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Go beyond the doors of the operating room to learn about plastic surgery and non-surgical medical aesthetics with Houston board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu. Over the course of his plastic surgery career, Dr. Basu has performed over 16,000 cosmetic procedures. He advocates for his patients as a national leader in cosmetic surgery and patient safety. He is also an internationally-recognized speaker with over 80 presentations and publications under his belt. Most recently, he publish ...
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Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk and certified master injector Denae Murphy take us through the surgical and non-surgical approaches to facial aesthetics. Get the answers to questions like how much filler is too much? When is it time to consider surgery? Why is keeping up with fillers and Botox after surgery the key to staying ahead of agin…
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Earlobe repair surgery is a quick and easy fix that trims away the excess tissue and reshapes the earlobe. Just like the rest of our bodies, earlobes age over time. They lose fat, get wrinkly, and stretch out. Fillers or fat injections can plump them up and make them look normal again. Dr. DeBusk explains everything you need to know about earlobe r…
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Some people wait until adulthood for ear surgery (otoplasty) due finances, and others may have simply not known it was possible. By recreating folds or pinning the ears back, this procedure transforms confidence. During ear surgery consultations, patients light up when they see what Dr. DeBusk can do for them. Immediately after the procedure, they’…
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Having prominent ears can be traumatic for children, leading to teasing at school. Otoplasty, or ear pinning, reshapes their ears and changes their lives right away. Results are immediate, so once they’re back to school after healing, they can ditch the long hair, headbands and hats. Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk explains the otoplasty s…
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When people of any age experience side effects such as fatigue, irritability, anxiety, decreased libido, or joint pain, they may benefit from hormone replacement therapy. Susan, our longtime nurse at Basu Plastic Surgery, brought her passion and expertise with hormone replacement when she joined our practice in 2017. Since then, we’ve been able to …
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Since introducing our modern medical weight loss program one year ago, we’ve helped hundreds of patients lose weight with semaglutide (the “Skinny Shot”). In this update, Dr. Basu answers questions, addresses common misconceptions about the medications, and introduces the new “Skinny Shot Pro,” known medically as tirzepatide. He also lost weight wi…
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Hyper-focused on the bump on her nose in the mirror every day and constantly worried about her “bad angles” in photos or videos, Hannah wanted rhinoplasty since middle school. If someone stood on the “bad side,” she would ask them to move to the other side or twist her head so they couldn’t look at her from that angle. After meeting with Dr. Taylor…
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As his hair thinned, Steve recalled that “I was having issues with my customers... I just wasn't getting the right response from people and it was affecting sales.” He went to get a special certification for his plumbing business to show customers extra proof of his trustworthiness. But before he walked through the doors at the convention, there we…
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With a tummy tuck, the simplest details make a big difference. There are 5 important differences that only come from the experience of caring for thousands of tummy tuck, body lift, and weight loss patients. The belly button: Creating an elliptical “innie” belly button that makes the torso appear taller and leaner The mons: Ensuring the mons, or up…
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Because it can take 12-18 months for swelling to go down and final results to show after a rhinoplasty, it’s important to set aside your worries while healing. Normal recovery aside, if you’ve had a rhinoplasty and your results don’t look the way you expected, Dr. DeBusk breaks down the common reasons for revision surgery, including irregular conto…
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Cost is always a worry for people considering rhinoplasty, but it’s important to understand that this is your nose and it’s at the center of your face, so you don't want to pick the cheapest option. Other common worries people have before rhinoplasty include: How do I know if I’ve chosen a good plastic surgeon? How do I know whether I’m obsessing o…
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No nose is the same, so no rhinoplasty is the same. A vital goal of the rhinoplasty consultation is for you and your doctor to have the same vision for your goals and what’s realistically achievable for you. Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk walks us through what to expect during a rhinoplasty consultation, from explaining your goals to shar…
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If at least one year has passed since your first rhinoplasty surgery, a revision rhinoplasty surgery may address any lingering concerns. Before a revision rhinoplasty, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk will ask about your specific concerns to help develop a plan. Be prepared for the need to borrow cartilage from another part of the body to a…
