Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class

Season 2

Oct. 3, 2023

Decades of Face: The Forties, The Support Decade

In this third episode of our mini-series “Decades of Face,” Dr. Bass advises people in their 40’s actively fighting signs of aging and determined to take the best care of their skin. With volume loss and wrinkles becoming inc...

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Sept. 19, 2023

The Eyes Have It: The Wide World of Periocular Rejuvenation w/ Dr. Ja…

Although relatively small, the eyes are the first area of the face to show changes, and have a big impact on one’s appearance. When considering which procedure to have for the eyes, first identify your specific concerns: is i...

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Sept. 5, 2023

Beauty Essentials Present and Future w/ Dr. Joel Cohen

Starting early with minimally invasive treatments postpones the need for more aggressive treatments. Dr. Bass and special guest & dermatologist Dr. Joel Cohen share their expertise to bring us the definitive anti-aging treatm...

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Aug. 22, 2023

Ozempic Face

Historically used for diabetes, Ozempic and Wegovy are now wildly popular for weight loss. But with substantial weight loss comes volume loss, which needs cosmetic treatment. While injectable fillers can restore shape and vo...

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Aug. 8, 2023

Decades of Face: The Thirties, The Prevention Decade

In the second installment of our mini-series “Decades of Face,” Dr. Bass advises people in their 30’s who want to be proactive and have an effective facial rejuvenation treatment plan in place before aging signs appear. Find ...

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July 25, 2023

Skin Is In: The Growing Focus On Skin Quality

Working on the fabric of the skin itself does a lot to improve and rejuvenate our appearance when we're in our fifties, sixties, and seventies. Preventive measures when we’re in our twenties, thirties, and forties delays when...

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July 11, 2023

History of Devices w/ Dr. Vic Ross

Until the 1980’s, doctors used a small set of lasers as a continuous wave for every medical and cosmetic skin condition, heating and burning off the surface of the target. Dermatologist Dr. Vic Ross characterizes this approac...

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June 20, 2023

Small Treatments, Big Results w/ Dr. Munique Maia

Many people are interested in treatments that have a significant positive impact on appearance without a big investment in recovery time or money. Dr. Munique Maia joins Dr. Bass for a deep dive into the most powerful minimal...

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June 6, 2023

Decades of Face: The Twenties, The Perfection Decade

In the first of our mini-series “Decades of Face,” Dr. Bass shares his advice for people in their 20’s who want to both look their best and have a solid anti-aging treatment and skin care plan. Learn which procedures are most...

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May 23, 2023

Stars Not Scars

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 an unpre...

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May 9, 2023

A Primer on Potential Uses of Stem Cells in Plastic Surgery w/ Dr. St…

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 d...

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April 25, 2023

Hubbub About the Buccal Fat Pad

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 ...

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April 11, 2023

Daxxify: The New Longer Lasting Neuromodulator w/ Dr. Michael Kane

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 the ...

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March 28, 2023

Psych Yourself Out: Being Mindful About Plastic Surgery w/ Dr. Alan G…

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 ...

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March 14, 2023

A Picture is Worth More Than 1000 Words: How Advanced Imaging Is Impr…

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 t...

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Feb. 28, 2023

Picking the Right Device w/ Dr. Joel Cohen

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 modula...

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Feb. 14, 2023

The Point Is: Everything in Beauty Treatments Using Needles and Needl…

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...

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Jan. 31, 2023

Facelifts and Finishing Touches: Common Additions to a Facelift to Mi…

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 k...

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Jan. 17, 2023

Podcast Forecast: Overview of Upcoming Plastic Surgery Classes

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 eac...

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Jan. 3, 2023

The Future Looks Beautiful: A Discussion of What Lies Ahead in Plasti…

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 ra...

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Dec. 20, 2022

The Rise of Regenerative Medicine: Breathing New Life Into Aesthetic …

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 focuse...

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Dec. 6, 2022

Telling Tales About Plastic Surgery Telltales: How to Avoid the Done …

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 accep...

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Nov. 29, 2022

Operating in Reverse: How the Unwanted Plastic Surgery Result Can Be …

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 the...

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Nov. 15, 2022

Why Do I Look So Bad On Video Conferencing? w/ Doug Canfield

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...

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