What’s Your Wrinkle®, the plastic surgery show with Dr. Arthur Perry
440 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★ - 12 ratingsYou've found the longest running plastic surgery show in the USA! New York plastic surgeon Dr. Arthur Perry brings 3 decades of surgical experience to this podcast. Informative, entertaining, and a little off-beat, "What's Your Wrinkle" has been a mainstay of New York radio since 2005. Listen and learn about American's favorite topic - no…not baseball…not sex…but cosmetic surgery and your appearance.
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Episodes
The truth about aesthetician's procedures. 1/6/24 WOR show
January 07, 2024 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBAestheticians in New York City are charging as much as $1800 for various "procedures" - facials, micro needling, and facial massage. Is this fraud or is this the future of beauty? On this show, we look into whether aesthetician's procedures are useful or useless.
In search of the optimal breast size. WOR 12/31/23 show
December 31, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBB, C or D cup? That is the question! Literally - asked by patients, plastic surgeons, and the public. And now science has answered that question, and so many more. On this podcast, we ask the pithy questions - what is the best lipstick color? Should the top or bottom of the breast be larger, and...how big should breasts really be? Listen to this podcast, with the return of my cohost, Susan Warner.
Cosmetic Surgery before a wedding - a timeline. WOR show 12/23/23
December 24, 2023 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThe big day is approaching - perhaps your or your child's wedding is in just a few months and you want to look great for the photographs. You might be considering a facelift...or wrinkle filler, or a laser procedure...and you are unsure how much time you'll need to recover completely before the big day. On this podcast we discuss the time course you'll need. We also spoke about the jaded history of thread lifting - those barbed sutures keep resurfacing...
The Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty
December 17, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBNose 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 show, we d...
How plastic surgeons fix "Ozempic Face" - WOR show 12/9/23
December 10, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBThe 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
December 01, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThe 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.
How plastic surgeons make larger chins
November 12, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThere 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
October 29, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBBags 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
October 23, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBFacelifts 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.
Nonphysicians injecting Botox. Beware!
October 07, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThere 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
September 30, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBClean 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
September 16, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBMany 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
August 26, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBEach 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
August 19, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBCapillaries 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
August 12, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBSo 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
August 05, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBBreast 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
July 22, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThe 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
July 15, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB64 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
July 01, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBSo 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
June 24, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBEveryone 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
June 10, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBPreventive 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
June 03, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB":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
May 27, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBMany 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
May 20, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBHyaluronic 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
May 13, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThe 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
April 29, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBBasal 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 det...
Plastic surgery procedures that are extinct! WOR show 4/22
April 22, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBLive 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.
Breast Lifting Surgery - WOR show 4/8/23
April 08, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBMost 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
April 01, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBCo-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
February 19, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBWhen 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
February 12, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBMegyn 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.
Breast Reductions - WOR show 2/4/23
February 08, 2023 19:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBBreast 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.
Liposuction - the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world - WOR show 1/28/23
January 29, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBEach 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 GROWTH of...
Cosmetic surgery in children. WOR show 1/21/23
January 22, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBSounds 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...
How to get rid of age spots. WOR show 1/14/23
January 15, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThey'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.
Influencers in Plastic Surgery. WOR show 1/7/23
January 08, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBSocial 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.
Hip Dips - a new name for an old liposuction problem. WOR show 10/29/22
October 30, 2022 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThe 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 legally re...
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery - WOR show 10/22/22
October 22, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBEyelid 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!
Introducing Daxxify - the longer acting Botox like drug. WOR show 9/10/22
September 10, 2022 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThis 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.
Dr. Perry's novel technique for facial rejuvenation with filler. WOR show 9/3/22
September 03, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThere 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.
Why would women remove their breast implants? WOR show 8/27/22
August 27, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB148,000 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.
Fixing botched nose jobs. WOR show 8/20/22
August 20, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBRhinoplasties 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 shap...
Home surgery - it's real and it's dangerous! WOR 8/13/22 show
August 13, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThe 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.
Joan Rivers reprise from 2006. WOR show 7/18/22
July 14, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBIn 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.
Dr. Michael Roizen returns - WOR show 7/9/22
July 09, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBMike 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.
Rejuvenating skin in Menopause. WOR show 7/2/22.
July 02, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB90% 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.
Ear cosmetic surgery. WOR radio show 6/25/22
June 25, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBEars 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.
Liposuction - America's Favorite procedure - WOR show 6/11/22
June 11, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBWIth 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.
The many different types of facelifts. WOR show 6/4/22
June 04, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThere 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.
Do you tell people you've had cosmetic surgery. WOR show 5/28/22
May 28, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBSome 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.