Best Parkavenue Podcasts (2024)

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Best Facelift: Deep Plane vs. SMAS 14:08

2h ago14:08

14:08

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 …

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Sweet Dreams, Comfortable and Safe Anesthesia w/ Dr. Kalman Friedman 20:40

4h ago20:40

20:40

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 pro…

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Lifting Without Cutting #6: Overview of Series 17:59

17d ago17:59

17:59

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 fa…

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Out of the Swamp: New Cellulite Treatments 17:12

21d ago17:12

17:12

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 i…

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Stackable Beauty Treatments w/ Dr. Julius Few 34:28

2M ago34:28

34:28

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 trea…

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It's Psychological: The Plastic Surgeon Relationship w/ Dr. Jonathan Sykes 32:29

3M ago32:29

32:29

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 …

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Lifting Without Cutting #5: Sofwave w/ Dr. Jason Pozner 19:36

3M ago19:36

19:36

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 a…

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Decades of Face: The Seventies, The Encore Decade 14:07

4M ago14:07

14:07

For people in their 70’s, Dr. Bass shares the surgical and non-surgical treatments you may want to consider, highlighting how beauty plans have changed in the last few decades. Many people do a major facial “reset” during their late 50’s or early 60’s. By the 70’s, it may be the last chance to do something major to improve facial appearance. Someti…

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The Manly Way to Beautify 19:19

4M ago19:19

19:19

Men get cosmetic treatments, too. Dr. Bass reveals the most popular aesthetic procedures for men who want to look and feel their best. As it’s not as socially acceptable for men to modify their appearance, they tend to opt for procedures that give them natural results and virtually unnoticeable scars, such as eyelid surgery. To enhance their mascul…

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The Eyebrow: Our Emotion Maker w/ Dr. Jason Bloom 23:36

5M ago23:36

23:36

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 …

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Lifting Without Cutting #4: FaceTite & AccuTite w/ Dr. Sherrell Aston 23:37

5M ago23:37

23:37

Plastic surgeon Dr. Sherrell Aston, who uses FaceTite or AccuTite as a complementary procedure with almost every facelift he does, joins Dr. Bass in the 4th episode of our series "Lifting Without Cutting," to discuss how it delivers more complete rejuvenation. Dr. Aston often pairs these bipolar radiofrequency treatments with face and neck lifts to…

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Decades of Face: The Sixties, the Renovation Decade 11:45

6M ago11:45

11:45

For people in their 60’s, Dr. Bass reports that this is the time for big beauty projects. Even with a legacy of good preventive and restorative treatments, surgical rejuvenation is almost always needed to avoid looking worn out and tired. Dr. Bass shares the options in this fifth episode of our mini series “Decades of Face.” In this prime decade of…

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Revolution in Regenerative Medicine: Exosomes w/ Dr. Jordan Plews 45:57

6M ago45:57

45:57

As our bodies age, our cells are aging with us, and the messages they produce are decreasing. While growth factors have been used to take the message of youthful cells and use them to stimulate the skin, exosomes offer a more complete, natural, and protected version of those messages. Scientific researcher Dr. Jordan Plews, CEO and co-founder of EL…

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Botox Manifesto 18:25

7M ago18:25

18:25

If someone looks unnatural after Botox, the injector is likely to blame. The goal with neuromodulators is to relax muscles restoring a youthful position with minimal wrinkling, but not frozen. People become obsessed with having no motion, but even young people will crease their skin with certain facial expressions. Dr. Bass shares how he carefully …

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Lifting Without Cutting #3: Ellacor w/ Dr. Jason Pozner 24:44

7M ago24:44

24:44

Non-surgical skin tightening is the “holy grail” of plastic surgery, and Ellacor is the latest and greatest step toward it. Since conducting the clinical trials for Ellacor, Florida plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Pozner has treated hundreds of patients – including himself! By punching out numerous tiny cylinders of loose skin and stimulating the surroun…

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Decades of Face: The Fifties, The Landslide Decade 25:14

7M ago25:14

25:14

In this fourth episode of our mini-series “Decades of Face,” Dr. Bass guides people in their 50’s who want to take appropriate and immediate action to avoid looking “old.” This decade is an active time for facial aging, requiring thoughtful effort around a beauty plan with larger and more frequent treatments. For many people at this age, skin laxit…

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The Internet of Plastic Surgery Things w/ Dr. Jonathan Sykes 34:25

