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Behind the Double Doors: The Houston Plastic Surgery Podcast

Behind the Double Doors: The Houston Plastic Surgery Podcast

By: Bob Basu MD
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Go beyond the doors of the operating room to learn about plastic surgery and non-surgical medical aesthetics with Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu. Over the course of his plastic surgery career, Dr. Basu has performed over 16,000 cosmetic procedures. He is a renowned leader in cosmetic surgery and patient safety, and specializes in procedures including breast augmentation, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, facial rejuvenation, and body lifting procedures after weight loss. He is also an internationally-recognized speaker with over 80 presentations and publications under his belt. He published Cosmetic Breast Surgery, a seminal textbook on contemporary aesthetic breast surgery techniques.Originally from the Northeast, Dr. Basu likes to say he “got to Texas as fast as he could.” He fell in love with the area while completing his plastic surgery fellowship at the prestigious Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center.Hospitality is very important to Dr. Basu, and it is a cornerstone of the Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery’s patient care philosophy. The team, hand-picked by Dr. Basu, strives to exceed patient expectations while ensuring optimal safety and comfort.Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery, led by Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu, offers expert care at two Houston area locations, in the Galleria/Uptown area and in Cypress at Towne Lake. To learn more or ask a question, go to basuplasticsurgery.comHIGHLIGHTS FOR C. BOB BASU MD, MBA, MPH, FACSBoard certified plastic surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery)Over 16,000 cosmetic procedures performedNewsweek America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2021 and 2022Houston Chronicle Best of the Best Plastic Surgeon 2022Houston Chronicle Best of the Best Mommy Makeover 2021Nationally recognized expert in cosmetic surgery and patient safetyBoard Vice President (Finance) of the American Society of Plastic SurgeonsTextbook co-author, “Cosmetic Breast Surgery” (Thieme Publishers, 2020)Board of Directors, American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) (2012-2017)Board of Directors, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2011-2014)Chairman, Patient Safety Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2011-2015)Allergan Black Diamond provider – placing his breast implant practice in the top 1% in the nationRealself Verified – recognized as a top leader in aesthetic plastic surgeryHTexas Top Doc in Plastic Surgery (over 14 years in a row)Texas Monthly Super Doctors in Plastic SurgeryTaylor DeBusk, MDDr. William Taylor DeBusk is an ENT-trained facial plastic surgeon with a focus on rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and facial aesthetics. Known for his keen aesthetic sense, Dr. DeBusk offers exceptional results through extensive facial cosmetic procedures to patients at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery in Houston, Texas. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and renowned for achieving natural, outstanding results that preserve functionality. Shannon Kuruvilla, MDDr. Shannon Kuruvilla is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery specializing in breast surgery, body contouring, and aesthetic procedures. She is known for her meticulous technique and her commitment to helping young women, especially moms, feel confident in their own skin.Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery, led by Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu, offers expert care at two Houston area locations, in the Galleria/Uptown area and in Cypress at Towne Lake.To learn more or ask a question, go to basuplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Basu and the team on Instagram @basuplasticsurgeryBehind the Double Doors is a production of The AxisThe Axis 2024 Art Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Every Breast Augmentation Decision, Explained: A Pre-Consult Walkthrough with Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla

    Every Breast Augmentation Decision, Explained: A Pre-Consult Walkthrough with Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla
    Jun 16 2026
    Walk into a consult asking for 400cc, and Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla will gently redirect the conversation. The Houston plastic surgeon is on a mission to retire the cup-size shorthand and replace it with something more useful — and this episode is the version of the answer she wants every woman to see before her first appointment.She walks through every choice a woman is asked to make on the way to a breast augmentation: saline versus silicone (and why saline has all but disappeared from cosmetic work), how she sizes with wish pictures, breast-footprint measurements, and try-on sizers instead of numbers, and the four planes she can place an implant in — over the muscle, in the fascia, dual plane, or total submuscular. From there, when fat transfer earns a spot in the plan, the three incision options and what each one trades, and the truth about how long a scar takes to mature.Then she keeps going through the parts most podcasts skip: surgery day at the practice's accredited ambulatory center, what the rest of the day looks like at home, the drop-and-fluff that's confused so many women at the one-week mark, why your nursing team should hear about anything strange before a Facebook group does, what breastfeeding after implants actually depends on, when a breast lift earns a spot alongside the aug, and the long-term ownership conversation — including why the old “change them out every 10 years” rule isn't really the standard anymore. It's the pre-consult video Dr. Kuruvilla wishes every woman could see.LinksMeet Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon KuruvillaLearn more about breast augmentation at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic SurgeryVisit the Basu Plastic Surgery websiteFollow @basuplasticsurgery on InstagramSpecial offerTake a screenshot of this or any podcast episode with your phone and show it at your consultation or appointment to receive $50 off any service at Basu Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics.Questions answered by this episodeWhy is breast augmentation the most common cosmetic surgery in the United States?What is the actual difference between saline and silicone implants?Why has saline almost disappeared from cosmetic breast augmentation?Does the brand of breast implant matter when choosing one?Why are CCs the wrong place to start a breast implant sizing conversation?How does an implant sizing appointment actually work, and what tools are used?What are the four places a breast implant can be placed in the chest?When does an over-the-muscle (subglandular) breast implant still make sense?When does fat transfer earn a spot in a breast augmentation?Where do breast augmentation incisions go, and what does each option trade?How long does a breast augmentation scar take to fully mature?What does breast augmentation surgery day actually look like from arrival to going home?What does the rest of the day look like at home after breast augmentation surgery?What is “drop and fluff” after breast augmentation, and is it real?Will both breast implants drop and fluff at the same time?What should I do if something feels off after breast augmentation surgery?Are nipple sensation changes after breast augmentation normal?Can I breastfeed after getting breast implants?Do I need a breast lift along with my breast augmentation?Are breast implants really a lifetime device, or do they need to be replaced every 10 years?About Behind the Double DoorsBehind the Double Doors is the official podcast of Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery in Houston, Texas, hosted by Dr. Bob Basu and Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the decisions, the techniques, and the realities of modern plastic surgery — directly from the surgeons who perform them every day.Basu Plastic Surgery + Aesthetics has two convenient locations — in Northwest Houston in the Towne Lake area of Cypress, and on Post Oak in the Galleria/Uptown area.Produced by The Axis
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    22 mins
  • What a Mommy Makeover Actually Is (And Isn’t)

