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 […]
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50 Isn’t Fatal: How Plastic Surgery Adds Decades of Youth and Beauty
In the past, the only way to look younger was to reach the point where you needed surgery to reverse the signs of aging. But new products and advances in technology over the last decade have reversed our philosophy and approach to facial rejuvenation. Don’t make the mistake of waiting until you need a face […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why You Shouldn’t Fear The F Word: Where The Facelift Fits in Modern Plastic Surgery
Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class Episode 4 Why You Shouldn’t Fear the F Word: Where The Facelift Fits in Modern Plastic Surgery Everyone would like to avoid surgery if possible but deep down everyone knows at some point, you’ll need a facelift to look your best. Preconceived notions about facelift are based on news stories, […]
