4 months....
The wonderful world of Botox - WOR show Feb 2, 2020
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Botox is the most popular procedure in all of plastic surgery. With over 6 and a half million people having Botox last year, it is incredibly safe a...
Ears - the next frontier in cosmetic surgery- WOR show Jan 25, 2020
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we age, our ears lose their youthful beauty. Yes, they did have youthful beauty - by the time you are 60, your ears elongate, grow, lose volume, ...
Tummy Tucks - cosmetic surgery with a functional benefit- WOR radio show 1/11/20
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy does a number on your belly. Your skin stretches and your rectus muscles drift off to your sides. This causes your tummy to fall forward...
Peel or laser for facial rejuvenation - that is the question. WOR Jan 18, 2020 show
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On tonight's show, we answered the question - laser or peel? We also discussed the enormous number of facelift procedures. Which one is best?...
The biggest bang for your buck procedures in plastic surgery - 1/4/20 WOR show
05 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Plastic surgery has so many great procedures - some of them are costly and some are less expensive. Today, we discussed the biggest bang for your bu...
Wrinkle Filler - the good, the bad, and the blind..WOR radio show 12/28/19
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wrinkle filler has revolutionized facial rejuvenation. It's not just for filling wrinkles - filler is used to make lips, earlobes, noses, chins...
Stupid plastic surgery - abdominal etching - WOR radio show Dec 7, 2019
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are many many stupid procedures that are performed by plastic surgeons. Abdominal etching is one of those. In this procedure, the fat of the...
How to not lose your nipples when getting a breast reduction - WOR show Dec 1, 2019
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Breast reductions are so common - they are both cosmetic and medically advised procedures. You'll look and feel better after this surgery. Bu...
The follies of choosing a plastic surgeon through Yelp - WOR Nov 17, 2019 show
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yelp might be a great way to find a plumber or restaurant, but is it the best way to find a plastic surgeon? Two Nevada plastic surgeons might say &...
The myth of CBD and skin - WOR show 11/9/19
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CBD oil is just another of a long list of hyped up ingredients that are supposed to do wonders for the skin. It turns out that there is absolutely n...
How old is too old for cosmetic surgery - WOR show Oct 27, 2019
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we age, the risks of surgery increase but the benefits do not increase. So at some point, it just doesn't make sense to risk your health to ...
Treatment of hair loss in women October 26 WOR Show
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rogaine has been used for hair loss in men and women. A new study showed that this drug is quite effective in regrowing hair. Tonight we discussed...
Why your skin should be acidic - WOR show Sept. 8, 2019
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most destructive skin care products is alkaline soap. And most soap is alkaline. Your skin should be acidic and when you wash with alka...
Why Plant Stem Cells can't work in skin care. WOR show 9/7/19
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each year, the skin care industry searches for new ingredients that can hopefully cure wrinkles. The vast majority of these new ingredients are usel...
Live from the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Sept. 21, 2019 WOR show
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, I broadcast live from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting in San Diego, California. I was invited to this year's meeting ...
Liposuction of the neck - the biggest bang for your buck procedure in plastic surgery - WOR show Oct 12, 2019
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In just about an hour, I can suction fat from your neck and jowls under local anesthesia, and give you the appearance of huge weight loss! For a rea...
The truth behind probiotics in skincare - WOR radio show 10/5/19
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The skincare industry is constantly trying to find new ingredients. While some of them really do help the skin, the vast majority are useless. Thi...
The myth of charcoal in skincare - WOR August 10, 2019 show
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are dozens of skincare products that tout the "detox" benefits of charcoal. But it turns out that there's absolutely no science...
The truth about Vitamin C for the skin - WOR show 8/17/19
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Vitamin C is, perhaps, the most important skincare ingredient. It stimulates the formation of collegen, the skin's structural protein. But th...
Ulthera - high energy focused ultrasound proven again. WOR radio show 7/20/19
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I've been performing Ulthera for 9 years and the studies keep affirming its usefulness. Tonight, we discuss the latest study that documented Ul...
Why would anyone want to remove a rib to look better? WOR show 7/6/19
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Plastic surgery should be performed to help people look normal. And natural. So when someone comes in asking for something bizarre, like to have a...
Nasal Reshaping - Rhinoplasty - WOR show June 29, 2019
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The most creative and the most difficult procedure in all of plastic surgery is nasal reshaping, known as rhinoplasty surgery. Tonight, we discuss w...
Truths and myths of sunscreens - WOR show June 22, 2019
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the beginning of summer and the need for sunscreen is at its peak. On tonight's show, we discussed why an SPF 15 sunscreen with zinc ...
Getting married - here's the cosmetic surgery procedures you can do before the wedding... WOR show June 16, 2019
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I get so many calls just a few weeks before the big day - from the bride but more commonly the mother of the bride - to help them look better and youn...
Dangerous manicures
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think manicures are safe? Nail polish exposes you to some pretty harmful chemicals...like acetone. But how about those UV lights that harde...