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Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk answers commonly asked rhinoplasty questions. Hear why people seek the help of Dr. DeBusk for reshaping a dorsal hump on the nasal bridge, bulbous nose tips, problems with breathing, or trauma-induced fracture. Learn about the different types of nose reshaping procedures available outside of traditional rhin…
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Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery is thrilled to introduce Dr. William Taylor DeBusk, a board-certified ENT surgeon specializing in the entire breadth of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is one of the few facial plastic surgeons in the country doing both facial cosmetic surgery and microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck. Dr.…
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For jowling, loose skin, and other signs of aging in the face and neck, a surgical face lift may be an option. Dr. Basu’s preferred technique is the deep plane face and neck lift because it delivers refreshed, natural-looking results. The deep plane face and neck lift tightens the deeper layers of the face, bringing the skin along with it. By targe…
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Just five days after Dr. Basu removed 190 ccs of fat from a patient’s neck with FaceTite, she called crying tears of joy because her jowls were already gone and her jawline was sharp. Incredible transformations are possible in the jowls and neck area with FaceTite, and most of Dr. Basu’s patients see reduced fat and tightened skin right away. Over …
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Over time, the vertical distance between your lips and nose lengthens and ages your face. In this second episode of the “Small Procedures, Big Results” series, Dr. Basu highlights how the surgical lip lift, or “bullhorn” lip lift makes the upper lip look fuller and your entire face look younger. From recovery to results, hear why this long-lasting …
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Dr. Basu answers everyone’s biggest questions surrounding buccal fat pad removal in the first of a multi-part series about small procedures that yield big results. If you’ve always had full cheeks and want a more slender face, buccal fat pad removal may be a great choice for you. Dr. Basu goes over how long it takes to see results, how long results…
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Recent CNN headlines declared that liposuction has overtaken breast augmentation as the #1 procedure in the world. But the reasons behind this shift are debatable. Dr. Basu and special guest Dr. Johnny Franco discuss the recent explosion in demand for liposuction, the controversy around breast implant illness, and whether the recent TikTok rumor th…
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Social media is tremendous for connecting people in ways that were never before possible, giving a glimpse into the everyday lives of doctors and their staff, showcasing before & after results, and getting accurate information about plastic surgery out into the universe. But for both Dr. Basu and special guest Dr. Johnny Franco, the dark side of so…
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Dr. Basu is joined by friend and founder of Austin Plastic Surgeon Dr. Johnny Franco to discuss semaglutide, also known as the “skinny shot.” After losing 45 lbs himself in just over three months, Dr. Franco is convinced in the benefits of semaglutide for weight loss and has made it easily available to his patients. The once-a-week shot is a breakt…
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In this special crossover episode, we present the entirety of Dr. Basu’s interview with fellow plastic surgeon Dr. Regina Nouhan on her podcast Plastic Surgery Decoded. Dr. Basu departs from his usual role as the host, walking Dr. Nouhan and her audience through the Internal Bra Technique, who the best candidates are, which concerns it targets, and…
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Medical aesthetician Iman joins as special guest from the Post Oak office to share her three favorite treatments from the medical spa. Iman shares the process, recovery, results, and best candidates for each of these non-surgical treatments including HydraFacial, CoolSculpting, and Emsculpt. Whether you’re wanting to target fine lines, acne scarrin…
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Dr. Basu and Madison discuss the recent case of a patient whose lip filler migrated and what to do if this happens to you, along with the latest filler trends including a less full lip and enhancement of the jawline. For the jawline, Madison shares which product is fluid enough to withstand the facial expressions we make on a daily basis. Take a sc…
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It’s disappointing when you’ve had breast augmentation and the results don’t last as long as you had hoped. Weakened breast tissue is often the cause, and factors like having children, losing weight, or even genetics play a huge role. The Internal Bra Technique is the answer, and can give you back the look you desire. With 17 years of expertise in …
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After a lifetime trapped in her body, Charisse changed her relationship with food and lost 192 pounds. Left with painful loose skin, she researched plastic surgeons with body lift experience in Houston and reached out to Dr. Basu for help. Over 300 pounds at her heaviest, Charisse recalls the moment on a cruise ship that pushed her to change her li…
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The Brazilian Butt Lift is a wildly popular booty-enhancing fat transfer procedure with a bit of a crazy reputation, thanks to social media and recent headlines like the New York Times article titled “Why is a Brazilian Butt Lift Dangerous?” On this episode of Behind the Double Doors, Dr. Basu covers how the BBL should be safely performed to preven…
