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

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How Many CoolSculpting® Treatments Do I Need?

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 are Best for Balancing Your Hormones?

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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How to Empty Drains After Surgery

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 …

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COVID-19 Policies for Office Reopening Effective May 1, 2020

COVID-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 …

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Our Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

3/30/20 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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Questions: Is My BMI Too High For Cosmetic Surgery?

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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Can You Get Pregnant After a Tummy Tuck?

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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How Much Fat Can Liposuction Remove?

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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Can my Breasts Get Bigger After a Breast Reduction?

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 …

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What is a Plus Size Mommy Makeover?

During 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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