Episodes

Sometimes you don’t need a full makeover, but rather just a smart tweak. Dr. Bass introduces the idea of “beauty tweakments,” the small, low-downtime treatments designed to quietly keep aging in check without dramatic change....

What happens when the physician who helped introduce Botox to the world reflects on how far aesthetics has come? Dr. Jean Carruthers shares the unexpected moment that changed everything, and why it still shapes how she thinks...

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 surgeo...

In light of the FDA’s October 2025 warning about RF microneedling, Dr. Bass explains what it actually means for anyone considering the treatment. He explains that RF microneedling isn’t your average facial, but rather a medic...

Trends may keep fashion fresh, but in beauty, they can blur the line between timeless and temporary. Dr. Bass explains how beauty trends start—often with influencers, media cycles, and celebrity culture—and why chasing them c...

Plastic surgery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and Dr. Lawrence Bass wants to keep it that way. As aesthetic care becomes more mainstream, there’s a growing risk of “fast-food” beauty—standardized treatments that ignore individual ...

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 o...

Dr. Bass introduces the idea of a “beauty thermostat”—your personal comfort level with change. Some people have a high-sensitivity thermostat, noticing every small shift and wanting to act quickly. Others have a low-sensitivi...

Dr. Lawrence Bass honors the late Dr. Sam Hamra, a true pioneer in facelift surgery whose innovations forever changed the field. He reflects on Dr. Hamra’s path from Oklahoma to NYU to Dallas, where his curiosity and analytic...

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 a...

Your “beauty lens” is the way you focus on the features that truly matter to you—not your surgeon, not your friends, not Instagram. Dr. Bass explains why zeroing in on the concerns that consistently bother you (the ones you n...

Looking your best isn’t just about quick fixes—it’s about a plan that lasts, not just one round of correction but a sequence of just the right things. Dr. Bass shares his “infinity plan,” starting with the essentials: fundame...

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...

More people are heading out of town or out of the country for plastic surgery, hoping to save money or access treatments not available locally. But travel comes with trade-offs. Dr. Bass explains why safety, standards, and fo...

Thinking about removing your breast implants? Here is the latest information to know about capsulectomy, the surgery to remove the scar tissue that forms around implants. The latest research and professional society consensus...

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 agin...

Your beauty plan should be tailored to you—your goals, your timeline, and what you're comfortable with when it comes to recovery and results. Dr. Bass explains his idea of “right-sized beauty planning” and why having a person...

Living in a diverse, multicultural society, your idea of beauty is shaped by the variety of people around you. In the U.S., what we find attractive has shifted over time, from the narrow ideals of the 1950s to a broader, more...

Dr. Douglas Steinbrech joins Dr. Bass to discuss his game-changing concept of body banking. Instead of tossing out fat after liposuction, body banking preserves it and strategically reinjects it into areas like the chest, sho...

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...

When it comes to beauty, some people approach it with excitement and a flurry of activity, while others take a calm, methodical approach. When it comes to plastic surgery, boring is actually better. Dr. Bass explains his conc...

In preparation for bathing suit season, we present a discussion of the current status of hair removal treatments. Traditional hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, sugaring, and threading work temporarily, but medical-g...

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 nothin...

A cosmetic “hit and run" is when you get a treatment with barely any consultation, minimal assessment, and little to no aftercare—a quick in-and-out procedure with no real thought behind it. Aesthetics isn’t like grabbing a B...