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 going to be walking around with telltales that they’ve had plastic surgery, but most only […]
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T minus 10 Years: Mini Treatments Leading Up to the Facelift
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 […]

Timeless Beauty: Why Planning is Crucial to Maintaining the Aging Face
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Power of One: Why More Isn’t Better When Picking A Plastic Surgeon Or Aesthetic Provider
I live and work in an environment in which many choose to have a different provider for their Botox treatments, laser therapy, injectable fillers and facelifting. In addition, many are also seeing someone else for their skin care treatments and products. I’ve always thought a different approach was simpler, more efficient, more productive. The power […]
Mask Face Botox -New nuance when you only show your eyes.
Mask Face Botox While watching TV commercials for mascara, I realized we don’t see many for lipstick right now. What’s the point. It just ruins your mask and no one sees it anyway. My office manager said much the same to me a month ago. I’ve said many times to patients over the past few […]
How to Avoid A Bad Face: How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse After a Facelift, Laser, Filler or Botox
How to Avoid A Bad Face: How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse After a Facelift, Laser, Filler or Botox You are starting to see some things that make you unhappy. You’re thinking of getting some plastic surgery –surgical or non-surgical but what is the right way to find the right doctor and right treatment? There are […]