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Master aesthetic injector Denae Murphy, RN, BSN, shares her secrets for creating natural, beautiful lips and lets us in on how to get unbeatable pricing on lip filler treatments with loyalty programs like Alle, Aspire, and the B. Exclusive VIP program. Denae and Dr. Basu discuss how they keep the lip injection procedure pain free, what side effects…
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Denae Murphy, RN, BSN, is a Certified Master Injector with 14+ years of experience. Denae is a native Houstonian who grew up in Cypress, attended the University of Texas, and graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Early in her career, she was drawn to aesthetics and discovered that her critical eye and nursing …
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Liposuction is the most popular way to reduce localized fat and contour the body to help give you a slimmer, curvier, or more balanced look. While it’s not exactly magic, experience does matter and on this episode you’ll hear how Dr. Basu’s approach to sculpting the body blends both science and artistry to enhance contour and shadow lines of both t…
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Billions of hours on Zoom led many people to wonder when their lower face and neck started looking so tired. Formerly known as “turkey neck,” the new name is “Zoom neck” and the good news is it can be treated with a range of minimally invasive and surgical techniques. Dr. Basu explains what causes the neck to fall in the first place and describes h…
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After losing 115 lbs. over 5 years, Kayla asks Dr. Basu what she can expect from circumferential body lift surgery and if it’s the right time to move forward with plastic surgery after weight loss (https://www.basuplasticsurgery.com/plastic-surgery/body/plastic-surgery-after-weight-loss/). For anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight eith…
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Fat transfer is an alternative to breast implants that deliver beautiful results for some patients. Find out who’s right for this procedure, what the limitations are, and what you can expect from fat grafting for the purpose of breast enhancement without implants. Dr. Basu explains how much fat can be transferred and from what part of the body, alo…
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Anesthesiologist Dr. Mary Ellen Firat answers all the questions you didn’t know you had about anesthesia before plastic surgery, most importantly “will I wake up?” Spoiler alert, yes you will! With many years of experience doing anesthesia and ten years dedicated just to Dr. Basu’s patients, Dr. Firat’s unique approach to preventing pain, nausea, a…
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Whether you’re 17 or 70, it can be miserable to have heavy or sagging breasts that spill out of your clothes and cause back pain. Dr. Basu covers the differences between good and not-so-good breast volume and explains his technique for keeping the good volume to create new, natural results without the use of breast implants. Read more about Houston…
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Brittany Banks opens up about her recent breast implant revision surgery with Dr. Basu and takes us through her past surgery experiences, from her struggle with breasts that were too big for her body in high school through the unwanted changes caused by her 70 lb. weight loss and what drove her to finally undergo a 3rd surgery to get the breasts sh…
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A mom of twins from Katy, Texas asks about the differences between a regular tummy tuck, a “mini” tummy tuck, and an extended tummy tuck. Dr. Basu explains who’s the best candidate for each procedure, shares how the incisions are hidden and how he keeps the belly button looking cute. Hear more about how a tummy tuck can fix old C-section scars, tig…
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Thinking about getting breast implants? Hear the time-tested 3-step process for picking the perfect breast implant size, why Instagram is the place to find the best your breast augmentation “wish pics,” and the advice we give for speedy recovery. Get the answers to the most common questions we hear at consultation, including: Above or below the mus…
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Felicia from Sugar Land asks Dr. Basu how soon she can have a mommy makeover after having kids and if it’s safe to combine procedures like tummy tuck, breast lift, or brazilian butt lift. Dr. Basu covers the most common questions women have about the mommy makeover including recovery, incisions, c-section scars, non-surgical alternatives, costs, an…
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Breast implants need a “redo” most commonly because of volume loss from having kids, aging or weight loss, old implants, or health related concerns. Dr. Basu shares all the different ways breast implant revision can be accomplished, including implant removal, replacement, with a breast lift, with fat transfer, or with the advanced internal bra tech…
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With tummy tuck surgery, there’s no one size fits all. Many women are surprised to find out that they’re eligible even with a higher BMI. Dr. Basu takes us behind the double doors to answer the most important questions, including how much weight you can expect to be taken off, when it’s possible for liposuction or BBL to be combined, and the typica…
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Meet Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu and go behind the double doors to hear about the unique Northwest Houston destination he designed for plastic surgery, non-surgical aesthetics, and wellness in Towne Lake, Cypress. To learn more about Dr. Basu, visit the Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery website https://www.basuplasticsurgery.com/about-us/m…
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