Dr. Bass takes us on a fascinating journey from the 1980's into the 21st Century as plastic surgery is transformed by technological and social changes. Tune in to hear the origin of the episode title, Barbie Meets Star Wars. Many military and industrial technologies were being cross-purposed in the 1980's for consumer applications. Coupled with an improved understanding of laser effects on skin, this new availability of technologies resulted in an explosion of cosmetic medical treatments.

This process was occurring in multiple medical fields during the late 1980's and early 1990's and represents an early example of translational research before the phrase was coined. In combination with social and artistic changes in our understanding of beauty for the individual , plastic surgery was on the pathway to the mainstream position is holds in modern 21'st century life.

Stay tuned for Part II of this story in episode 3 and check out our blog for more information: https://drbass.net/barbie-vs-star-wars-part-i-the-advent-of-laser-cosmetic-medicine-in-plastic-surgery/

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

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In this inaugural episode, New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Bass and co-host Doreen Wu discuss some of the unique aspects of the Park Avenue approach to plastic surgery that were motivating factors in starting the podcast. The virtues and pitfalls of before and after images in plastic surgery planning and social media are covered in the remainder of this episode. Plastic surgeons and patients rely on images to diagnose, plan and assess results but fine details of photographic technique can foil even the best efforts and obtaining worthwhile images. Find out some of the tell-tales that images on the internet may be unrealistic representations or simply unsuitable for helping you to plan your procedures.

More information can be found in the blog at Dr. Bass' website: https://drbass.net/proof-or-deception-exposing-the-truth-about-before-after-images-in-plastic-surgery/

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.