Episodes

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June 5, 2024

Earlobe Repair Surgery

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...
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May 29, 2024

Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) for Adults

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,...
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May 22, 2024

Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) for Kids

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...
38
Feb. 7, 2024

BioTE Hormone Replacement

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...
Guest: Susan, RN
37
Jan. 24, 2024

Skinny Shot Update: Dr. Basu’s Own Weight Loss Experience, Compounding Pharmacy Misconceptions & More

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...
36
Dec. 13, 2023

Hannah’s Rhinoplasty: Why I Flew From LA to Houston For Surgery

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...
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Oct. 18, 2023

Patient Steve: NeoGraft Restored My Hair & My Career

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...
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Sept. 27, 2023

5 Details That Deliver Superb Tummy Tuck Results

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...
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Sept. 13, 2023

The 6 Big Worries People Have Before Revision Rhinoplasty

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...
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Aug. 30, 2023

The 5 Big Worries People Have Before Primary Rhinoplasty

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...
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Aug. 16, 2023

Rhinoplasty Consultation with Dr. Taylor DeBusk

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...
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Aug. 2, 2023

Revision Rhinoplasty with Dr. Taylor DeBusk

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...
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July 19, 2023

Rhinoplasty with Dr. Taylor DeBusk

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...
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June 21, 2023

Meet Dr. Taylor DeBusk, Facial Plastic Surgeon

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...
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April 26, 2023

Deep Plane Face Lift

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...
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April 12, 2023

FaceTite and NeckTite [Small Procedures, Big Results - Part 3]

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...
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March 29, 2023

The “Bullhorn” Lip Lift [Small Procedures, Big Results - Part 2]

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...
March 15, 2023

Buccal Fat Pad Removal [Small Procedures, Big Results - Part 1]

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...
March 1, 2023

2023 Trends & Controversies with Dr. Johnny Franco

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...
March 1, 2023

The Dark Side of Social Media [BONUS]

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...
Feb. 22, 2023

The Skinny Shot: The Truth About Semaglutide for Weight Loss with Dr. Johnny Franco

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...
Nov. 16, 2022

Introducing Plastic Surgery Decoded with Dr. Regina Nouhan

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...
Oct. 19, 2022

Aesthetician Iman’s Top 3 Medical Spa Treatments

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...
Guest: Iman
Oct. 5, 2022

Two Filler Trends Changing Houston Faces

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...