Traveling internationally in his current leadership role with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Bob Basu shares new insights from around the world that have less to do with trends and more to do with people feeling healthier and wanting to look the part.

Across countries and cultures, a global rise in cosmetic surgery is taking place as people are losing significant weight, living longer, and paying more attention to how their face and body reflect that change. 

But that growth comes with challenges. In many countries, it takes only months of training to start doing cosmetic procedures, versus years for board-certified surgeons in the U.S., and social media suggests everyone is equally qualified.

Dr. Basu explains why safety and progress don’t have to be mutually exclusive, and why high standards still matter no matter where surgery happens.

Questions answered by Dr. Basu in this episode:

• What are you observing about cosmetic plastic surgery demand as you travel the world?
• Are plastic surgeons facing any common challenges globally?
• How do you think the FDA and U.S. regulations are affecting American surgeons and patients?
• Despite those concerns, how do U.S. standards compare to the rest of the world?
• What insights have you gained from serving as ASPS president and traveling internationally?

Read more about Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu

Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu, MD, MBA, MPH, FACS specializes in facelift, breast augmentation, body contouring, mommy makeover, and complex revision surgery. Dr. Basu is a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon and President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) — the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons.

As founder and managing director of Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery, he has performed more than 18,000 procedures across his two Houston-area locations — a flagship practice and private surgical center in the Towne Lake area of Cypress, and a medspa and consultation suite in the Galleria/Uptown area of Houston. Trusted by patients across the nation for natural, beautiful results in breast and body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and complex revision surgery, Dr. Basu combines surgical precision with a deeply personal approach to help every patient feel confident and empowered.

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

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