Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class

Living in a diverse, multicultural society, your idea of beauty is shaped by the variety of people around you.  In the U.S., what we find attractive has shifted over time, from the narrow ideals of the 1950s to a broader, more inclusive standard influenced by global cultures.  Dr. Steven Dayan joins Dr. Bass to talk about how beauty is defined differently across cultures, and why today's aesthetic...

Dr. Douglas Steinbrech joins Dr. Bass to discuss his game-changing concept of body banking. Instead of tossing out fat after liposuction, body banking preserves it and strategically reinjects it into areas like the chest, shoulders, arms, or buttocks to enhance your shape and keep your body in balance. It's not just about taking fat away. It's about sculpting, reshaping, and maximizing what you al...

Drs. Bass and Edinger break down what a facelift can and can't do. Facelifts are great for tightening loose skin, lifting jowls, and restoring volume in the face and neck—helping you look more refreshed and youthful. But they don't address everything. Wrinkles, sun damage, and changes around the eyes and brows usually need other treatments. There's a big difference between how facelifts are descri...

When it comes to beauty, some people approach it with excitement and a flurry of activity, while others take a calm, methodical approach. When it comes to plastic surgery, boring is actually better. Dr. Bass explains his concept of "boring beauty"—why slow, thoughtful decision-making leads to the best results. Rushing into procedures may feel exciting, but taking your time ensures you make the rig...

In preparation for bathing suit season, we present a discussion of the current status of hair removal treatments.  Traditional hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, sugaring, and threading work temporarily, but medical-grade, in-office treatments are more powerful. Electrolysis is the gold standard—it uses a tiny needle and an electric current to kill the hair follicle. It's great for small a...

The facelift is the ultimate reset for facial aging and the gold standard for tightening lax skin and restoring a more youthful look. If you want real, lasting improvement, nothing else comes close. Today's facelift is nothing like your grandmother's. That's why we're launching a new series to break down what facelifts really look like in 2025 and debunk the outdated myths that still linger from d...

A cosmetic "hit and run" is when you get a treatment with barely any consultation, minimal assessment, and little to no aftercare—a quick in-and-out procedure with no real thought behind it. Aesthetics isn't like grabbing a Big Mac at the drive-thru, though. It's personal, customized, and requires a deeper understanding of how your body responds to treatments over time. What you've done before, wh...

What holds many people back from getting plastic surgery? It's often the idea of recovery. The thought of stepping away from work or social activities can feel overwhelming, but everyone finds their own solution to the recovery puzzle when the timing and circumstances feel right. Spending too much time avoiding recovery can mean missing out on a procedure you've wanted for a while. If you have a b...

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) h...

While men may not call it "beauty," they're still focused on their appearance and the image they project. Many want to recapture how they looked when they had more time for the gym or before genetics started making changes. New York plastic surgeon Dr. Douglas Steinbrech, a specialist in male plastic surgery, joins Dr. Bass to discuss what procedures men want most, how their approach to plastic su...

We're in a new era of obesity medicine, where innovative medications are transforming weight management. Dr. Bass shares the latest updates since our last weight loss episode, including new brands, ongoing shortages, and insights into their long-term effects, like whether people regain weight after stopping these medications. This wave of weight loss is also reshaping the aesthetics industry. Surg...

Excessive sweating can be a constant challenge, but you don't have to suffer in silence.  Dr. Carolyn Jacob, a dermatologist and technology researcher, joins Dr. Bass to share how MiraDry can bring relief to those who struggle with underarm sweating. Unlike older, more invasive options, MiraDry uses microwave technology to target and eliminate sweat glands permanently, without leaving scars behind...

We all want to look and feel our best. It's a natural part of being human. But what exactly makes someone beautiful? Dr. Steven Dayan, a leading expert in beauty and aesthetics, dives deep into this question with Dr. Bass. They explore the complex interplay between our subconscious and conscious perceptions of beauty. It turns out, beauty isn't just skin deep. There's a mathematical side to it, in...

Because the neck tends to reveal your age more clearly—and age faster—than your face, it is a key area to address when talking about facial aging. Some people catch the early signs, like skin texture changes, and horizontal lines across the neck. For these concerns, skin treatments, like chemical peels, energy treatments for skin and dermal stimulating filler treatments can help.  For minimal sagg...

Meet our new co-host Summer Hardy, hear a recap of our podcast's journey, and get a preview of the exciting episodes ahead, from interviews with industry innovators to lively debates on the latest technologies. In 2021, when medical meetings and hospital conferences were still online, rather than in person,  Dr. Bass launched the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class podcast to share his extensive kno...

As we get older, our lips naturally change. They lose their plumpness, the space between the nose and upper lip gets longer, and the pink part of the lip starts to wrinkle and lose its color. Filler can definitely make your lips look fuller, but it's more about the shape than the size but there are other options for the lip as well.  A lip flip uses Botox to relax the muscles in the upper lip and...

If you want better results from your anti-aging efforts, planning ahead is key. Teaming up with a plastic surgeon can help you restore right when it's needed, not when it's screaming to be done. While restorative treatments become more essential with age, prevention and maintenance are crucial at every stage. Dr. Bass explains the importance of creating a personalized anti-aging plan that works wi...

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 this seventh and final episode of our mini series "Decades of Face,"  Dr. Bass shares the top cosmetic procedures for people in their 80's and how to find a new surgeon i...

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. In the 1970s, they discovered that lifting and repositioning the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, called the SMAS, gave much better, longer-lasting result...

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 sedation, options are available when it comes to how you want to stay comfortable during your cosmetic procedure. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of...

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 for milder degrees of skin laxity.  While these treatments can delay surgery, they aren't a substitute for a facelift or neck lift if you have significant sag...

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 like Avéli and Cellfina are effective for cellulite dimples but come with bruising and recovery time. Less invasive options like hyper diluted Radiesse or Scu...

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, volume loss, and sagging skin all at once. Stacking nonsurgical treatments, namely giving multiple treatments in a single sitting, used to be seen as too...

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 at seeing eye-to-eye with each other before, during, and after a procedure. Sometimes there's a mismatch between what patients explain they want to look li...

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 series of treatments. Unlike previous energy-based treatments, Sofwave gets the job done with fewer sessions and minimal discomfort.  Radiofrequency treatments...