8M ago34:25

34:25

The sheer volume of questionable plastic surgery information, data, and photos available online has a powerful impact on our view of reality. To discuss the deception, Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Sykes joins Dr. Bass to reveal the trickery and share their advice to help us separate fiction from fact. Some aesthetic professiona…

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Future of Devices w/ Dr. Vic Ross 27:39

8M ago27:39

27:39

Guest expert dermatologist Dr. Vic Ross joins Dr. Bass to review technologies that have come to market in recent years and preview the pipeline for the future of aesthetics. Looking back on the history of aesthetic medicine, a pivotal breakthrough was the ability to precisely target abnormal areas of skin rather than damaging the skin globally. As …

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Lifting Without Cutting #2: MyEllevate w/ Dr. Gregory Mueller 28:11

9M ago28:11

28:11

Dr. Gregory Mueller is the innovator of MyEllevate, a minimally invasive technology for lifting skin and muscle in the neck. He joins Dr. Bass In this second episode of our mini series “Lifting Without Cutting.” Using a light-guided delivery to lift the skin and muscle together as a composite, MyEllevate offers a research-based, data-driven approac…

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Weight Loss Revolution: Ozempic & Friends 17:20

9M ago17:20

17:20

The use of Ozempic/Wegovy and similar medications such as Mounjaro for weight management is rapidly evolving. As they continue to be studied further and receive FDA approvals, including the approval of Zepbound this month, the question becomes whether they can be a meaningful substitute for bariatric surgery. Ozempic has been used to treat type 2 d…

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Skin Science: Fresh Again w/ Dr. Julius Few 38:45

10M ago38:45

38:45

Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Julius Few joins Dr. Bass to discuss why skin care is not a one size fits all industry and debunk common myths surrounding skin care. Good skin care is a necessary adjunct to plastic surgery and beauty as a whole. There are thousands of product options out there, but it’s about finding a routine that’s easy to follow and…

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Facelift on the Cutting Edge w/ Dr. Sherrell Aston 55:34

10M ago55:34

55:34

Facelift surgery has come a long way since the 1980’s, amplifying the degree of correction and preserving a natural look. Dr. Sherrell Aston, a leader in facelifting, joins Dr. Bass to discuss the evolution of facelift techniques and how they are customized to each patient. In the last 40 years, the focus has moved from lifting the skin to altering…

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Lifting Without Cutting #1: The Biology of Non-surgical Lifting 20:05

11M ago20:05

20:05

Lifting the face and neck without surgery is the holy grail of aesthetic medicine. While there’s no meaningful substitute currently available that can give the degree of laxity correction in the face, neck and jawline as the facelift, there are good non-surgical skin lifting and tightening treatments for mild to moderate signs of aging. Non-surgica…

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Decades of Face: The Forties, The Support Decade 13:07

11M ago13:07

13:07

In this third episode of our mini-series “Decades of Face,” Dr. Bass advises people in their 40’s actively fighting signs of aging and determined to take the best care of their skin. With volume loss and wrinkles becoming increasingly visible in this decade of life, Botox and fillers are almost universally part of the beauty plan. This is also prim…

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The Eyes Have It: The Wide World of Periocular Rejuvenation w/ Dr. Jason Bloom 45:12

12M ago45:12

45:12

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? T…

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Beauty Essentials Present and Future w/ Dr. Joel Cohen 26:16

12M ago26:16

26:16

Starting early with minimally invasive treatments postpones the need for more aggressive treatments. Dr. Bass and special guest & dermatologist Dr. Joel Cohen share their expertise to bring us the definitive anti-aging treatment plan. Spoiler alert: the key to facial rejuvenation is combining laser and energy treatments with other treatments such a…

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Ozempic Face 10:02

1y ago10:02

10:02

Historically used for diabetes, Ozempic and Wegovy are now wildly popular for weight loss. But with substantial weight loss comes volume loss, which needs cosmetic treatment. While injectable fillers can restore shape and volume in the face, laxity in the neck and jawline from weight loss can call for energy treatments, and in more extreme cases, f…

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Decades of Face: The Thirties, The Prevention Decade 13:30

1y ago13:30

13:30

In the second installment of our mini-series “Decades of Face,” Dr. Bass advises people in their 30’s who want to be proactive and have an effective facial rejuvenation treatment plan in place before aging signs appear. Find out which treatments are best for the common skin concerns of this decade, including Botox, injectable fillers, radiofrequenc…

