Jason Bloom, MD

The layer just beneath the skin does more to shape a youthful face than most people expect. Dr. Lawrence Bass and Dr. Jason Bloom explain where facial volume actually comes from and the areas fat commonly gets added: cheeks, nasolabial folds, lips, temples, the jawline, and the tear trough under the eyes. Volume loss, not just loose skin, reshapes a face over time. Harvesting and processing get equal attention: gentler cannulas, tumescent fluid, and a closed membrane system that purifies f...

Facial appearance carries some of the strongest signals of gender, and small, precise changes can shift how a face reads to the world. Dr. Lawrence Bass and returning guest Dr. Jason Bloom, co-director of the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, walk through the standard menu of facial feminization and masculinization work: brow shape, nasal bridge and tip, forehead slope, cheek volume, and jaw and chin contour. They compare implants, fat gra...

Hair loss isn’t just about genetics or male pattern baldness. Aging, stress, and environmental factors can also take a toll. Dr. Jason Bloom joins Dr. Bass to discuss solutions for thinning hair, hair loss, and baldness, from everyday treatments like minoxidil to advanced options like hair transplant surgery. Find out how FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) hair transplant procedures work, along with the pros and cons of each. Plus, Dr. Bloom shares his pe...

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 brow lift are nothing to worry about today, as techniques have greatly improved over the years. Longevity is difficult when it comes to the brows as you're constantly battling gravity. Luckily today, injectables and energy treatments postpone the need for surgical interventi...

Although relatively small, the eyes are the first area of the face to show changes, and have a big impact on one’s appearance. When considering which procedure to have for the eyes, first identify your specific concerns: is it volume loss, crepiness underneath the eyes, crow's feet, low brow position, or fat bulging causing bags beneath the eyes? There's no meaningful substitute for eyelid surgery, but non-surgical treatments are useful for certain concerns around the eyes. Botox and fillers, ...

Once you decide to go forward with facelift surgery, there are a few more important decisions to make. Dr. Bass teams up with facial plastic surgeon, friend, and colleague, Dr. Jason Bloom to guide you through each of these key decisions in the facelift journey. Many people need other procedures in conjunction with a facelift or necklift, but are unaware of what other procedures may need to be added. If you make the mistake of leaving an obvious aging feature untreated, you'll end up getting ano...

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 cosmetic surgery procedures. In this episode, Dr. Bass shares the colorful history of rhinoplasty, starting with Dr. Jacques Joseph who pioneered the first nose surgery techniq...

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. Dr Bass discusses the history of deep plane facelift and then goes back and forth with his guest, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Bloom about how the procedures are performed and which technique they prefer and why. Find out their reasons and hear what they agree ...