Episodes

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 filler treatments. Filler is being used in more areas and more creative ways than ever before to combat the general facial volume loss that accompanies aging. Also, these products are great for features in which there is no better option, like lips that have l...

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 and technology to enter the world of aesthetics, the landscape grows more confusing for patients. Finding the ideal treatment for every concern starts with the patient understanding what each treatment does best. Providers need to work out how each device fit...

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 might be in your future in the next decade. If you are counting down “T-Minus 10 Years” to a facelift or necklift, listen to Dr. Bass review your options to look your best until you are ready to launch a surgical project and to help extend the time until surger...

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 later. Dr. Bass outlines how planning for the future and a great relationship with the right aesthetic provider will give you much more success throughout the years. The first step is finding a provider who you enjoy and trust. This person should be a good listener and have a refined appr...

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 be truly life-changing. These positive results are why rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. In this episode, Dr. Bass shares the colorful history of rhinoplasty, starting with Dr. Jacques Joseph who pioneered the first nose surgery techniq...

How plastic surgery adds decades of youth and beauty

Update on Aesthetic Breast Surgery

Planning Your Care to Match The Season

How Modern Aesthetic Medicine Has Given Us A Decade of Delay in Facial Aging

Injectable fillers like Restylane, Juvederm and others are a mainstay of facial rejuvenation and have many additional uses for enhancing the youthful face –lip augmentation, cheek augmentation, chin augmentation and liquid rhinoplasty being a few examples. Dr. Bass and guest expert dermatologist Dr. Michael Gold discuss the role of fillers along with some of the trends in new fillers coming to market. Of course, they review the history of fillers to start so you know where we’re going and where ...

How to pick a breast implant

Exploring how the neuromodulator landscape is evolving from Botox to Revance

Exploring The Double-Edged Sword of Injectable Fillers in Facial Rejuvenation

Facelift is the big reset for facial aging. An important event that should be carefully considered. There are different techniques. Which one is best? Why? The big divide in facelift is between SMAS techniques and deep plane facelift. Dr Bass discusses the history of deep plane facelift and then goes back and forth with his guest, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Bloom about how the procedures are performed and which technique they prefer and why. Find out their reasons and hear what they agree ...

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. Still, controversy surrounds breast implants and their safety. In October, 2021, the FDA issued new regulations regarding breast implants and their use. Dr. Bass lays out the new regulations and some of the motivations that led to them. What is a black box warning? What should you know before deciding if breast augmentation or breast reconstruction with a breast implant is right for you? Dr. Bass hel...

Revealing All The Ways Plastic Surgeons Can Beautify Your Lips

A Comparison of Patient Desires in America’s Two Most Coveted Aesthetic Markets

Why More Isn’t Better When Picking Your Plastic Surgeon or Aesthetic Provider

Why Cheap is a Disastrous Parachute with Your Face –Facelift, Laser, Botox, Injectable Fillers

How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse After a Facelift, Laser, Filler or Botox

Prevention, Maintenance and Restoration Continue

How a multifaceted program of non-surgical treatments rejuvenation can postpone the facelift for a decade

Where the Facelift Fits in Modern Plastic Surgery

Customization and Ethnic Diversity in Plastic Surgery