    What a Mommy Makeover Actually Is (And Isn’t)
    Jun 3 2026
    No two pregnancies are the same, so no two mommy makeovers should be either. Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla — who is also a mom — breaks down why this procedure is a category, not a single operation, and how she builds a custom plan around each woman’s anatomy, goals, and recovery priorities.

    She walks through the four changes pregnancy reliably causes in the body: skin laxity, fat redistribution, diastasis recti, and breast changes. She also explains why diastasis recti is an anatomic issue, not a fitness one — and why no amount of core work closes that fascial gap.

    You’ll also hear what the internal bra technique does and when she recommends it, how she approaches the combined-vs-staged surgery decision, what recovery looks like week by week with kids at home, and why the weight loss program at the practice is sometimes the right first step.

    Read more about Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla

    See tummy tuck before and after photos

    See breast augmentation before and after photos

    Questions answered in this episode:
    • What exactly is a mommy makeover and why is it a customizable category rather than a single procedure?
    • What are the four changes pregnancy reliably causes in the body?
    • What is diastasis recti and why can’t exercise fix it?
    • How do you tell if you have diastasis recti at home?
    • What is the internal bra technique and who is it recommended for?
    • Should a mommy makeover be done all at once or staged across two procedures?
    • When is the right time after pregnancy to have a mommy makeover?
    • What does week-by-week recovery look like when you have young children at home?
    • How is pain managed after a tummy tuck?
    • What should you bring to a mommy makeover consultation?
    Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery specializing in breast surgery, body contouring, and aesthetic procedures. She is known for her meticulous technique and her commitment to helping people feel confident in their own skin.

    Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery is located in Northwest Houston in the Towne Lake area of Cypress. To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to https://www.basuplasticsurgery.com/podcast

    On Instagram, follow Dr. Basu and the team @basuplasticsurgery

    Behind the Double Doors is a production of The Axis

    Theme music: Be Your Light, CLNGR
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    23 mins
  • Are You Too Young for a Facelift?

    Are You Too Young for a Facelift?
    Apr 22 2026
    Facelifts used to be something people put off until their 60’s or 70’s. Now Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk is seeing patients in their 30’s, and the reasons are more nuanced than you might think.

    Some of it comes down to genetics. A heavy neck, deep tear troughs, and under-eye bags aren't always signs of aging. Dr. DeBusk explains why catching things early actually leads to better, longer-lasting results.

    He also gets into how Zoom and social media shifted the way people see themselves, and what a solid skincare routine should actually look like in your 30s.

    Read more about Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk

    See facelift before and after photos

    Questions answered in this episode:

    What is a deep neck lift and what does it actually do?
    Why do Kybella and other non-surgical neck treatments often fall short?
    Why can't deep neck fat just be removed with liposuction?
    Does getting a facelift or neck lift younger actually produce better results?
    Can non-surgical skin tightening treatments damage your skin before a future facelift?
    What's the difference between a neck lift and a face neck lift?
    What's the bare minimum skincare routine everyone should be on in their 30s?
    What can lasers do — and what can't they fix?
    How do you know if you're actually a surgical candidate?

    Dr. William Taylor DeBusk is an ENT-trained facial plastic surgeon with specialized expertise in rhinoplasty, revisional rhinoplasty, and facial aesthetics. His dedication to personalized, nuanced results helps patients achieve greater confidence and an improved quality of life.

    Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery is located in Northwest Houston in the Towne Lake area of Cypress. To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to https://www.basuplasticsurgery.com/podcast

    On Instagram, follow Dr. Basu and the team @basuplasticsurgery

    Behind the Double Doors is a production of The Axis

    Theme music: Be Your Light, CLNGR
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    15 mins
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