Eyelid and Facelifts - the ultimate facial rejuvenation. June 8, 2019 WOR show.
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Beautiful skin starts with good skin care and continues with minor procedures like Botox and fillers. Eventually, however, mother thyme catches up o...
Does Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) help your appearance? June 1, 2019 WOR show
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Platelet Rich Plasma is your own blood - minus the red and white blood cells. It's plasma with platelets and it's being used to rejuvenate...
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the safest sunscreens. WOR March 30, 2019 show.
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Ultraviolet Index is a number from 0 to 11 that helps you decided whether you need to use sunscreen that day. It is a complex number derived fro...
Surprising facts about Wrinkle Fillers May 5, 2019 WOR show
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This was a bonus Sunday night show. We completed the discussion of wrinkle fillers. I talked about how I can rejuvenate the neck and upper chest w...
Wrinkle Fillers are not just for wrinkles anymore May 4, 2019 WOR show
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wrinkle fillers have been around since the early 1980s, but it was not until 2003 when Restylane was introduced that their popularity skyrocketed. N...
Milk Thistle in Skincare - 4/13/19 WOR show
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Silymarin, the key ingredient in milk thistle, is an incredible antioxidant. Now it's been shown to be a great herbal treatment for the pigment...
Facial Rejuvenation - April 27, 2019 WOR show
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In tonight's show, we discussed the safety of botulinum toxin (Botox) and my 22 year experience injecting it. There is NO EVIDENCE that long te...
Things that grow on your skin
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is a veritable zoo of things that can grow on your skin. From freckles to skin cancers, tonight we discuss these things - and we discuss the t...
Threadlifts bite the dust...again!
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barbed sutures have been the noninvasive facelift hope of plastic surgeons for over a decade. The first generation failed miserably and were taken o...
Death during a French penile augmentation.
10 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A French billionaire died last week during a penile augmentation. We won't debate the merits of that procedure, but tonight we discussed how to...
6400 different facelifts - explained!
24 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Virtually every plastic surgeon performs their own variant of a facelift. Some are 1 layer, some 2 layers, some deep, some superficial, some short s...
Disasters with medical tourism...let the buyer beware...
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Infections and deaths in a Tijuana Mexico clinic were in the news this week. The CDC warned Americans not to have surgery there, because of a dozen ...
Blindness with Wrinkle Filler - a warning.
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, my guest was Dr. Robert Grant, chief of plastic surgery at both Columbia and Cornell. We spoke about a new study that documented just how eas...
Terrible cosmetic surgery - Dr. Perry guest on Mark Simone WOR show
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Pelosi, the Kardashians, Joan Rivers, Michael Jackson - they all have something in common - bad plastic surgery. Dr. Perry, as a guest on the ...
Fixing Gummy Smiles
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
People who show a lot of gum when they smile have "gummy smiles". Plastic surgeons work with dentists to fix this problem. Dr. Dean Vafi...
Rejuvenating the face with lasers
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I've been using lasers since my days at Harvard Medical School beginning in 1981. One of their most spectacular uses is to rejuvenate the face....
The breast implant cancer scare
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Silicone breast implants have been around for decades. Just recently, they have been shown to cause a peculiar type of lymphoma. Very scar, but to...
How I do a tummy tuck
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
130,000 people a year have tummy tucks in the USA. The procedure returns tummies to the pre-pregnancy appearance. The rectus muscles are brought t...
The biggest bang for your buck procedures in plastic surgery - part 2
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Each year I come up with my list of the procedures in plastic surgery that make the biggest impact for the lowest cost. Everyone knows that breast i...
How to make beautiful ears
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ears are the neglected area of facial rejuvenation. But how many women hide their ears because of elongated earring holes or earrings that have ri...
Why Dr. Perry's Skincare is real, honest, and effective!
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With thousands of different brands of skincare, how can a consumer choose honest, effective, and nontoxic skin care? It's virtually impossible ...
How to make Botox work faster
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A new study showed that exercise immediately after receiving Botox injections caused it to work faster. That's good news for the most popular p...
Destroying wrinkles with the CO2 laser
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The carbon dioxide laser has been used to improve appearance for two decades. Today, we use this laser in a very sophisticated way - instead of vapo...
The most dangerous procedure in plastic surgeon - the Brazilian Butt Lift
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people are dying from the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. Warnings have been released by the American Society of Plasti...
Fixing deformed earlobes
29 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen those "gauges" that are stretching teen's earlobes? I had a mother bring her daughter in "by the ear" to have ...
There's a new Botox headed your way
22 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Botox is the most popular procedure in all of plastic surgery. The Botox company (Allergan) has purchased another company that makes a short acting B...
Sucking fat! The truth about liposuction
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Liposuction is the most popular procedure in plastic surgery. Tonight, we discuss the benefits and risks of this fat altering procedure.
Interview with Dr. Ron Moy, superstar dermatologist
08 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ron Moy is one of the leading dermatologists in the world. Tonight, he discussed lasers for aging skin. We spoke about lasers, Intense Pulsed Lig...
Lasers to rejuvenate hands
18 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So many women have concentrated on their aging faces and, in the past, have disregarded their aging hands. We now have Radiesse filler to hide tendon...
How gummy bear implants and galaflex make complex breast augmentations simpler
11 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Breast augmentations are the most common cosmetic surgical procedure. The new gummy bear (form stable) implants have revolutionized these operations....
The FDA warns against vaginal rejuvenation
04 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I hate to say "I told you so" but...I told you so. Over a year ago, I discussed how plastic surgeons were being enticed to perform vaginal ...
Breasts - Little, Big, and Droopy
28 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I rarely meet a woman who is happy with their breasts. Most women think their breasts are either too small, too large, or droopy. Fortunately, we ha...
Treatment of those first wrinkles
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sun damage is the major determinant of skin aging. Wrinkles, splotchy pigmentation, rough skin, and visible capillaries are hallmarks of aging. In t...
Why the Brazilian Butt Lift is the deadliest procedure in plastic surgery
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Plastic surgeons have sent out a warning that the chance of dying with the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is 1 in 3000. You may not think that is high, bu...
The no pignose rhinoplasty
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nasal reshaping surgery is my favorite surgical procedure. That's because it is both the most difficult cosmetic procedure and also the most cre...
Scurvy of the skin! How Vitamin C deficiency makes your skin look old
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Vitamin C is the most important vitamin for the skin. As we age, our skin thins and loses collagen. Vitamin C deficiency is called scurvy. And scur...
Facial Rejuvenation with Lasers
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aging skin can be rejuvenated with Botox, Fillers, Ulthera, surgery, Peels, and lasers. Tonight, we discussed how Intense Pulsed Light, and the Erbiu...
The case of the other cheeks - Ulthera is now used for buttock cellulite!
16 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ulthera is an 8 year old technology that focuses high intensity ultrasound under the skin. It heats the tissue and tightens the skin and generates co...
Professionalism in the OR - the case of the twerking doctor
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlanta dermatologist who danced and sang in the OR before she lost her license illustrates how some doctors simply do not understand the gravity ...
Intense Pulsed Light for Acne and Activated Charcoal in Skincare
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is sort of like a laser. IPL is a great way to treat acne. Treatments every 2-3 weeks are as good as Accutane for this co...
Lasers in plastic surgery
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lasers are used to smooth wrinkles, remove hair, blast away red and brown marks, and remove capillaries. Tonight, we begin a multi part discussion ab...
Lasers Make You Prettier
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lasers are not new - I've been using them since 1981 - when I was an intern at Harvard Medical School. They keep getting better, faster, and sma...
Fat Necks
05 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fat necks. Turkey gobblers. Double chins. Call it what you want, but most of us get this as we age. Plastic surgeons have many tricks up our sleev...
The newest things in plastic surgery from the ASAPS meeting
28 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the largest organization of plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic surgery. I am proud t...
The many different facelift techniques
21 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are dozens of facelift techniques in practice by plastic surgeons. Some of these are very complex and dangerous and others are simpler. But mo...
Facial Rejuvenation
14 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a technical glitch, we discussed facial rejuvenation tonight. We also discussed skin creams that are designed to "burn off" moles and...
Eyelid Rejuvenation
07 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your eyelids are usually the first areas of your face to show aging. Tonight, we discussed how I evaluate your eyelids for cosmetic surgery. We disc...
Dr. Craig Smith, Surgery Chairman at Columbia, discusses the newest things in surgery
31 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this evening was Dr. Craig Smith, the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Columbia University. Dr. Smith oversees one of the most innov...
How to stay safe with cosmetic surgery
24 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cosmetic surgery should be very safe. There have been a number of deaths in Florida offices recently. On today's show, we analyze those deaths ...
The Penis Facial...and other really stupid skincare
17 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrities seem to come up with some absolutely ridiculous ideas for things that will keep their skin looking great. This week's mind numbing i...
To tell or not to tell - do we divulge our plastic surgery
10 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some people tell everyone they had cosmetic surgery. Others hide it like a state secret. What's the correct thing to do? Of course that's...
How large should plastic surgeons make breasts?
10 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's an age old question, isn't it? Actually it's a question from 1962 and it gets asked thousands of times a week across the USA. Br...
The Oscars of plastic surgery - the most popular procedures in 2017
03 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, right around Oscars time, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons releases its annual statistics for the most popular procedures in plast...
The Ideal breast implant - a new way to make breasts larger
10 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For most of the last 40 years, there have been only 2 or 3 breast implant companies. Their products are fairly limited, with saline implants, silicon...
The busiest season for cosmetic surgery is right NOW
03 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's the middle of winter, but spring is around the corner. Most people put on a few pounds over Thanksgiving and Christmas and right about now,...