When is it best to do which procedure in plastic surgery? Are there rules or is it just about preference and lifestyle? Park Avenue plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass explains which principles come into play when selecting a time of year for a given plastic surgery procedure. He also shares what procedures people are most […]
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Is 50 Really the New 30?: How Modern Aesthetic Medicine Has Given Us A Decade of Delay in Facial Aging
Phrases like “50 is the new 30” are popular these days but is there basis in fact? Dr. Bass discusses how lifestyle changes in the past few decades and the ascendance of non-surgical techniques in plastic surgery–often termed aesthetic medicine –have transformed how we look at a given age. These changes have also transformed our […]
So Many New Fillers, So Little Time
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 […]
Size Matters But Its About So Much More Than The cc’s: How to Pick a Breast Implant
Breast implants are devices that will eventually wear out, affecting many considerations in implant selection and breast augmentation. Dr. Bass and his guest, plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Pozner discuss how to think about fill, implant selection and sizing. Hear their different viewpoints about silicone gel vs. saline filled implants, including the advantages and benefits […]
Some Relaxing News: Exploring How The Neuromodulator Landscape Is Evolving From Botox to Revance
More on Neuromodulators Neuromodulators, also termed neurotoxins that are used in plastic surgery are derived from botulinum toxin A, a substance produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Botox is the original product, with Dysport, Xeomin and Jeuveau also on the market in the United States. I like the term relaxers for these medicines as it points […]
Get Your Fill: Exploring The Double-Edged Sword of Injectable Fillers in Facial Rejuvenation
Injectable fillers are not surgery, but plastic surgeons use injectable fillers every day for facial rejuvenation and enhancement. Dr. Bass discusses the history of fillers and shares where we’ve come since the beginning of the modern era of injectable fillers. Starting with Restylane and Juvederm along with newer FDA approved injectable fillers, there is a […]
A Deep Dive on Deep Plane Facelift
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. What is the Deep Plane Facelift? The deep plane facelift involves dissecting underneath the SMAS allowing direct […]
Understanding The FDA’s New Breast Implant Regulations And Black Box Warning
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular and frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. Information about the performance and safety of breast implants has been systematically collected over the past 30 years. Overall, implants are used for cosmetic applications like breast augmentation 75% of the time. Reconstructive uses like breast reconstruction […]
Kiss and Tell: Revealing All The Ways Plastic Surgeons Can Beautify Your Lips
A Beautiful Lip Everyone wants beautiful lips, even though you may have been wearing a mask during the pandemic. Lips are a central beauty feature on the face. The most popular use of fillers throughout the US and around the world is for lip augmentation. In addition to size boosting, reshaping or other modifications are […]
Park Avenue vs. Rodeo Drive: A Comparison of Patient Desires in America’s Two Most Coveted Aesthetic Markets
Stereotypes abound in plastic surgery about what patients in different locations are asking for and what plastic surgeons are delivering. From natural enhancements to extreme makeovers, he leading plastic surgery markets in the United States have a long track record of innovating and setting beauty trends. Two of the most notable markets are Park Avenue […]
