Plastic Surgery Blog

Breast Reduction – Relieving Pain – Houston

Literally thousands of women every year in the United States alone undergo Breast Augmentation to increase the size of their busts, leaving many to wonder why any women would want to reduce the size of her bust. What many people who do not struggle with very large breasts do not realize is the physical and emotional strain having larger breasts can incur. Physical ailments such as chronic neck, back and shoulder pain often plague patients who opt for Breast Reduction surgery. Simple activities that people may take for granted such as exercise and sleeping can often be made more difficult, uncomfortable and even painful for those with larger breasts. In addition to the physical pain caused by larger breasts, many women feel self-conscious about them in social situations and it can reduce fashion options drastically. Dr. Basu has helped alleviate the physical and emotional pain of large breasts in many Houston area women through Breast Reduction surgery.

Houston breast reduction surgery is a procedure in which excess skin, glandular and fatty tissue is removed. The areola, which generally can remain intact with is original nerves and blood supply, is repositioned higher on the new, smaller, lighter breasts and the remaining skin is closed around it. The areola itself can also be re-sized or re-shaped for optimum, natural results. The results of a breast reduction procedure are smaller, lighter, and even more firm breasts. The satisfaction rate for women who undergo Breast Reduction surgery is extremely high. Along with achieving a more normal, pain-free life, many women report an increase in confidence in their new bodies.

If you are interested in breast reduction surgery, contact our office today to schedule your confidential consultation with Dr. Basu.

Houston Mommy Makeover

Though glorious and wonderful in it’s own right, having children can also have some less glorious and wonderful side-effects, particularly for your body. Diet and exercise is always beneficial, but there are some things diet and exercise cannot fix, for example left-over hanging skin or sagging breasts. These days, many of these women are now turning to the Mommy Makeoever to help them get back into pre-baby form.

A Mommy Makeover is not one specific procedure, but rather a phrase coined to define an almost limitless combination of procedures Mom’s are getting to get their bodies back. The procedure is especially tailored to fit each Mom’s individual needs and goals. The most common Mommy Makeover procedures include abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, liposuction and breast lift with or without augmentation. Dr. Basu will walk you through your options and the procedures in your consultation.

Contact us to schedule your consultation with Dr. Basu today!

Eyelid Lift Houston

The most delicate of our skin is that around our face, particularly around our eyes, and as such it is often the first area of our bodies to begin to show signs of aging. These common signs of aging- heavy, sagging, upper eyelids, excess skin and folds, creases, wrinkles, and bottom eyelids that are sagging or have puffiness, often cause people to look older, more tired or even upset than they actually are. If you are unhappy with the appearance of the skin around your eyes, an Eyelid Lift Surgery, also known as Blepharoplasty, may be the best option for you.

Often combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as Dermal Fillers, Brow Lift or even Face Lift surgery, Eyelid Surgery is incredibly successful in creating a younger, more alert appearance in patients. During your consultation, Dr. Basu will asses your facial rejuvenation options and determine of Eyelid Surgery is the best bet for you.

If you are ready to improve the appearance of the skin around your eyes schedule your confidential consultation today.

Houston Breast Augmentation

Deciding to have a Houston Breast Augmentation or Breast Implant procedure requires making several decisions. The first and most important of which is choosing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with whom you feel comfortable and safe. It is important not only to check your Plastic Surgeon’s credentials but also to view photos of their previous patients to see if the results they have produced appeal to you. As with artists, Plastics Surgeon’s work can vary from Plastic Surgeon to Plastic Surgeon and it is important to find one who understands your aesthetic desires.

The next step is the consultation. In your consultation you and your prospective doctor will discuss the specifics of what you want to achieve and whether or not these are realistic. If you are in good health and have realistic goals, you will likely be considered an ideal candidate for the procedure. The next step then, in a Breast Implant procedure, is determining the type of implant you want, the size of implant you want, the shape, and surface type. In addition to this, and depending on the kind of implant you decide, there are also incision points to consider. At this time it may also be brought up that a Breast Lift in conjuncture with a Breast Implant may be the only way to achieve the look you desire.

Contact our office today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Basu.

Facial Fat Grafting Houston

It’s a strange concept when you first think about it. Injecting fat into a part of your body? The fact of the matter is, not all fat is bad. A certain amount of it is actually required to give you that youthful, healthy glow. As we grow older we begin to lose some of the fat, especially in our face, and gravity starts to take it’s toll pulling what’s left downwards toward the floor.

