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Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery: C. Bob Basu, MD Blog

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New Lip Implant Made With Neck Tissue and Muscle

Grafts taken from the sternocleidomastoid muscle and its adjacent tissues can be used to reduce the appearance of aging lips, says a recent study in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. The muscle and tissue creates as an implant that can increase lip projection and fullness. Twenty-five participants in the study saw an average increase of …

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Would You Use Botox as a Migraine Treatment?

The popular wrinkle treatment Botox Cosmetic could be prescribed as a headache treatment in the future. New research published in Archives of Dermatology shares information about the recent clinical studies of Botox as a headache treatment, finding that certain patients experienced less frequent migraine attacks: “Patients who responded to Botox reported their migraines were reduced …

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How Can a Mommy Makeover Improve My Body Shape?

At my plastic surgery centers in Cypress and Houston, TX, I perform 1 to 2 mommy makeover procedures every week. The women who elect to have this comprehensive surgery usually want to improve the shape of their breasts and their abdomen, and the mommy makeover provides a great solution to do both things at once. …

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What is the tumescent liposuction technique?

With all the marketing out there for different liposuction platforms, it’s easy to get mixed up about the different techniques. First, all liposuction techniques are surgical procedures. Therefore, for your safety, it is critical to check the credentials of your surgeon and their board certification status. Now, the liposuction performed by most plastic surgeons involves …

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Obagi Medical Products Will Defend Against Skin Health Lawsuit

Obagi Medical Products (OMP) says it will vigorously defend a lawsuit filed by a competitor alleging that the company has engaged in anti-competitive practices and other wrongful conduct. Beverly Hills based ZO Skin Health, a company founded by Dr. Zein Obagi, filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking an injunction and damages …

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What is a lower body lift?

Plastic surgeons will often use different terms for the same procedure, causing confusion for prospective patients. We’ve seen terms such as body lift, lower body lift, belt lipectomy, and circumferential body lift interchangeably used. Usually, for my patients who have lost a significant amount of weight, the first choice is a circumferential body lift = …

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Can Occasional Smoking Affect My Tummy Tuck Results?

Most people considering a tummy tuck at our Cypress or Houston, TX, plastic surgery practice come prepared with many questions and want to know how this popular body contouring procedure will improve their daily lives. In addition to transforming your physique, a tummy tuck offers several other benefits and provides an opportunity to develop and …

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Plastic Surgery on a Budget? It Can Be Done

The latest plastic surgery news appears to be following a “do-it-on-a-budget” trend, which is understandable given the economic environment. However, safety should always be priority one – that’s the other lesson in the news that seems to repeat itself. Patients are learning to prioritize their treatments, while surgeons are offering financing and even money back …

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