Botox, Juvederm, Restylane and Laser Hair Removal in New York

“At What Price Beauty” Check out Today’s Deals

This is the title of an article from the New York Times on April 14, 2011 in which I was quoted. I guess that shows how far behind I am in my blogging. Anyway, the article interviews a number of high end providers such as Oscar Blandi Salon and Jennifer Jablow, DDS, a highly respected dentist. I was asked about placing an offer in Gilt City for discounts on Botox, facial fillers (Juvederm and Restylane) and laser hair removal. I chose Gilt City since I am a regular consumer and I see that they represent quality manufacturers and businesses. My promotion ran in December so people can get a quick fix to look younger for the holidays.

I found the vast majority of patients to be really nice people and high end consumers who were looking to try Botox or fillers for the first time, people looking for a new doctor to perform these treatments on them, and a few just looking for a bargain.

The next question was, would I do this again? I don’t want to repeat this offer for a long time since I don’t want to undercut my loyal patients who have been coming to me for years and paying higher prices and “cheapen my brand.” This sentiment was echoed by a patient on who I had performed surgery last year who owns a boutique public relations firm. She said she was impressed that I was forward thinking in running the offer on Gilt City but that I should “never do that again.”

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS

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Pro Bono Facial Reconstructive Surgery, Otoplasty

Giving back to the community,

One of the greatest rewards as a surgeon is the ability to use my skills to give back to others. I have been lucky to be associated with the Little Babyface Foundation. We surgeons donate our time and expertise to perform pro-bono surgery on children with facial deformities from around the world. The foundation pays for travel, housing and all associated medical costs other than surgeon’s fees for these deserving children.

Post op day 6, the day the bandages came off

In May, I corrected congenitally (inborn) deformed ears for a sweet seven-year-old girl named Samantha from South Dakota. Samantha had protruding ears with one side folded over, called a lop ear. Good Morning America featured Samantha’s story, which was about bullying and her mother’s proactive decision to get Samantha surgery. Otoplasty surgery for an inborn deformity is corrective plastic surgery—not cosmetic. Samantha’s confidence is now soaring, her peers embrace her, and she looks beautiful! You can see this segment by clicking on the following link: (Samantha on Good Morning America)

To summarize:  It is wonderful being able to use the unique opportunities I have had by allowing me to become a surgeon to give back to others.

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