About this episode

Dr. Bob Basu discusses global trends in aesthetic plastic surgery and the challenges faced by plastic surgeons worldwide.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Bob Basu

Topics covered

• aesthetic plastic surgery
• global trends
• cosmetic surgery
• safety in surgery
• plastic surgery demand
• international insights

Keywords

• cosmetic surgery
• plastic surgery trends
• safety standards
• international surgery
• weight loss
• social media influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Places: U.S., Houston

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