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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 prime time to take advantage of energy based treatments for skin changes such as wrinkling, pigment irregularity, age spots, rosacea, and skin laxity. 

For those who have followed a good maintenance and prevention plan, you may be able to avoid surgery in your forties and for some, eyelid surgery may be recommended. 

Having a beauty plan can provide a decade delay before surgical intervention. If you weren’t already, it’s important to take your skin care seriously over the age of 40. 

Hear Dr. Bass’s wise advice for the most common aging signs people see in their forties and how to correct them. 

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. 

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?

There's no meaningful substitute for eyelid surgery, but non-surgical treatments are useful for certain concerns around the eyes. Botox and fillers, for example, can raise the brow and treat crow's feet and frown lines, and chemical peels can treat crepiness around the eyes. But when you notice the upper eyelid skin hooding, a lower brow position, or bulging fat pads, it’s time for a surgical approach.

Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Bloom joins Dr. Bass to discuss the full range of treatments for these changes around the eyes.

About Jason Bloom, MD

Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Dr. Jason Bloom is a double board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.  He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and Clinical Assistant Professor (Adjunct) of Dermatology at the Temple University School of Medicine.

Read more about Philadelphia facial plastic surgeon Jason Bloom, MD  

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 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, radiofrequency microneedling, and lasers. 

Learn which treatments you should be doing right now and which products you should be using to look your best. Hint: if you don’t use a retinoid, now’s the time to get started.

Regardless of your age, it’s always helpful to partner with a professional to keep your confidence and appearance in check. Daily skin care and regular skin treatments are the most effective methods of preventing aging.

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• Learn more about injectable fillers at Bass Plastic Surgery  
• Learn more about Botox 
• Learn more about eyelid surgery
• Learn more about tummy tuck 

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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Back in 2012 Angie and Sherry started coming to Advanced Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center for Botox and Fillers with Dr. Mendelsohn.  But over the last few years they both began noticing changes in their eyes and wanted to know their options for appearing less tired and more refreshed.  

Sherry explained that her best feature were her eyes and within the last few years she felt that her eyelashes were being hidden by the heaviness of her eyelids.  It bothered her that her eyes were no longer getting attention and that the loss of volume and elasticity were causing her eyelids to droop.

Angie was also experiencing loss of elasticity and her friends were constantly asking her if she was ok or not feeling well.  She looked tired but actually felt great.  She wanted her eyelids to match the way she felt on the inside, which was young and fun!  Angie became conscious of her aging looks while attending a reunion.  That’s when she decided she was going to do whatever it took to look as great as she felt.  

A portion of this video contains actual eyelid surgery.  Dr. Mendelsohn describes the upper blepharoplasty procedure in great detail.  He starts the procedure by carefully measuring both eyelids to make sure they are balanced.  Dr. Mendelsohn then numbs the area and begins the procedure, which only takes about 10 minutes per eyelid.

Angie and Sherry came to Advanced Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center with two other co-workers to have their upper blepharoplasty.  They felt pampered, had a great time together, and while they were recovering they compared notes no who was doing the “best”.  Having their upper eyelid procedures together kept them talking about their individual experiences and they just couldn’t be happier.

Sherry has her eyelashes back and she looks brighter and less tired.  Angie doesn’t pull on her upper eyelids anymore and loves her refreshed appearance.