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 between what patients explain they want to look like and what plastic surgeons envision based on this description. To prevent an unhappy patient, it’s best to spot align early on by listening intently and communicating thoroughly.

Listening is key for plastic surgeons both before and after a procedure. This helps the surgeon know how best to prepare patients psychologically to go through the procedure and recovery.

As a patient, you want to pick a surgeon not just for their technical expertise, but also for their listening abilities.

Drs. Bass and Sykes share their insights on how plastic surgeons should approach different types of patients, how to work towards satisfying results, and why it’s a bad idea to try to chase unrealistic expectations.

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

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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 and minimal discomfort. Radiofrequency treatments typically involve a series of several treatments. While also using sound energy, Ultherapy has a different exposure pattern compared with Sofwave.

Dr. Jason Pozner joins Dr. Bass in this 5th episode of our series “Lifting Without Cutting” to discuss the unique history of Sofwave and how it works.

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 https://www.spsboca.com/about/our-surgeons/dr-jason-pozner/

Check out Dr. Pozner's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanctuaryplasticsurgery/

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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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.

Sometimes this is a first facelift and other times a secondary or repeat facelift if enough aging has taken place since the first procedure. Surgery may not be right for everyone in their 70’s depending on health, and current aesthetic needs. Surgical and non-surgical approaches can yield big results, but there may be some limitations due to loss of skin elasticity.

Maintenance, prevention and restoration don’t stop at this stage. Non-surgical treatments can still make a difference in your 70’s, but you’ll need to invest more time and effort than you did in your 50’s or 60’s.

In this sixth episode of our mini series “Decades of Face,” find out the top cosmetic surgeries, either for the first time or as a second time around, for people in their 70’s. Learn which treatments Dr. Bass recommends during this decade to improve wrinkles, fine lines, volume loss, and skin quality.

Learn more about facelift and neck lift at Bass Plastic Surgery

Learn more about eyelid surgery

Learn more about non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments such as laser peels, chemical peels, Botox, and fillers

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.