Cypress Office
Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery: C. Bob Basu, MD
9899 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 100
Cypress, Texas 77433
Phone: (713) 799-2278
Houston Office
Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery: C. Bob Basu, MD
1200 Binz Street, Suite 950
Houston, Texas 77004
Phone: (713) 799-2278
If you are on a weight loss journey, you know the road has many bumps along the way. One of the most challenging stretches comes when you’ve lost significant weight, but you feel unable to enjoy your success because your shape doesn’t match your vision for yourself. This is most often because every lost pound …
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Hundreds of thousands of women have enjoyed the many benefits of tummy tuck surgery, aka abdominoplasty—but did you know this procedure can be tailored specifically for men? The truth is, many men miss out on the benefits of cosmetic surgery simply because they feel they must rely on diet and exercise alone to improve their …
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Do you struggle with unwanted fat in your pubic area? You’re not alone. The term “FUPA,” or “fat upper pubic area,” made headlines when Beyoncé name-dropped the condition after her pregnancy, but FUPAs have been affecting men and women forever. And while Queen Bey said she was enjoying her FUPA, we don’t all share her …
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Vote for us! The annual Houston Chronicle Best of the Best contest is open now through June 1, and we need your vote! Thanks to you, our wonderful patients, Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery is nominated in 6 categories: Health > Cosmetic or Plastic Surgeon Beauty > Botox Center Beauty > Medical Spa Beauty > …
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Orange peel, cottage cheese, hail damage...whatever you call it, cellulite affects roughly 90% of adult women regardless of age, size, race, or ethnicity. And while cellulite isn’t bad for your health, many women aren’t thrilled by its appearance—especially given it is nearly impossible to get rid of through diet and exercise alone. The good news …
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You may have heard about TikTok’s surprising new 2021 makeup trend: painting on dark under-eye bags. While we’re all for creative makeup ideas as well as embracing our quirks, the truth is that under-eye bags can be a sign of fatigue and age-induced volume loss, and they often make people feel self-conscious. For these reasons …
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We are excited to announce the first annual Basu Plastic Surgery Advancing Care Scholarship for Adult Learners! The scholarship was created by Dr. Bob Basu to support, empower, and encourage Texans over the age of 30 who are pursuing a graduate degree as a licensed medical practitioner, physician, or nurse. Who can apply? Adult students …
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Have you heard about people getting a massage after their CoolSculpting treatment and wondered why? Spoiler: post-CoolSculpting massage isn’t simply a “spa add-on”; it’s actually performed for a very specific reason, and in this post, we’ll explore why massage after CoolSculpting is becoming increasingly popular—and whether or not it can help optimize your results. What …
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Tired of hiding your thinning hair with a hat or comb-over? Are topical treatments like Rogaine not enough to prevent your hair loss? If you’ve considered hair transplant surgery but heard that it leaves an embarrassing scar or can have less-than-ideal results, you’re not alone. Millions of men across the country struggle with balding but …
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Breast augmentation surgery has helped millions of women feel more confident. However, every year, a number of women choose to have their breast implants removed in a procedure called breast implant removal, or explantation. Chrissy Teigen was a high-profile example earlier this year, removing her implants for a very common reason: she simply no longer …
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If you’ve ever considered enhancing your buttocks, you may have heard warnings about the safety of the Brazilian butt lift (BBL), a surgical operation that can add natural-looking shape to the buttocks via a fat transfer procedure. While qualified plastic surgeons have been safely performing butt lifts for a number of years, unscrupulous doctors were …
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It’s 2020, and lip filler and Botox are in no way hush-hush procedures. But even though many celebrities now freely divulge these non-surgical touch-ups, public discussion of cosmetic surgery is still less common. Thankfully, the shyness around discussing aesthetic surgery is finally dissolving. This article published in RealSelf discusses 11 celebrities who have publicly shared …
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Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Basu Answers Your Questions About Non-Surgical Fat Reduction Here at Basu Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, we meet many patients looking to reduce fat in areas of their body. While liposuction has a long track record of success, we are pleased to also offer CoolSculpting, a fat reduction technique that requires no …
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Which foods get the highest grade for keeping your hormones functioning properly? A recent post on MindBodyGreen.com covers just how your diet can impact your hormone health—and we want to share our perspective on the subject with you here. This is not only good information for overall well-being; it’s important knowledge for addressing an endocrine …
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Removing fluids from drains post-surgery is a vital step in post-operative care. Drainage tubes consist of silastic tubes that allow fluid to drain from the surgical wound site. The fluids are collected in a closed sterile collection system. Susan, BSN, RN demonstrates all the steps that are needed to properly remove fluids from drains. This …
