Episodes

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...

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 temptin...

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...

Whether it’s cosmetic or functional, labiaplasty can boost both your confidence and overall quality of life. Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla breaks down how this procedure works and what it’s all about. Hear why...

Since her 20s, Andrea was self-conscious about her nose, often tilting her head to the side to hide its asymmetry and bulbous tip. For decades, all she could see in the mirror was that flaw.  By her 40s, she was mentally and financially ready for...

Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla breaks down migraines, one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, especially for women under 50.  Defining the different types of migraines, their triggers, and how they can disrupt daily life,...

Are you considering a revision rhinoplasty? Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk answers the top questions about this procedure. He explains why some people seek revisions and why revision rhinoplasty is more complex than the initial...

Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk answers the top 10 rhinoplasty questions people ask most often to help you feel more confident about the procedure. He covers everything you need to know, from how it’s done and the differences between...

This interview originally aired on the Meet the Doctor podcast. Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla is back in her hometown of Houston, Texas, completing an aesthetic surgery fellowship with Dr. Bob Basu at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery....

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 -...

The skinny shot is changing Jillian’s life. One year in, she’s lost 62 pounds, and even her daughter had to do a double-take.  After decades of food noise taking over her mind, she’s noticing benefits that go beyond aesthetics. Her mood stability,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...