Season 3

Reaching your 80’s is a special time in life. This decade is different for different folks: some are preoccupied with health issues and spend most of their time at home, while others are still very healthy, active, and social. In …

No two faces are the same, so no two face lifts should be the same. Each procedure should be carefully customized to individual facial features. Face lifts have come a long way. In the beginning, doctors simply tightened the skin. …

It’s normal to feel nervous about anesthesia. Seasoned anesthesiologist Dr. Kalman Friedman joins Dr. Bass to dive into anesthesia and safety to alleviate the common anxiety of “going under.” From local anesthesia, to general anesthesia, to IV...

Dr. Bass wraps up his “Lifting Without Cutting” series with a summary of non-surgical skin lifting and tightening options. For those who aren't quite ready for surgery, this series delves into non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments...

Cellulite can appear as dimples, ridges, or waves on the thighs and buttocks, affecting anyone regardless of age, body type, or skin type. It's not the same as laxity or crepiness, and it’s a tough issue to tackle. Subcision-based treatments …

In the past, looking younger usually meant surgery. But plastic surgeon Dr. Julius Few believes that dramatic results are possible with less invasive methods. He uses a “treatment ladder” to combine nonsurgical procedures to improve skin texture,...

How a plastic surgeon treats a patient’s mind is just as important as how they treat their physical appearance. Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Sykes joins Dr. Bass to discuss how both plastic surgeons and patients can succeed …

Sofwave is the newest generation of non-surgical tightening for the skin in the face and neck. Ideal for younger patients who aren’t quite ready for a facelift, Sofwave delivers ultrasound energy to tighten skin without the need for a long …

For people in their 70’s, Dr. Bass shares the surgical and non-surgical treatments you may want to consider, highlighting how beauty plans have changed in the last few decades. Many people do a major facial “reset” during their late 50’s …

Men get cosmetic treatments, too. Dr. Bass reveals the most popular aesthetic procedures for men who want to look and feel their best. As it’s not as socially acceptable for men to modify their appearance, they tend to opt for …

The eyebrow plays a vital role in how we express our emotions, so it’s no surprise that many people seek solutions when their brows start to droop, flatten, and lose their shape. The horror stories you may have heard about …

Plastic surgeon Dr. Sherrell Aston, who uses FaceTite or AccuTite as a complementary procedure with almost every facelift he does, joins Dr. Bass in the 4th episode of our series "Lifting Without Cutting," to discuss how it delivers more complete...

For people in their 60’s, Dr. Bass reports that this is the time for big beauty projects. Even with a legacy of good preventive and restorative treatments, surgical rejuvenation is almost always needed to avoid looking worn out and...

If someone looks unnatural after Botox, the injector is likely to blame. The goal with neuromodulators is to relax muscles restoring a youthful position with minimal wrinkling, but not frozen. People become obsessed with having no motion, but...

Non-surgical skin tightening is the “holy grail” of plastic surgery, and Ellacor is the latest and greatest step toward it. Since conducting the clinical trials for Ellacor, Florida plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Pozner has treated hundreds of...

In this fourth episode of our mini-series “Decades of Face,” Dr. Bass guides people in their 50’s who want to take appropriate and immediate action to avoid looking “old.” This decade is an active time for facial aging, requiring thoughtful...

The sheer volume of questionable plastic surgery information, data, and photos available online has a powerful impact on our view of reality. To discuss the deception, Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Sykes joins Dr. Bass to...

Guest expert dermatologist Dr. Vic Ross joins Dr. Bass to review technologies that have come to market in recent years and preview the pipeline for the future of aesthetics. Looking back on the history of aesthetic medicine, a pivotal breakthrough …

Dr. Gregory Mueller is the innovator of MyEllevate, a minimally invasive technology for lifting skin and muscle in the neck. He joins Dr. Bass In this second episode of our mini series “Lifting Without Cutting.” Using a light-guided delivery...

The use of Ozempic/Wegovy and similar medications such as Mounjaro for weight management is rapidly evolving. As they continue to be studied further and receive FDA approvals, including the approval of Zepbound this month, the question becomes whether...

Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Julius Few joins Dr. Bass to discuss why skin care is not a one size fits all industry and debunk common myths surrounding skin care. Good skin care is a necessary adjunct to plastic surgery and …

Facelift surgery has come a long way since the 1980’s, amplifying the degree of correction and preserving a natural look. Dr. Sherrell Aston, a leader in facelifting, joins Dr. Bass to discuss the evolution of facelift techniques and how they …

Lifting the face and neck without surgery is the holy grail of aesthetic medicine. While there’s no meaningful substitute currently available that can give the degree of laxity correction in the face, neck and jawline as the facelift, there are …