BASS PLASTIC SURGERY PLLC
A nationally recognized innovator and authority on advanced technologies in aesthetic plastic surgery
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 […]
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 […]
Aesthetic breast surgery has made many advances to provide plastic surgeons and their patients more control over the results. Capsular contracture is a classic problem with breast implants where the healing membrane around the implant distorts shape and symmetry and degrades softness. This was once largely the result of silicone gel that leached out of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
