Facelift Series Episodes

Almost everyone heading into face lift surgery worries about the line in front of the ear. But the cuts everywhere else around it are arguably more challenging. Dr. Bass and Dr. Kylie Edinger walk through every cut made during a facelift — from the sideburn and hairline above the ear, down through or in front of the tragus, around the earlobe, behind the ear, and back into the hairline of the neck. Each location has at least two viable variations, and which one a surgeon picks depends on whet...

The timeline after a facelift matters just as much as the procedure itself. Dr. Bass and Dr. Kylie Edinger walk through what to expect at each phase of recovery and how the right habits can make all the difference. They explain how to manage swelling, protect your incisions, and ease back into normal activity, and share the small mistakes that can slow healing or lead to complications. Get practical guidance on everything from sleep positioning and skincare to exercise timelines and treatm...

Most people focus on the facelift itself, but the real work starts long before surgery day. Dr. Lawrence Bass and Dr. Kylie Edinger talk about why the weeks leading up to a facelift can shape everything from safety to final results. They explain the behind-the-scenes prep plastic surgeons care about most, including medical clearance, blood pressure control, medications and supplements to pause, and why nicotine of any kind is a dealbreaker for uneventful healing. Get their tips on practica...

A great facelift starts long before the day of surgery. It begins in the consultation room. Dr. Lawrence Bass and Dr. Kylie Edinger explain what a thoughtful consultation really looks like, from the questions that help surgeons understand your goals to the conversations that reveal whether your aesthetic vision aligns with theirs. They break down what happens during an exam, why photographs matter, and how to tell if a surgeon’s style fits the natural look you’re after. You’ll also hear th...

Dr. Lawrence Bass and Dr. Kylie Edinger team up to unpack the truth behind one of plastic surgery’s most misunderstood procedures: the facelift. Can it really erase decades of aging, or give you features you never had? Find out what it can (and can’t) do. They also tackle the biggest myths about scars, recovery, and non-surgical alternatives like fillers and threads. Is a scarless facelift real? How long will you really be hiding out? Find out what’s fact, what’s fantasy, and how to set ex...

A facelift may be the star of the show, but it’s rarely a solo act. Dr. Lawrence Bass and Dr. Kylie Edinger break down the “facelift friends” — the add-on procedures and treatments that enhance results, restore balance, and address areas the lift alone can’t fix. The key is harmony. A lifted mid and lower face can still look “off” if the eyes, brows, skin, or lips tell a different age story. By tailoring combinations of surgical and non-surgical treatments to your needs, you can walk away wit...

Worried about getting a facelift? You’re not alone. From anesthesia and recovery time to scars and “looking like someone else,” facelift fears are common, but often based more in myth than reality. Drs. Bass and Edinger break down the most frequent concerns, from medical risks to appearance anxiety, and explain how modern techniques and thoughtful planning keep you safe, natural-looking, and in control of your results. Because when it comes to facial rejuvenation, fear shouldn’t be the thing ...

When we’re young, our faces have a smooth, full look thanks to well-defined fat pads and tight connective tissue. But as we age, those structures start to change, leading to sags, bags and changes in facial shape. Facial aging doesn’t happen all at once. It’s a gradual process that starts as early as your 20s. At first, the face can look more sculpted and angular, but over time, fat volume loss, drooping, and eventually muscle and bone changes become more noticeable. Restoring a youthful look ...

Drs. Bass and Edinger break down what a facelift can and can’t do. Facelifts are great for tightening loose skin, lifting jowls, and restoring volume in the face and neck—helping you look more refreshed and youthful. But they don’t address everything. Wrinkles, sun damage, and changes around the eyes and brows usually need other treatments. There’s a big difference between how facelifts are described online and how surgeons talk about them. The doctors break down that language gap so you know ...

The facelift is the ultimate reset for facial aging and the gold standard for tightening lax skin and restoring a more youthful look. If you want real, lasting improvement, nothing else comes close. Today’s facelift is nothing like your grandmother’s. That’s why we’re launching a new series to break down what facelifts really look like in 2025 and debunk the outdated myths that still linger from decades past. There’s a lot of debate around facelifts, so in this series, Dr. Bass—along with Dr. ...