Best Dr Lawrence Bass Podcasts (2025)

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Intro to Facelift Series w/ Dr. Kylie Edinger 9:40

3h ago9:40

9:40

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 …

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Beauty Series #2: Hit and Run Beauty 9:40

9d ago9:40

9:40

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…

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Recovery Riddle 21:35

25d ago21:35

21:35

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 pr…

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Give Me Down to There Hair w/ Dr. Jason Bloom 35:01

1M ago35:01

35:01

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 Extra…

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Male Plastic Surgery w/ Dr. Douglas Steinbrech 37:14

2M ago37:14

37:14

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 procedur…

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Weight Loss Medications and Beyond 25:13

2M ago25:13

25:13

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 lo…

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Dry is Beautiful: MiraDry w/ Dr. Carolyn Jacob 20:40

3M ago20:40

20:40

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…

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Beauty Insights w/ Dr. Steven Dayan 27:20

4M ago27:20

27:20

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 jus…

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No More Turkey Gobbler: All Things Neck 23:42

4M ago23:42

23:42

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 stimula…

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Podcast Update 2024 12:45

4M ago12:45

12:45

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…

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Luscious Lips 16:23

5M ago16:23

16:23

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…

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Maintain vs. Restore 15:48

5M ago15:48

15:48

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 cre…

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Decades of Face: The Eighties, The Reinforcement Decade 14:32

6M ago14:32

14:32

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 peo…

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Best Facelift: Deep Plane vs. SMAS 14:08

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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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