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Skin Is In: The Growing Focus On Skin Quality 15:42

1y ago15:42

15:42

Working on the fabric of the skin itself does a lot to improve and rejuvenate our appearance when we're in our fifties, sixties, and seventies. Preventive measures when we’re in our twenties, thirties, and forties delays when we have to address the big aging features and preserves our skin at its youthful best. As we age, the metabolism of the skin…

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History of Devices w/ Dr. Vic Ross 27:53

1y ago27:53

27:53

Until the 1980’s, doctors used a small set of lasers as a continuous wave for every medical and cosmetic skin condition, heating and burning off the surface of the target. Dermatologist Dr. Vic Ross characterizes this approach as being like “napalm in the forest,” Then, Harvard researcher and dermatologist Dr. Rox Anderson recognized these treatmen…

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Small Treatments, Big Results w/ Dr. Munique Maia 28:23

1y ago28:23

28:23

Many people are interested in treatments that have a significant positive impact on appearance without a big investment in recovery time or money. Dr. Munique Maia joins Dr. Bass for a deep dive into the most powerful minimally invasive treatments and minor surgeries, and reveals which small aging changes can make a huge difference in appearance wh…

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Decades of Face: The Twenties, The Perfection Decade 13:55

1y ago13:55

13:55

In the first of our mini-series “Decades of Face,” Dr. Bass shares his advice for people in their 20’s who want to both look their best and have a solid anti-aging treatment and skin care plan. Learn which procedures are most popular for preventing aging and maintaining skin quality at this age, including retinoids, energy treatments, microneedling…

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Stars Not Scars 24:25

1+ y ago24:25

24:25

With any surgery, it’s normal to be concerned about the scars you'll be left with and whether they heal properly. In this episode, Dr. Bass covers the different types of scars and what to do if you find yourself with an unpredictable scar during your recovery. Two conditions which sometimes occur with scar healing are hypertrophic scars and keloid …

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A Primer on Potential Uses of Stem Cells in Plastic Surgery w/ Dr. Steve Cohen 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

28:23

To bring us into the future of stem cells in aesthetics, regenerative medicine pioneer Dr. Steve Cohen joins Dr. Bass for a conversation about the future of this innovative area of medicine. Because stem cells are not fully differentiated, they have the ability to turn into a muscle cell, a skin cell, or a blood vessel lining cell. This versatility…

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Hubbub About the Buccal Fat Pad 10:22

1+ y ago10:22

10:22

Once an unknown niche procedure, buccal fat pad removal is now everywhere in the media. Buccal fat pad removal surgery allows us to flatten the cheeks of somebody who has "chipmunk cheeks," reducing the bulge below the cheek mound to be relatively flat or just slightly concave. Mostly for young adults, this surgery can be a powerful tool for facial…

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Daxxify: The New Longer Lasting Neuromodulator w/ Dr. Michael Kane 54:22

1+ y ago54:22

54:22

Dr. Bass and guest Dr. Michael Kane explore the latest innovation in the neuromodulator market - Daxxify. With over three decades of experience in the field, Dr. Kane is the author of “The Botox Book” and is an expert in the use of neuromodulators. In this episode, they discuss the history of neuromodulators and the current playing field that Daxxi…

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Psych Yourself Out: Being Mindful About Plastic Surgery w/ Dr. Alan Goodwin 50:55

1+ y ago50:55

50:55

Because both plastic surgeons and patients are perfectionists by temperament, it's a good meeting when they get together. But as humans, we have to accept that we're never going to achieve perfection. If we are too demanding toward ourselves and others, it can be hard to find satisfaction with cosmetic procedures. For some people, cognitive therapy…

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A Picture is Worth More Than 1000 Words: How Advanced Imaging Is Improving Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine w/ Doug Canfield 19:19

1+ y ago19:19

19:19

In aesthetic medicine, photography is central to the consultation, treatment planning, execution of the treatment, and the assessment of the results. Photography expert Doug Canfield, founder of Canfield Scientific, returns to the podcast to talk with Dr. Bass about the latest advances in clinical photography including how artificial intelligence i…

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Picking the Right Device w/ Dr. Joel Cohen 26:45

1+ y ago26:45

26:45

To help you find the best laser or energy treatment for your goals, dermatologist Joel L. Cohen, MD, joins Dr. Bass for a conversation about the devices which have changed the aesthetics game and how treatments can be modulated to fit your goals. Finding the right device means first consulting with and building a relationship with an expert dermato…

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The Point Is: Everything in Beauty Treatments Using Needles and Needling 18:08

1+ y ago18:08

18:08

Needles are everywhere in medical aesthetics, from injectable treatments to needling treatments that use tiny sterile needles to create tiny punctures and energy based microneedling. Creating a lot of punctures in the skin is microtrauma that the body recognizes and responds to biologically, creating biostimulatory effects such as neocollagenesis, …

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Facelifts and Finishing Touches: Common Additions to a Facelift to Minimize Recovery and Maximize Rejuvenation w/ Dr. Jason Bloom 28:06

1+ y ago28:06

28:06

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 u…

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Podcast Forecast: Overview of Upcoming Plastic Surgery Classes 7:11

1+ y ago7:11

7:11

Dr. Bass shares a preview of the episodes to look forward to in the coming year, including a new series called "Decades of Face" outlining the changes throughout the decades of aging and the treatment plans best suited to each of them. When something happens in the plastic surgery world, count on Dr. Bass to bring it to you first. This year’s guest…

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The Future Looks Beautiful: A Discussion of What Lies Ahead in Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine 17:56

1+ y ago17:56

17:56

What's in store for the future of medical aesthetics? Dr. Bass gives an inside look at where we are right now and his expert predictions. Injectable fillers and neuromodulators began to gain momentum in the 1990’s, and the rate of innovation with these technologies has been expanding ever since. These advances in non-surgical treatments will contin…

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The Rise of Regenerative Medicine: Breathing New Life Into Aesthetic Care w/ Dr. Steve Cohen 37:56

1+ y ago37:56

37:56

Dr. Steve Cohen, an internationally recognized plastic surgeon and the co-author of Regenerative Facial Surgery, joins Dr. Bass to look into the future of regenerative medicine within aesthetics. Regenerative medicine focuses on enabling tissue regeneration in the body and restoration of normal function in cells, organs, or tissues to help the body…

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Telling Tales About Plastic Surgery Telltales: How to Avoid the Done Look 27:00

1+ y ago27:00

27:00

The goal of plastic surgery is to create balance and proportion as it creates a natural look, not an extreme one. Most people considering plastic surgery aren’t interested in looking overdone. Some people are willing to accept that they are going to be walking around with telltales that they've had plastic surgery, but most only want a few close fr…

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Operating in Reverse: How the Unwanted Plastic Surgery Result Can Be Reversed 21:03

2y ago21:03

21:03

If you have had a cosmetic procedure and wish it could be undone, or if you are considering a cosmetic procedure but afraid you'll regret it, there are options for going back. There are options available if you don't love the outcome after most procedures. Implants and fillers can be changed, and it is possible to rework other cosmetic procedures. …

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Why Do I Look So Bad On Video Conferencing? w/ Doug Canfield 15:55

2y ago15:55

15:55

Since the pandemic started, people have become hyper-aware of their appearance while being overexposed to what they look like on videoconferencing. A tsunami of visits to the plastic surgeon has resulted, with patients asking to change more things about themselves than ever before. "Zoom Dysmorphia" gives us an unrealistic body image. Sure, stress …

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Over Filler or Just Over Filled? 15:46

2y ago15:46

15:46

Rumors are spreading that patients are “over it” when it comes to injectable fillers, but Dr. Bass says that's far from the truth. The core strategy of facial rejuvenation treatments at most stages of aging includes a program of injectable filler treatments. Filler is being used in more areas and more creative ways than ever before to combat the ge…

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Exploring the First Year of Our Podcast 16:10

2y ago16:10

16:10

As we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of this podcast, Dr. Bass presents a lighthearted retrospective of all that has been covered so far and what's in store for the future. Find out which episodes were Dr. Bass’ favorites, which were listener favorites, and why he hopes the podcast reaches people interested in hearing the reality rather than fant…

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Device Advice: Exploring the Role of Devices in Aesthetic Medicine w/ Dr. Christopher Zachary 39:51

2y ago39:51

39:51

Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Christopher Zachary joins Dr. Bass to share the miraculous history behind some of today’s most popular treatments and discuss the impact of developments and research in medical aesthetics. With every new treatment and technology to enter the world of aesthetics, the landscape grows more confusing for patients. Finding the…

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