Facelifts used to be something people put off until their 60’s or 70’s. Now Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk is seeing patients in their 30’s, and the reasons are more nuanced than you might think. Some of it ...
Facelifts used to be something people put off until their 60’s or 70’s. Now Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk is seeing patients in their 30’s, and the reasons are more nuanced than you might think. Some of it ...
Most people assume cosmetic surgery and insurance never go together, but rhinoplasty is one exception worth knowing about. Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk walks through when insurance might actually cover a p...
Traveling internationally in his current leadership role with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Bob Basu shares new insights from around the world that have less to do with trends and more to do with people feelin...
Dr. Bob Basu looks back at his 2025 forecast to see what came true. Some trends accelerated faster than expected, others shifted in surprising ways, and that context sets the stage for what’s next. He then shares his predicti...
If you live with the daily discomfort of breasts that feel out of proportion: back and neck pain, deep bra grooves, skin irritation, and the constant feeling of being weighed down by your own body, you’re not alone. Dr. Shann...
She’s keeping her name private, but not her story. Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla’s patient joins the podcast for an honest conversation about an experience most women never hear spoken out loud—what it’s really like to research, consult for, and ultimately...
“Tired eyes” aren’t always caused by lack of sleep. Dr. Taylor DeBusk reveals the real culprits—dark circles, puffiness, and thinning skin—and what actually helps. From the basics of skin care to office treatments like filler...
Face lift surgery, eyelid lift, or brow lift can turn back the clock, but that’s only one piece of the puzzle. Dr. Taylor DeBusk outlines the three essentials of facial rejuvenation—surgery, skin management, and injectables—a...
Breast implants may be low-risk, but that doesn’t mean they’re no-maintenance. Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla explains why regular screening with ultrasound is key to protecting your breast health. Silent ruptu...
Motiva’s innovative breast implants may be new to the U.S., but they’ve been available around the world for more than 15 years, and women are loving the results. Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla explains what mak...

Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Bob Basu is a nationally acclaimed, board-certified plastic surgeon based in Houston, Texas, with more than 18,000 cosmetic and reconstructive procedures performed. As President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons—the world’s largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons with over 11,000 members —Dr. Basu stands at the forefront of advancing patient safety, surgical innovation, and aesthetic outcomes. He specializes in aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring, mommy makeovers, face and neck rejuvenation, and post-weight loss plastic surgery. Dr. Basu has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for facelift, breast augmentation, eyelid surgery, liposuction/body contouring for 5 consecutive years. Well-known for his refined surgical technique, expertise in complex revisional cases, and his compassionate approach, he offers personalized care from the first consultation through recovery and long-term follow-up.