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 areas, but not practical for large ones.

Vaniqa (ethornithine) was a prescription cream that slows hair growth, and lasers can zap hair for long-term reduction. We can treat all skin types with lasers, but darker skin requires special settings to keep it safe and effective.

Find out:

• The hair growth cycle, from anagen (active) to telogen (resting) phases

• Does shaving really make hair grow back thicker?

• How hair and skin color affect laser results

• How we protect the skin while targeting melanin in the hair

• If your hair is too light, can you just dye it before lasers?

• The best ways to get rid of peach fuzz

• What areas lasers can treat instead of waxing or shaving

• The most common hair removal treatment areas for men vs. women

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

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That’s why we’re launching a new series to break down what facelifts really look like in 2025 and debunk the outdated myths that still linger from decades past.

There’s a lot of debate around facelifts, so in this series, Dr. Bass—along with Dr. Kylie Edinger in most episodes—dives into the latest research, personal insights, and what’s actually happening in modern facelift surgery.

Find out why Dr. Bass is exploring this topic in depth, why Dr. Edinger is joining him for this series during her advanced training, and what you'll get out of each episode, from common controversies to what happens during surgery and what to expect during recovery.

Learn more about facelift surgery

About Dr. Kylie Edinger

Dr. Kylie Edinger is a plastic surgeon currently spending a year training as an aesthetic plastic surgery fellow with Dr. Bass and a host of other world class plastic surgeons at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York City. She’s part of the prestigious Northwell Health program—one of the top aesthetic plastic surgery fellowships in the country. Before making her way to NYC, Dr. Edinger completed her plastic surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin.

Follow Dr. Edinger on Instagram @kylieedinger

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

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, what you might need now, and how things evolve all play a role in making sure your results are precise and natural.

Dr. Bass explains what to look for in a plastic surgeon to get the best results and why building a long-term relationship with the right expert can make all the difference in achieving beautifully nuanced outcomes.

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

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 big event coming up and want to refine your appearance, planning ahead for recovery is key.

Make room in your life to prioritize your aesthetic goals. If it's something you're going to do eventually, why not do it now and enjoy the results longer?

Dr. Bass covers:

• Different types of recovery, from resting at home to stepping back from social activities while you heal

• How recovery time and experiences vary depending on the procedure and your unique journey

• The typical recovery timelines for popular treatments, from surgeries like face lifts and tummy tucks to nonsurgical options like injectables and energy-based treatments

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

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 personal journey with hair transplant surgery to give you a firsthand look at what to expect.

Drs. Bass and Bloom cover:

• The importance of planning ahead before a hair transplant

• Why harvesting a strip of hair from the back during hair transplant surgery doesn’t mean losing that hair

• How NeoGraft helps achieve natural-looking results

• The maximum number of grafts you can safely transplant at once

• Other transplant areas, including beards, eyebrows, and even scars

• Exciting advancements on the horizon for hair restoration treatments

About Jason Bloom, MD

Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Dr. Jason Bloom is a double board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.  He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and Clinical Assistant Professor (Adjunct) of Dermatology at the Temple University School of Medicine.

Read more about Philadelphia facial plastic surgeon Jason Bloom, MD

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

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 surgery differs from women’s, and why techniques must be tailored to male anatomy.

Dr. Steinbrech’s game-changing body banking technique uses your own fat, removing it from unwanted areas and adding it to areas that need volume. Unlike traditional lipo, body banking avoids visceral fat buildup and doesn’t require extreme diet changes to maintain results.

Find out:

• Why tailored incisions that complement a man's natural face and neck contours are essential

• How Dr. Steinbrech developed scarless abdominal sculpting

• Why compression garments are crucial for recovery

• How social media shapes men’s self-image

About Dr. Douglas Steinbrech

Dr. Douglas Steinbrech specializes in minimally invasive aesthetics, blending this approach into both surgical and non-surgical techniques. Named one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, he’s known as the go-to surgeon for men. Using advanced techniques tailored to the male body, a large portion of Dr. Steinbrech’s practice is dedicated to enhancing natural masculine features.

Learn more about New York plastic surgeon Dr. Douglas Steinbrech

Follow Dr. Steinbrech on Instagram @drsteinbrech 

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

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. Surgical procedures like liposuction and skin removal, along with non-surgical options like RF microneedling, are becoming increasingly popular as people refine their bodies after shedding pounds.

Find out:

• Are compounded medications safe?

• How can you ensure your prescriptions come from a reliable pharmacy?

• Why does losing muscle instead of fat pose serious risks?

• How do these advancements impact bariatric surgery’s role?

• Do studies confirm rebound weight gain after stopping medication?

• What are Dr. Bass’ predictions for the future of weight loss medicine?

Links

• Learn more about tummy tuck and liposuction
• Learn more about Ultherapy and SculpSure

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

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. Just two treatments can reduce underarm sweat by 89% or more.

While this treatment is about comfort, not appearance, it can give you the confidence to focus on what truly matters instead of being held back by worries about sweating. 

Whether you experience sweating constantly or only in high-stress moments, MiraDry offers a lasting solution. Find out the benefits of this life-changing procedure and learn what to expect before, during, and after treatment.

About Dr. Carolyn Jacob

Dr. Carolyn Jacob is a dermatologist and associate clinical professor at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Founder and medical director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, she completed an elite cosmetic and laser fellowship at Harvard. Dr. Jacob has led research and media discussions on innovative treatments, including MiraDry for sweat reduction, injectables, cellular therapies, and advanced body shaping technologies like HIFEM and EmSculpt Neo.

Learn more about Chicago Dermatologist & Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Carolyn Jacob

Follow Dr. Jacob on Instagram @drcarolynjacob

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

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, involving ratios and proportions. It's also influenced by culture, personal style, and even confidence.

When we enhance our appearance through plastic surgery, we're not just chasing a superficial ideal. We're aiming to boost our self-esteem and overall well-being. After all, feeling good about ourselves can positively impact our careers, relationships, and even our financial success.

While cosmetic procedures can be a tool for improvement, they should never overshadow our natural selves. Dr. Dayan emphasizes that it's crucial to maintain authenticity and avoid unrealistic expectations, even in the age of social media and filtered selfies.

Find out the true definition of beauty, why plastic surgery first originated, and how even the blind can detect beauty.

About Dr. Steven Dayan

Dr. Steven Dayan is a renowned facial plastic surgeon, author, and entrepreneur. He’s known for his insightful speeches and groundbreaking research on the science of beauty. With a passion for innovation, Dr. Dayan has founded multiple successful companies and is a recipient of the AMA Foundation’s Leadership Award.

Learn more about Chicago facial plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Dayan

Follow Dr. Dayan on Instagram @drstevendayan

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

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 sagging or excess fat is approached with liposuction, or muscle tightening through small incisions. As skin laxity worsens, energy-based lifting treatments come into play.

But once you reach the point where there’s noticeable sagging or that “turkey neck” look, surgery is needed for real improvement.

The neck is just as visible as the face, so it’s crucial to include it in any rejuvenation plan. Don’t focus only on the face and neglect the neck—it’s on display every day, too.

Find out why the neck is so tricky to treat, how to pick the right surgeon for a neck lift, and why it’s often paired with a face lift. Learn what causes neck aging and how to prevent it and treat it.

Links

Learn more about neck lift and skin quality treatments

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass.