Body Contouring Surgery Episodes

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 feeling healthier and wanting to look the part. Across countries and cultures, a global rise in cosmetic surgery is taking place as people are losing significant weight, living longer, and paying more attention to how their face and body reflect that change. But that growth come...

When you lose weight, you don't just get smaller. Your skin changes. Even if you're physically fit and active while losing weight, genetics play a big role in how much elasticity you keep. When you hit your goal, it’s tempting to want everything fixed right away, but surgery after weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. Dr. Basu prioritizes what matters most so you can plan the order of your treatment plan and achieve your goals the safe way. You'll hear how to know when it’s time to consider...

This interview originally aired on https://www.lessofyou.com/. Ashley tried everything. She tried all the diets: Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, SlimFast, Houston Methodist Medical Weight Management program. Even after a gastric sleeve, her weight...

The new year is here, and Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu shares his predictions for what’s ahead for the aesthetics and wellness world in 2025.  Hear Dr. Basu’s takes on: - Why fillers may keep losing steam while biostimulators gain ground -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...