Author Archives: Barbara L Persons, MD, FACS

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It’s All About the Eyes

In our current reality of wearing masks, the eyes have it! With the institution of universal mask-wearing during the COVID 19 pandemic, the primary way our faces show happiness or expression is through our eyes. To that end, let's talk about what we can do to make our eyes look brighter and younger. BOTOX® can …

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Expectations

It is important to have realistic expectations regarding cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Surgery can improve one's appearance or correct a physical imperfection, but it will never solve personal problems or create an entirely new face or body. Miraculous transformation is not possible. The goal of cosmetic surgery is to improve or enhance appearance. Facial harmony …

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Facts About Cosmetic Surgery

Why would a healthy individual ask to be subjected to surgery? The answer is simple: to improve the quality of one's life. How we feel about ourselves and our lives in general is reflected by how we feel about how we look. Today, Americans not only live longer, but live far healthier and more active …

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Body Contouring

The sun is shining brighter and longer, and the temperatures are rising. Summer is here! We all know what this means- shedding our winter clothes and showing more skin. Wouldn’t it be incredible if you could take those unwanted areas of fat and move them somewhere else (the butt, the breasts)? Thankfully, we have the …

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The Lowdown on Botox, Dysport, & Xeomin

Injectable toxins are among the most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S. and with their super-effective wrinkle-reducing abilities and fairly affordable price tag, it’s understandably so. But while Botox (produced by aesthetic giants, Allergan) has become a household name over the years due to being the first to arrive on the scene, it’s worth knowing …

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How Can I Make My Breasts Bigger Without Implants? Natural Breast Augmentation

As women, we have a relationship with our breasts throughout our lives. Size, sensation, position, breastfeeding, and even breast cancer affect this relationship. One in seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It affects how we feel about our breasts. They are an integral part of our feminity and our sexuality. While breast implants …

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Beauty for Future Generations

I have no financial or political interests in this discussion. My purpose is to share my heartfelt love for Lafayette and my deep connection to the Reservoir area, our own mini Yosemite. I typically discuss issues pertaining to surgical procedures and maintaining good health. However, today I want to discuss a different type of wellbeing-- …

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