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

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 ELEVAI Labs, joins Dr. Bass to discuss what's happening in the space of exosomes, stem cells, and regenerative medicine as a whole.

Through experiments with stem cells, Dr. Plews and his colleagues discovered that the cells provided some benefit, but they weren’t sticking around or fixing problems such as wounds. This led to the discovery of exosomes, nano-packages that the body uses to send signals to cells.

When searching for the best exosomes to separate, Dr. Plews and his team found that by taking exosomes from age zero stem cells, they can safely be put back into the body to “remind it how to be young again.”

Drawing on his two decades of research in the study of stem cells and regenerative medicine, Dr. Plews explains what exosomes are, how they were discovered, the potential they hold, and how we may be using them in medicine going forward.

About Dr. Jordan Plews

Dr. Jordan Plews is the co-founder and CEO of ELEVAI Labs, Inc. He has dedicated nearly 20 years to the study of stem cells and regenerative medicine. Following many years investigating the use of various types of stem cells on injury and degenerative diseases, he has gone on to build and lead teams, setting up stem cell culture labs and developing stem cell-based regenerative medicine solutions before pivoting into aesthetics.

Learn more about Dr. Jordan Plews and ELEVAI Labs, Inc.

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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

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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 customizes Botox injections for each individual patient to minimize lines and maximize brow elevation while preserving function and expression. 

He reveals how Botox (along with Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau and Daxxify) is best used to make the world’s most popular rejuvenation treatment safe, precise, and predictable.

Hear his invaluable advice for how to choose an injector who won’t leave you looking frozen, how to know which neuromodulator brand is best for your needs, and when peels, energy treatments or fillers might be a better choice.

Learn more about Botox at Bass 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. 

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 surrounding skin’s healing response, Ellacor is designed to reduce laxity and generate healthier skin without leaving any scars.

Dr. Pozner joins Dr. Bass to discuss what it does, how it works, and how it was developed.

Listen as Drs. Bass and Pozner discuss downtime, aftercare, what they think about what it can and cannot do, and who the ideal patients are for this innovative new technology. 

About Dr. Jason Pozner

Jason Pozner, MD, is the co-founder and medical director of Sanctuary Medical Center in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Pozner was an assistant professor of plastic surgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Maryland and currently serves as adjunct clinical faculty in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida.

Learn more about guest Dr. Jason Pozner

Check out Dr. Pozner's Instagram

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 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 laxity, dull skin, volume loss, wrinkles, jowling, muscle banding in the neck, and droopy eyelids are moderate to severe. 

While a surgical face and/or neck lift may be necessary for some people, others may still benefit enough from non-surgical treatments such as Ultherapy, Sofwave, MyEllevate or FaceTite. 

Find out why developing a coordinated plan of fewer treatments is smarter than chasing individual concerns, and which treatments are best to slow each of the various changes of your 50’s. 

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 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 professionals are great surgeons who prefer not to spend their energy on marketing, and others are good at the marketing game, using puffery such as “top surgeon in the area” or tinkering with lighting and angles between before and after photos. 

Some plastic surgeons brand their techniques so well that it creates a double edged sword, because patients end up asking surgeons to match and deliver what they read from other surgeons' branding.

Get the experts’ take on how to scrutinize the information you get on social media, look closely at before and after photos, and recognize who is a great surgeon and not just a great marketing package. 

About Dr. Jonathan Sykes

With practices in Sacramento and Beverly Hills, CA, Dr. Jonathan Sykes is one of the most highly respected double board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States and has performed more than 20,000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries. Dr. Sykes is an expert in rhinoplasty and aging-related surgeries such as facelift, browlift, and eyelid lift.

Learn more about Dr. Sykes https://www.drjonathansykes.com/

Follow Dr. Sykes on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drjonathansykes

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. 

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 this advancement transformed aesthetic treatments, researchers continued to find ways to make these technologies more powerful, cost effective, and conveniently sized.

Although device companies put more resources into market research today than ever before, innovation still takes time.  

Dr. Ross predicts what the next big breakthrough will be and how it will help make treatments faster, safer, and more effective.

