Behind the Double Doors: The Houston Plastic Surgery Podcast

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 the long hair, headbands and hats. Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk explains the otoplasty surgery procedure for kids, including the minimum a...

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 a...

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." He also lost weight with the Skinny Shot, and shares his reasons for doing it and the surprising things...

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 other side or twist her head so they couldn’t look at her from that angle. After meeting with Dr. Taylor DeBusk on a virtual consultation, she worked with...

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 extra proof of his trustworthiness. But before he walked through the doors at the convention, there were 4 large photos of men with different combinatio...

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 elliptical “innie” belly button that makes the torso appear taller and leaner The mons: Ensuring the mons, or upper pubic area, is as flat as the tummy Liposuctio...

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 (down...

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 rhinoplasty include: How do I know if I’ve chosen a good plastic surgeon? How do I know whether I’m obsessing or actually need a rhinoplasty? Will people judge m...

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 walks us through what to expect during a rhinoplasty consultation, from explaining your goals to sharing “wish pics” of noses you like. Read more about...

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 help develop a plan. Be prepared for the need to borrow cartilage from another part of the body to accomplish a successful result. Drs. Basu and DeBus...

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 rhinoplast...

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 country doing both facial cosmetic surgery and microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck. Dr. DeBusk has a very fine understanding of facial an...

When the jowls drop and the neckline softens, the right surgical technique can restore the face without that pulled, overdone look. Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu walks through his preferred approach — the deep plane face and neck lift — and why it produces refreshed, natural-looking results. The technique lifts the deeper structural layers of the face and brings the skin along with them, in...

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 area with FaceTite, and most of Dr. Basu’s patients see reduced fat and tightened skin right away. Over time as collagen regenerates, the skin tightening...

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 look fuller and your entire face look younger. From recovery to results, hear why this long-lasting option to restore fuller lips will give you more v...

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...

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...

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. R...

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...

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 pr...

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 HydraFacial, CoolSculpting, and Emsculpt. Whether you’re wanting to target fine lines, acne scarring, pigmentation, or stubborn fat, find the best op...

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 which product is fluid enough to withstand the facial expressions we make on a daily basis. Take a screen shot of this or any podcast episode with your...

It’s disappointing when you’ve had breast augmentation and the results don’t last as long as you had hoped. Weakened breast tissue is often the cause, and factors like having children, losing weight, or even genetics play a huge role. The Internal Bra Technique is the answer, and can give you back the look you desire. With 17 years of expertise in complex breast surgery, Dr. Basu shares why GalaFL...

After a lifetime trapped in her body, Charisse changed her relationship with food and lost 192 pounds. Left with painful loose skin, she researched plastic surgeons with body lift experience in Houston and reached out to Dr. Basu for help. Over 300 pounds at her heaviest, Charisse recalls the moment on a cruise ship that pushed her to change her life. As her body grew smaller, the extra skin becam...

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 episode of Behind the Double Doors, Dr. Basu covers how the BBL should be safely performed to prevent life-threatening complications, explains how the...