Episodes

With any surgery, it’s normal to be concerned about the scars you'll be left with and whether they heal properly. In this episode, Dr. Bass covers the different types of scars and what to do if you find yourself with …

To bring us into the future of stem cells in aesthetics, regenerative medicine pioneer Dr. Steve Cohen joins Dr. Bass for a conversation about the future of this innovative area of medicine. Because stem cells are not fully differentiated, they...

Once an unknown niche procedure, buccal fat pad removal is now everywhere in the media. Buccal fat pad removal surgery allows us to flatten the cheeks of somebody who has "chipmunk cheeks," reducing the bulge below the cheek mound to …

Dr. Bass and guest Dr. Michael Kane explore the latest innovation in the neuromodulator market - Daxxify. With over three decades of experience in the field, Dr. Kane is the author of “The Botox Book” and is an expert in …

Because both plastic surgeons and patients are perfectionists by temperament, it's a good meeting when they get together. But as humans, we have to accept that we're never going to achieve perfection. If we are too demanding toward ourselves and...

In aesthetic medicine, photography is central to the consultation, treatment planning, execution of the treatment, and the assessment of the results. Photography expert Doug Canfield, founder of Canfield Scientific, returns to the podcast to talk with...

To help you find the best laser or energy treatment for your goals, dermatologist Joel L. Cohen, MD, joins Dr. Bass for a conversation about the devices which have changed the aesthetics game and how treatments can be modulated to …

Needles are everywhere in medical aesthetics, from injectable treatments to needling treatments that use tiny sterile needles to create tiny punctures and energy based microneedling. Creating a lot of punctures in the skin is microtrauma that...

Once you decide to go forward with facelift surgery, there are a few more important decisions to make. Dr. Bass teams up with facial plastic surgeon, friend, and colleague, Dr. Jason Bloom to guide you through each of these key …

Dr. Bass shares a preview of the episodes to look forward to in the coming year, including a new series called "Decades of Face" outlining the changes throughout the decades of aging and the treatment plans best suited to each …

What's in store for the future of medical aesthetics? Dr. Bass gives an inside look at where we are right now and his expert predictions. Injectable fillers and neuromodulators began to gain momentum in the 1990’s, and the rate of …

Dr. Steve Cohen, an internationally recognized plastic surgeon and the co-author of Regenerative Facial Surgery, joins Dr. Bass to look into the future of regenerative medicine within aesthetics. Regenerative medicine focuses on enabling tissue...

The goal of plastic surgery is to create balance and proportion as it creates a natural look, not an extreme one. Most people considering plastic surgery aren’t interested in looking overdone. Some people are willing to accept that they are …

If you have had a cosmetic procedure and wish it could be undone, or if you are considering a cosmetic procedure but afraid you'll regret it, there are options for going back. There are options available if you don't love …

Since the pandemic started, people have become hyper-aware of their appearance while being overexposed to what they look like on videoconferencing. A tsunami of visits to the plastic surgeon has resulted, with patients asking to change more things...

Rumors are spreading that patients are “over it” when it comes to injectable fillers, but Dr. Bass says that's far from the truth. The core strategy of facial rejuvenation treatments at most stages of aging includes a program of injectable …

As we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of this podcast, Dr. Bass presents a lighthearted retrospective of all that has been covered so far and what's in store for the future. Find out which episodes were Dr. Bass’ favorites, which were...

Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Christopher Zachary joins Dr. Bass to share the miraculous history behind some of today’s most popular treatments and discuss the impact of developments and research in medical aesthetics. With every new treatment...

You know you are not ready for a facelift yet but your face is not looking as youthful as you want. There are many non-surgical options and minimally invasive options that are increasingly important to maintaining appearance if a facelift …

If you’re avoiding the plastic surgeon’s office for fear of being sold something you might not need, know that it is much easier and more affordable to prevent your face from aging now than it will be to fix it …

Many people seek nose surgery for aesthetic reasons, to correct a bump or a hump, or change the tip of their nose. But there are also functional reasons for nose surgery, and breathing more easily while sleeping or exercising can …

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