About guest expert dermatologist Dr. Vic Ross

Expert dermatologist Dr. Vic Ross specializes in laser treatments and is an active researcher on skin rejuvenation approaches. He was elected president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and is an active board member in the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

• Learn more about Dr. Vic Ross
• Learn more about laser treatments at Bass 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. 

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 approach with obvious improvement, minimal recovery time, and long-lasting durability.

Early in his career, Dr. Mueller recognized many people needed attention in the neck area, but weren’t ready for a big face and neck lift. He found a way to lift the underlying ligaments without making any big incisions or moving the muscles and shares the full story of how he developed MyEllevate.

MyEllevate can not only tighten up the neck, but also sharpen the chin and jawline. It can also be used as a tool to refresh face and neck lift results by retightening the neck and smoothing vertical muscle bands.

Hear directly from the inventor and find out who the ideal candidate is for this unique and much-needed treatment.

About Dr. Gregory Mueller

Dr. Gregory Mueller is a board-certified plastic surgeon and innovator who has practiced in Beverly Hills, California since 1998. Dr. Mueller invented the medical device called the ICLED Surgical System used to construct the suture matrix called MyEllevate. Mueller spent nearly a decade perfecting the technique which became MyEllevate. Mueller also developed the oVio360 Dynamic Imaging System.

• Learn more about Dr. Mueller 
• Learn more about MyEllevate 

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 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 diabetes since 2017. When used for weight loss, semaglutide is used at higher doses and marketed as Wegovy.  Newer medications such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have entered the market for and will be marketed under the name Zepbound for  the sole purpose of weight loss.

When combined with healthy lifestyle choices, people can lose 15-20% of body weight over a six month course on semaglutide and up to 25% on tirzepatide. Dr. Bass answers everyone’s biggest questions about the use of these medications for weight loss, including:

• Does insurance help cover the cost?
• Who is a candidate?
• Can these medications be a meaningful substitute for bariatric surgery?
• Does the weight rebound once you stop?

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. 

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 works for you. 

According to Dr. Few, the secret to great skin is good cleansing (but not over-cleansing), good hydration with protection of that hydration, and something that facilitates cell turnover and elimination—not stripping, but enhancing that process.

Back in the 1970's and 1980's, products and treatments were universally used on people of all skin colors and types, sometimes doing more harm than good. Choosing the wrong topical agent for skin care can lead to significant inflammation, or in the worst case scenario, a reactive dermatitis. Today, we have options developed for a wide range of skin types. 

With the goal of developing medical grade options for people with hyperpigmentation, dyspigmentation, and dyschromia that does not require physician oversight, Dr. Few created a skin care line consisting of topical ingredients in a melanocyte friendly solution.

Drs. Bass and Few discuss:

• Why you should consider adjusting your skin care routine based on the season

• Why you should avoid washing your face with cleanser too often if you have dry skin

• How to adjust your routine as your skin ages

• When the best time of day is to apply restorative treatments

• How long it takes to judge whether a skin care regimen works for you
  

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. 

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 the underlying foundation, removing excess skin, and redraping over a changed foundation in the face, cheeks, neck, and jawline. 

Today, the facelift is often combined with other treatments for well-rounded, dramatic, long-lasting results. It can be complemented with fat transfer into areas of the face with lost volume, or radio frequency technology such as FaceTite or AccuTite or Morpheus8 to improve the quality of skin.

While the facelift/necklift is the gold standard for facial rejuvenation, there’s not a single best technique for how that procedure is performed.  The approach is customized to every patient not cookie cutter. Hear about current controversies in facelift technique from the experts.

Learn more about the various facelift techniques Drs. Bass and Aston use regularly, in what circumstances they find a mini facelift or neck lift alone to deliver meaningful results, and why they advise against getting continuous filler treatments when it’s time for surgery.

About Dr. Sherrell Aston

Dr. Sherrell Aston is a professor of plastic surgery at New York University, a past president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and was the chair of plastic surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital for 23 years. He also has run an international symposium that was for many years the largest aesthetic plastic surgery meeting in the world. 

Learn more about Dr. Sherrell Aston

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.