Read MoreCOVID-19 Policies for Office Reopening Effective May 1, 2020 The health, safety, and well-being of our patients and staff are our primary concerns as we begin to bring our aesthetics practice back online consistently with Governor Abbott’s recent orders regarding Texas’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, every effort is being made to ensure …
Read More3/30/20 update: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery and Beleza Surgery Center remain in full compliance with Governor Abbott’s recent Executive Order to postpone all elective surgeries and procedures. At this time, the Governor’s Executive Order remains in effect until April 22, 2020. Although we can not provide surgical …
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Many people turn to plastic surgery as a way to feel more comfortable in their own skin. But whether you’re looking to contour your body, tighten loose skin, get rid of stubborn fat, or improve the shape and size of your breasts, you need an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon to help you safely achieve …
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A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that can slim the abdominal area by removing excess skin to give a more tight silhouette. This is a common procedure after extensive weight loss, having children, or for people who feel as though diet and exercise are not toning their midsection the way they would like. Because …
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Liposuction is a very effective procedure that removes stubborn, localized pockets of fat. This procedure is most beneficial for smaller areas of fat that have not responded to diet and exercise changes. One important consideration is that liposuction is not appropriate as a solution for overall weight loss. Liposuction vs Weight Loss When you lose …
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People who are interested in surgically reducing their breast size often ask us “can my breasts get bigger after a breast reduction?” It’s natural to be hesitant about choosing to undergo surgery without knowing if the results will be long-lasting. Let’s look at how a breast reduction works, which will help us address the possibility …
Read MoreDuring pregnancy, women’s bodies undergo extensive changes that cannot simply be reversed with diet and exercise. If you are ready for a solution to your post-baby body, a mommy makeover is the customized set of procedures—performed together with one consolidated recovery—that allows you to meet your body goals. Understanding a Plus Size Mommy Makeover While …
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Breast implant illness is not a specific illness, but is a term used to cover a broad range of illnesses and syndromes that were, at one time, believed to be associated with implants. In fact, there is very little evidence that this was factual, and no medical reason has been found to support this claim, …
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The primary difference between these a plus-size tummy tuck and a traditional tummy tuck is your BMI, or body mass index. If you are over the 30-pound range of your ideal weight, you are considered to be “plus-size.” With a plus-size tummy tuck the quantity of fat being removed and the extent of the surgery …
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CoolSculpting is fast becoming one of the most popular options for non-invasive body contouring for both men and women. Getting your body beach-ready for the upcoming summer is something that we can help you to achieve with a custom CoolSculpting treatment at Basu Plastic Surgery. The CoolSculpting procedure is easy and stress-free with no significant …
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Thinking about a tummy tuck but concerned about the recovery process? You're not alone. Many tummy tuck patients at my Houston-area practice worry more about the recovery than the surgery itself. Knowing what to expect can relieve those worries and following our post-op instructions can help ensure the recovery goes as smoothly as possible. In this …
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One of the unfortunate realities for many women who have children is the physical toll that pregnancy takes on their bodies. Even those women who exercise regularly and make healthy eating choices can't do anything to tighten loose abdominal skin that's been stretched by one or more pregnancies. A tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) at our …
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One of the unfortunate realities for many women who have children is the physical toll that pregnancy takes on their bodies. Even those women who exercise regularly and make healthy eating choices can't do anything to tighten loose abdominal skin that's been stretched by one or more pregnancies. A tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) at our …
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After you’ve had breast surgery, you’ll need to take good care of yourself and carefully follow your doctor’s post-op instructions. For example, I counsel women who receive breast augmentation at my Cypress plastic surgery center that sleeping in the right position and properly massaging the breasts helps ensure a smooth recovery and promote the beautiful …
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Women and men considering tummy tuck surgery at our Houston and Cypress practice often arrive at their consultations armed with plenty of questions about the procedure. That's expected because the decision to get a tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is significant and should be made only after carefully considering your specific situation. Of all the …
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