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Meet Denae Murphy, RN, BSN, Certified Master Injector

About this Episode Denae Murphy, RN, BSN, is a Certified Master Injector with 14+ years of experience. Denae is a native Houstonian who grew up in Cypress, attended the University of Texas, and graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Early in her career, she was drawn to aesthetics and discovered …

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Beautiful young cool couple in bathing suits after body contouring with liposuction

Behind the Double Doors: Body Contouring with Liposuction

About this Episode Liposuction is the most popular way to reduce localized fat and contour the body to help give you a slimmer, curvier, or more balanced look. While it’s not exactly magic, experience does matter and on this episode you’ll hear how Dr. Basu’s approach to sculpting the body blends both science and artistry …

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Woman With Breast Implants after Breast Augmentation with Dr. Basu in Houston

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Basu Answers Houston Women’s Most-Asked Questions about Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation has consistently been one of the top 5 most sought after aesthetic surgical procedures. Because so many women are interested in breast augmentation in Houston and elsewhere, it’s important to understand the different ways a surgeon can augment the breasts, the procedure’s associated costs, and how to choose the best breast surgeon for …

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Woman Looks in Mirror at Results After Face and Neck Lift with Dr. Basu

Behind the Double Doors: Face and Neck Lift

About this Episode Billions of hours on Zoom led many people to wonder when their lower face and neck started looking so tired. Formerly known as “turkey neck,” the new name is “Zoom neck” and the good news is it can be treated with a range of minimally invasive and surgical techniques. Dr. Basu explains …

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Curvy Woman Considers Dr. Basu in Houston for Body Lift Surgery Following Massive Weight Loss

Body Lift Following Massive Weight Loss

About this Episode After losing 115 lbs. over 5 years, Kayla asks Dr. Basu what she can expect from circumferential body lift surgery and if it’s the right time to move forward with plastic surgery after weight loss. For anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight either by diet or bariatric surgery, completing the …

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Woman after Fat Transfer Breast augmentation Rather than Breast Implants

Breast Implants vs. Fat Transfer: Which is right for me?

About this Episode Fat transfer is an alternative to breast implants that deliver beautiful results for some patients. Find out who’s right for this procedure, what the limitations are, and what you can expect from fat grafting for the purpose of breast enhancement without implants. Dr. Basu explains how much fat can be transferred and …

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Female plastic surgery patient lying in recovery room

Is Anesthesia Dangerous?

About this Episode Anesthesiologist Dr. Mary Ellen Firat answers all the questions you didn’t know you had about anesthesia before plastic surgery, most importantly “will I wake up?” Spoiler alert, yes you will! With many years of experience doing anesthesia and ten years dedicated just to Dr. Basu’s patients, Dr. Firat’s unique approach to preventing …

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Man Lifting Weights at the Gym Following Tummy Tuck surgery

Dr. Basu Explains Why Men’s Tummy Tucks are on the Rise

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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Beautiful Breast Reduction and Breast Lift Results

Behind the Double Doors: Breast Reduction and Lift

About this Episode Whether you’re 17 or 70, it can be miserable to have heavy or sagging breasts that spill out of your clothes and cause back pain. Dr. Basu covers the differences between good and not-so-good breast volume and explains his technique for keeping the good volume to create new, natural results without the …

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