Facial Fat Grafting is the only way to restore that healthy, youthful look permanently. Since it is permanent, however, Dr. Basu may suggests that you try out some of our more temporary facial fillers first to make sure you are pleased with the anticipated outcome.
Check out our Facial Fat Grafting information page to learn more about this youth restoring procedure.

Houston Facelift

As many as 10,000 men and women will have this done in the U.S. this year alone. Can you guess what it is? If you guessed a Facelift you are spot on! Many people struggle to accept the wrinkles, sagging, fine lines, and crows feet that come with aging. Now you don’t have to. Our skilled Plastic Surgeons offer a plethora of facial rejuvenation procedures to take back the years on your face.

With a Houston Facelift procedure you can expect to see a more youthful, smooth and alert looking face starring back at you in the mirror. In some cases, addition procedures may be used in conjunction or instead of a facelift depending on the individual patients needs, such as a brow lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty (nose sugery) or facial implants. Our Plastic Surgeons produce beautiful, natural-looking results best seen by looking at some of our patients results in our Houston Facelift Before and After Facelift Gallery.

Interested in exploring your facial rejuvenation options? Contact our offices to schedule your personal consultation.

Houston Plastic Surgery Before and After Gallery

We understand the challenges of finding the perfect Plastic Surgeon for you can be a long and confusing journey at times. There is much to consider. Ideally, the perfect Plastic Surgeon has both a keen eye for the aesthetic nature of his job as well as the experience and training to back it up. In a lot of way a Plastic Surgeon can be compared to a sculpture or artist. You would never hire an artist with out first seeing the work they are capable of producing, and in the same way, you should always ask to see examples of Plastic Surgeon’s previous results.

We invite you to take a look at our comprehensive online Before and After Photo Gallery. There you will find a dynamic overview of before and after patient photos from various facial, body, breast, reconstructive and non-surgical procedures. If you find a results you like, it never hurts to print them off and show them to your doctor during your consultation. Contact our office today to schedule yours!

Houston Plastic Surgery Financing

The decision to undergo any cosmetic procedure can be made more difficult as the problem of how you are going to afford it becomes more clear. At Basu Plastic Surgery we understand that the costs of a procedure may keep a person from achieving the results they seek. Some patients choose to save up for their procedure, which can set it back for months, years or even indefinitely. To help our patients achieve the results they seek in a manor they can afford, we have joined with Financing Companies Care Credit and Chase Health Advance.

By working with these Financing Companies our patients can enjoy the results they seek now while paying it off in low monthly payments that can fit almost any budget. In many cases, our patients are able to enjoy low to no interest, as well. It’s easy to find out more about your plastic surgery financing options. Just click here to learn more.

Houston Liposuction

Liposuction is a procedure which vacuums out fat via a long, skinny tube that is inserted in tiny incisions in a specific area of your body which may resistant to traditional means of weight loss. Liposuction, however, is not a weight loss treatment, rather it is a procedure to improve the contour of a specific area of fat. Liposuction can be performed on almost any area of the body from the abdomen to the thighs, backside, arms, face and neck.

Not all prospective patients are ideal candidates. As with any type of surgery it is advised you be in good health and a non-smoker. You should have realistic expectations for your results. How do you know what is realistic? Talk to your plastic surgeon and look at before and after photo’s of their previous work to get an idea of what is do-able. Keep in mind, however, that every patient presents with unique challenges, needs and desires.

Breast Lift Surgery Houston Breast Rejuvenation

Many women, particularly later in age, after weight loss or pregnancy and breastfeeding, find themselves dissatisfied with the direction their breasts have begun to head in. All of these factors, as well as genetics, contribute to causing breasts to sag. While there is no one answer for each woman, many women have chosen to undergo a Breast Lift procedure to restore their breasts to a more youthful appearance. Board certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Basu has helped many Houston area women in their quest to restore a more youthful appearance to their breasts.

During a Breast Lift procedure an incision- the size and shape of which will be specifically determined depending on the amount of lift necessary – is made around the areola area. The areola and nipple are typically left intact to their original blood supply and nerves. The excess skin which is sagging is removed and the breast is re-positioned higher. The areola is also generally repositioned higher to match the newly positioned breasts. In some cases the areola may also be re-shaped or re-sized, then the remaining skin is closed around the areola creating perkier, more youthful and firmer breasts.

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