Timeless Beauty: Why Planning is Crucial to Maintaining the Aging Face

If you're avoiding the plastic surgeon's office for fear of being sold something you might not need, know that it is much easier and more affordable to prevent your face from aging now than it will be to fix it later. Dr. Bass outlines how planning for the future and a great relationship with the right aesthetic provider will give you much more success throughout the years.   The first step is finding a provider who you enjoy and trust. This person should be a good listener and have a refined approach, informed by excellent training and years of experience. To avoid being shoehorned into a treatment or surgery that isn't right for your age or concern, a wide range of non-surgical and surgical options should be available. Once you find the right provider, the second step is to have a plan for the future that accounts for your age and your skin type. As you might expect, this plan begins with proper skin care with products that protect your skin from UV damage and keep it healthy with the right formulations for your skin type.  Energy-based treatments like laser resurfacing or Ultherapy, Botox, and fillers are the next stage of intervention and with a minimum amount of time, money and intervention can delay the need for face lift surgery by a decade or more.  Where should you start? Dr. Bass suggests you look in the mirror and study photos of yourself to identify what has changed since you were younger and start there by asking for expert advice to chase that down before it becomes a big issue.  Links Read more about facial rejuvenation with Dr. Bass 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.