By Dr. Lawrence Bass
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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.
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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.
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 knowledge of aesthetic plastic surgery with the public.
From his window on the world, Dr. Bass offers a "Park Avenue perspective" on patient care, breaking down cutting-edge techniques, exploring history, debunking myths, and simplifying complex topics while providing a realist approach to navigating plastic surgery and cutting through social media noise.
Learn more about New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Bass
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.
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 rotate the lip. Botox can also be used to fix a gummy smile.
Lip lift surgery shortens your upper lip and makes your lips look fuller, shorter, and shapelier. It’s a good option for people who want a more permanent change.
With so many choices out there, it can be tough to figure out what's best for you. Dr. Bass explains how your lips change as you age, what your options are, and how to decide which one is right for you.
Learn more about Botox, dermal fillers, and laser peels
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.
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 with your budget.
Find out how to know when it's time for surgical interventions like facelifts or neck lifts, how to reverse early signs of skin laxity, and the best body contouring procedures for the stubborn areas that don't respond to diet and exercise.
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Learn more about facelift, MyEllevate, and laser skin resurfacing
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.
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 if yours has retired at this point.
This is the time to reinforce whatever work you've done previously with non-surgical treatments and occasionally a small surgery.
We’re usually not surgically lifting at this point. While some people are having a second or third facelift or neck lift, most people are more concerned about restoring volume and improving skin quality.
Learn which treatments Dr. Bass recommends during this decade to improve volume loss, skin quality, and deep wrinkles.
Learn more about facial fat grafting, skin quality treatments, and laser skin resurfacing
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.
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 results.
In the 1990s, Dr. Sam Hamra popularized an alternative approach called the deep plane face lift. This approach treats the skin and deeper layers together.
Find out which technique Dr. Bass prefers and why, the history of face lifts, and how to find the best facelift surgeon for you.
Learn more about Dr. Bass’ approach to facelift surgery, the Multiplanar SMAS Approach
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.
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 each and find out which is the better fit for you.
Modern anesthesia has significantly improved in safety thanks to advanced medications, better scientific understanding, and enhanced monitoring devices. Many newer drugs avoid the "anesthesia hangover" that was once common.
Drs. Bass and Friedman debunk myths about anesthesia, including the use of breathing tubes.
About Dr. Kalman Friedman
Dr. Kalman Friedman is a senior anesthesiologist with Caliber Anesthesia in New York who has kept plastic surgery patients up and down Park Avenue safe and comfortable during their procedures. He and Dr. Bass have several years of experience working together to give patients the best results in the safest way possible.
Learn more about Caliber Anesthesia
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.
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 sagging.
Explore the variety of treatments based on aging stages and areas of concern, keeping in mind that some are repeated for more noticeable results.
Find out if these treatments suit you or if a facelift is the better option.
Catch all episodes of our “Lifting Without Cutting” series:
Episode 1 dives into how energy based skin heating creates remodeling and tightening.
Episode 2 focuses on MyEllevate, a procedure performed through needle punctures for sharpening the neck, and jawline without incisions.
Episode 3 discusses Ellacor, a micro-coring technology that removes a portion of the excess skin, reducing laxity while leaving no scars.
Episode 4 highlights FaceTite and AccuTite, treatments that use radiofrequency energy to stimulate tissue remodeling and tightening.
Episode 5 covers Sofwave, the latest advancement using ultrasound energy to tighten face and neck skin.
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.
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 Sculptra injections can help but still fail to treat the entire area. Energy based treatments can treat large areas but often with only temporary effects or mild improvement.
Find out what causes cellulite, what makes it worse, and what options are available to improve it. Learn about past failed treatments, current options, and Dr. Bass's vision for improving future 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.
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 risky. Now, doctors see that combining them can often be done safely, delivering more complete rejuvenation or occasionally better outcomes than doing each treatment separately.
This approach is gaining popularity for those who are not yet at a stage of aging that mandates surgical correction in order to obtain significant results.
Dr. Few joins Dr. Bass to discuss his inspiration for the treatment ladder, which treatments are typically included, and the advantages of this approach.
About Dr. Julius Few
Dr. Julius Few is a Chicago plastic surgeon with a very busy and successful practice, The Few Institute. He is a clinical professor of plastic surgery at the University of Chicago, as well as a health science clinician at Northwestern University. Dr. Few is one of the associate editors of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, in charge of editing the aesthetic medicine portion of the journal.
Learn more about Dr. Julius Few
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.
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