Straight Talk about Cosmetic Surgery with Dr. Arthur Perry

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the largest organization of plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic surgery. I am proud to be a member and this weekend was our annual meeting - just a few blocks from WABC studios. Tonight, I begin the discussion of the procedures that may just be the "next big thing in plastic surgery"...or they could prove to be a bust...like...

There are dozens of facelift techniques in practice by plastic surgeons. Some of these are very complex and dangerous and others are simpler. But most plastic surgeons can show good results with any technique they use. Tonight, I discuss how I perform my short scar, two layer facelift.

After a technical glitch, we discussed facial rejuvenation tonight. We also discussed skin creams that are designed to "burn off" moles and warts. These creams are dangerous and have already have been linked to absolute disasters. We also discussed ingredients in skin care that actually do work.

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 discuss your eyebrows, the hanging skin over your eyes, and those annoying fat bags. Tune in..

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 innovative surgery departments in the country. Tonight, he discussed advances in pancreatic surgery, cardiac surgery, and aortic surgery. A major focus of tonight's program was skin cancer - ultraviolet light is the cause of most skin cancers. Sunscre...

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 and discuss how to stay safe when having cosmetic surgery. We also discussed how I perform a short scar facelift. We also discuss liposuction, one of the biggest bang for your buck procedures in all of cosmetic surgery. Surprisingly, it is also one of...

Celebrities seem to come up with some absolutely ridiculous ideas for things that will keep their skin looking great. This week's mind numbing idea is the penis facial, which uses epidermal growth factor to rejuvenate the skin. What the celebrities don't know is that this $650 facial ingredient doesn't have a chance on earth of penetrating the skin. Listen in as we discuss this, as...

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. Breast implants should help women appear "normal", not abnormal. Tonight, we discuss how large breast implants should be and what happens when they are too large. We also discussed nicotinamide, truly a wonder drug that decreases the likelihood...

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 up to you - we're all entitled to do what we want. But I always say, the way to get people to stop talking about our surgery is to admit we've had it. That ends the mystery. We also welcomed Meredith Perry to the airwaves tonight. Meredith is...

Every year, right around Oscars time, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons releases its annual statistics for the most popular procedures in plastic surgery. Tonight, we discuss those procedures. Tune in to find out which procedure broke the 7 million barrier for the first time.

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, silicone gel implants, and now the new "gummy bear" implants available. After a very slow start, the "Ideal Implant" is now available. Listen in to hear about this new implant.

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, we look in the mirror and make the decision to look better. So plastic surgeon's offices are the busiest this time of year - with women undergoing breast augmentations, reductions, and lift, tummy tucks and liposuction. On tonight's show, w...

Today, we're talking about nipples - large nipples and inverted nipples. There's a new treatment for inverted nipples that we discuss in this show. We also discuss blepharoplasties - eyelid lifts.

Here are the procedures that have the biggest impact on your appearance for the least cost...Mole removal, light chemical peels, wrinkle filler, chin implants, and liposuction of the neck and jowls. These are procedures that I commonly do...and they can really change your appearance. Today, I hosted a show on WNYM - 970 The Answer...Tune in - it was a great show...

Fat grafting has been around for decades. There's new information about fat grafting that you'll want to hear about. And today, we discuss a new study that looked at the danger of smoking in cosmetic surgery patients.

Hyaluronic acid filler is becoming the most versatile plastic surgery procedure. We can rejuvenate the mouth area, make cheekbones bigger, rejuvenate eyelids, and even hands. And now, the procedure enters another generation with the use of microcannulae - tiny blunt tubes that make the procedure more accurate and safer. Tune in to learn about this incredible procedure.

Plastic surgeons having been performing chin implants for many decades. But in the era of 3D imaging and 3D printing, we are on the verge of having custom implants made precisely for your facial bones. Listen in as we discuss this new treatment. We also discuss a new problem associated with breast implants - a small number of lymphomas have developed in women with textured breast implants.

The biggest "bang for your buck"procedures are ones that have dramatic results, minimal downtime, and reasonable cost. This year, topping the list is wrinkle filler. In 2017, the already incredible fillers were made even better - longer lasting and more natural in appearance. Tonight, I discuss Voluma for cheekbone enhancement, Belotero for lower eyelid grooves, and Restylane for most ot...

Actinic keratoses are premalignant lesions that occur in sun exposed skin. 25% of Americans will develop these. Treatment can be medical, with 5FU or Picato, or surgical with cryotherapy or surgery. We discuss these "lesions" as well as a new treatment for chest actinic keratoses. My guest was Dr. Robert Grant, chief of plastic surgery at Columbia and Cornell - we spoke about "distr...

In our 12th anniversary show (!), we discussed what you can do to look great when you have 4 weeks until the event. This includes Botox, Fillers, and the new Instalift. We also discussed pediatric emergencies with our Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital expert.

Tummy tucks reverse the stretching out of the belly that occurs with pregnancy. Tummy tucks improve not only appearance, but also function. You'll stand up straighter and should have less low back pain. And the real bonus is improved strength. Today we discuss tummy tucks and also cosmetic surgery in teens. Do you think teens have a lower or higher complication rate than adults? You'll b...

Fat is one of the oldest "wrinkle fillers". And most people have a virtually unlimited supply! We discuss how I use fat to fill in larger defects, like asymmetry of the jawline. We also discussed how I rejuvenate the mouth area.

On the 110th anniversary of the facelift, we discuss how the procedure has evolved and how I do the short scar, two layer facelift today. We also discuss eyelid surgery and the wonderful use of wrinkle fillers.

Most women's breasts sag after pregnancy. The skin has been stretched out and the breast tissue squeezes fat, resulting in smaller breasts. After women have breast lifts, they usually say, "why didn't I do this years ago?". Tonight, we discussed this procedure that improves not only breast shape, but self esteem. We also discussed how skincare that promises quick results can&ap...

It's not just the bride that's having cosmetic surgery. It's the mother, the mother-in-law, the sisters, and the bridesmaids. But how close to the big date can you have a procedure. That depends on what procedure. While you can have microdermabrasion the day before the wedding, you should not have a facelift within 6 months of the big day. Tonight, we discuss which procedures you ca...