Skinny Shot Update: Dr. Basu’s Own Weight Loss Experience, Tirzepatide, Compounding Pharmacy Misconceptions & More

When people of any age experience side effects such as fatigue, irritability, anxiety, decreased libido, or joint pain, they may benefit from hormone replacement therapy.

Susan, our longtime nurse at Basu Plastic Surgery, brought her passion and expertise with hormone replacement when she joined our practice in 2017. Since then, we’ve been able to help many patients not only look their best, but also feel their best.

BioTE hormone replacement therapy transforms people mentally and physically by restoring energy and vitality. Susan walks us through the step-by-step process of starting BioTE with us, from your initial screening appointment to what it’s like to get your first cycle.

Susan answers the important questions about BioTE, including:

• How long do injections take and do they hurt?
• Is there any downtime?
• How different do you feel after?
• What labs are required?
• Will you notice a difference after one cycle?
• What are the advantages of going to an aesthetic practice for BioTE rather than going to a testosterone replacement clinic?

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Since introducing our modern medical weight loss program one year ago, we’ve helped hundreds of patients lose weight with semaglutide (the “Skinny Shot”).

In this update, Dr. Basu answers questions, addresses common misconceptions about the medications, and introduces the new “Skinny Shot Pro,” known medically as tirzepatide.

He also lost weight with the Skinny Shot, and shares his reasons for doing it and the surprising things he learned through his own experience.

Get the answers to important questions about these medications, including:

• How is semaglutide different from tirzepatide?
• Why is a plastic surgeon the best place to get the Skinny Shot?
• Are compounded medications safe?
• What happens during the first appointment?
• How much does the Skinny Shot cost?
• Do you have to be obese to use these medications, or can it be used to just lose 10-15 lbs?

Learn more about the Skinny Shot & see our special offers


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Hyper-focused on the bump on her nose in the mirror every day and constantly worried about her “bad angles” in photos or videos, Hannah wanted rhinoplasty since middle school.

If someone stood on the “bad side,” she would ask them to move to the other side or twist her head so they couldn’t look at her from that angle.

After meeting with Dr. Taylor DeBusk on a virtual consultation, she worked with our team to plan a trip from Los Angeles to Houston to have rhinoplasty surgery.

Now two months post-op, hear Hannah’s story and find out how she’s feeling about her new nose.

See Hannah’s intraoperative photo

See Hannah’s four week photos

Meet Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk

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Basu Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics 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

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As his hair thinned, Steve recalled that “I was having issues with my customers... I just wasn't getting the right response from people and it was affecting sales.”

He went to get a special certification for his plumbing business to show customers extra proof of his trustworthiness.

But before he walked through the doors at the convention, there were 4 large photos of men with different combinations of hair & facial hair accompanied by the poll question “Which of these men would you trust to be in your home alone with your wife?”

98% of the plumbers at the convention chose the clean shaven man with a full head of hair.

He knew exactly what needed to happen next, and found Dr. Basu for Neograft hair restoration.
Steve shares his experience, including why he chose Dr. Basu, what happened during his treatment, and how he feels about his results.

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Basu Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics 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

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With a tummy tuck, the simplest details make a big difference.

There are 5 important differences that only come from the experience of caring for thousands of tummy tuck, body lift, and weight loss patients.

• The belly button: Creating an elliptical “innie” belly button that makes the torso appear taller and leaner
• The mons: Ensuring the mons, or upper pubic area, is as flat as the tummy
• Liposuction: Using liposuction strategically to enhance contour
• Waist-to-hip ratio: Highlighting the waist to hip ratio and addressing hip dips by transferring liposuctioned fat
• Comfort in recovery: Providing advanced pain control for incisions and tightened muscles

Dr. Basu shares why these unique aspects of his tummy tuck surgery approach deliver the best possible results.

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• Read more about Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu
• See tummy tuck before and after photos

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Basu Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics 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

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Because it can take 12-18 months for swelling to go down and final results to show after a rhinoplasty, it’s important to set aside your worries while healing.

Normal recovery aside, if you’ve had a rhinoplasty and your results don’t look the way you expected, Dr. DeBusk breaks down the common reasons for revision surgery, including irregular contours on the nasal bridge, Pollybeak deformity (downward facing tip), and functional problems.

One of the only reasons a revision rhinoplasty would be done less than 12 months after the initial procedure is saddle nose deformity, in which the bridge sinks into a saddle shape.

Dr. Taylor DeBusk answers the most common worries of patients wondering if they might need a second surgery, including:

• What happens if extra tissue is needed for revision surgery and where is it taken from?
• What could happen if I had a revision rhinoplasty too soon after my initial procedure?
• What functional problems can cause me to need revision rhinoplasty?
• Will the surgeon think I’m crazy for having concerns with my rhinoplasty results?
• What if I can’t go back to the surgeon who did my primary rhinoplasty?
• How common is the need for revision rhinoplasty?

Read more about Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk


Contact us to schedule a rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. DeBusk

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Basu Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics 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

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Cost is always a worry for people considering rhinoplasty, but it’s important to understand that this is your nose and it’s at the center of your face, so you don't want to pick the cheapest option.

Other common worries people have before rhinoplasty include:

• How do I know if I’ve chosen a good plastic surgeon?
• How do I know whether I’m obsessing or actually need a rhinoplasty?
• Will people judge me for being “fake”?
• Will it hurt?
• What if I don’t like my results?
• Will my breathing get worse?

Facial plastic surgeon & rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Taylor DeBusk shares his expertise to relieve common worries first-time rhinoplasty patients have.

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Contact us to schedule a rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. DeBusk

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Basu Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics 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

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No nose is the same, so no rhinoplasty is the same. A vital goal of the rhinoplasty consultation is for you and your doctor to have the same vision for your goals and what’s realistically achievable for you.

Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk walks us through what to expect during a rhinoplasty consultation, from explaining your goals to sharing “wish pics” of noses you like.

Read more about Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk

Contact us to schedule a rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. DeBusk

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Basu Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics 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

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If at least one year has passed since your first rhinoplasty surgery, a revision rhinoplasty surgery may address any lingering concerns.

Before a revision rhinoplasty, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk will ask about your specific concerns to help develop a plan. Be prepared for the need to borrow cartilage from another part of the body to accomplish a successful result.

Drs. Basu and DeBusk cover the most common questions patients ask about revision rhinoplasty, including:

• How is the recovery in comparison to a primary rhinoplasty?
• What happens during the procedure and how long does it take to do?
• When can I get back into the gym?

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Read more about Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk

Contact us to schedule a revision rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. DeBusk

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Basu Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics 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

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Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk answers commonly asked rhinoplasty questions.

Hear why people seek the help of Dr. DeBusk for reshaping a dorsal hump on the nasal bridge, bulbous nose tips, problems with breathing, or trauma-induced fracture.

Learn about the different types of nose reshaping procedures available outside of traditional rhinoplasty surgery, including preservation rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and liquid rhinoplasty.

Find out why Dr. DeBusk prefers the open approach, how long It takes the nose to completely heal after rhinoplasty, and what to expect throughout the recovery period.

Read more about Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk

Contact us to schedule a rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. DeBusk

Take 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.

Basu Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics 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

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