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 help many patients not only look their best, but also feel their best. BioTE hormone replacement therapy transforms people mentally and physically by restoring energy and vitality. Susan walks us through the step-by-step process of starting BioTE w ..read more

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 she always wanted. Brittany’s honest (and funny) conversation with Dr. Basu is an important story about the dangers of using Instagram or TikTok to make life-changing decisions and the incredible results that are possible when you find the best surgeo ..read 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 medications, and introduces the new “Skinny Shot Pro,” known medically as tirzepatide. He also lost weight with the Skinny Shot, and shares his reasons for doing it and the surprising things he learned through his own experience. Get the answers to important questions about these medications, including: How is semaglutide different from tirzepatide? Why ..read more

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 contours on the nasal bridge, Pollybeak deformity (downward facing tip), and functional problems. One of the only reasons a revision rhinoplasty would be done less than 12 months after the initial procedure is saddle nose deformity, in which the bridge ..read more

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 rhinoplasty surgery, including preservation rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and liquid rhinoplasty. Find out why Dr. DeBusk prefers the open approach, how long It takes the nose to completely heal after rhinoplasty, and what to expect throughout the recover ..read more

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 last, what recovery looks like, and whether it’s reversible. Read more about Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu https://www.basuplasticsurgery.com/about-us/meet-dr-basu/ See a video of Dr. Basu doing buccal fat pad removal https://www.youtube.co ..read more

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 that the “BBL era is over” is true. Read more about Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu https://www.basuplasticsurgery.com/ Read more about Austin plastic surgeon Dr. Johnny Franco https://www.austinplasticsurgeon.com/dr-johnny-franco/ Listen to Dr ..read more

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 social media is a source of worry and concern. Read more about Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu https://www.basuplasticsurgery.com/ Read more about Austin plastic surgeon Dr. Johnny Franco https://www.austinplasticsurgeon.com/dr-johnny-franco ..read more

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 breakthrough weight loss product that helps patients eat healthier proportions by decreasing appetite. The doctors discuss how it can be a powerful tool for patients above the BMI cutoff for surgeries such as the tummy tuck who need help losing weight to ..read more

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 why Galaflex is his preferred material for the procedure. Although Dr. Basu has already discussed the Internal Bra Technique here on Behind the Double Doors, this episode includes new information as Dr. Nouhan brings up interesting questions. Read ..read more