Episodes

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...

What holds many people back from getting plastic surgery? It’s often the idea of recovery. The thought of stepping away from work or social activities can feel overwhelming, but everyone finds their own solution to the recove...

Hair loss isn’t just about genetics or male pattern baldness. Aging, stress, and environmental factors can also take a toll. Dr. Jason Bloom joins Dr. Bass to discuss solutions for thinning hair, hair loss, and baldness, from...

While men may not call it “beauty,” they’re still focused on their appearance and the image they project. Many want to recapture how they looked when they had more time for the gym or before genetics started making changes. N...

We’re in a new era of obesity medicine, where innovative medications are transforming weight management. Dr. Bass shares the latest updates since our last weight loss episode, including new brands, ongoing shortages, and insi...

Excessive sweating can be a constant challenge, but you don't have to suffer in silence. Dr. Carolyn Jacob, a dermatologist and technology researcher, joins Dr. Bass to share how MiraDry can bring relief to those who struggle...