The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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equipped to face similar problems in the future. Dr. Kassir's rhinoplasty patients get phenomenal results, a comfortable surgery and recovery, minimal scar tissue, and less anxiety, allowing them to get back to their lives faster. "Plastic surgery is just as much art as it is science," explained Dr. Kassir. Since every patient is unique, he cannot do the same thing for each. Everyone has a different face, culture, and beauty ideal, and by understanding that, Dr. Kassir is able to consider his patients as art pieces and works with them to create a customizable plan that fits their individual vision. e region that someone is from can influence their beauty ideals. Dr. Kassir has recognized that most patients that come from the Northeast want more natural-looking procedures, while those from Miami or Los Angeles are looking for a more drastic change. Social media has steered people with different trends taking off and celebrities promoting procedures. Nowadays, Brazilian Butt Lis, Cat Eye Lis, Fox Eye Lis, and achieving a "snatched" jawline are some of the most popular cosmetic surgeries fueled by social media trends. When a potential patient comes in for a consultation, Dr. Kassir ensures that they will feel comfortable and encourages them to bring in photos of what they are looking to achieve and photos of what they do not like in order to improve the forthcoming planning process. During the consultation, desired outcomes will be discussed along with the multiple procedure options available to give the patient a choice in what is best for them. Since no two patients are the same, it is important for patients to be honest and thoroughly explain what they are looking for so Dr. Kassir is able to gauge which method will be best used to reach and exceed the patient's expectations. Getting down to the specifics is essential for Dr. Kassir to set reasonable expectations for his patients, and have things run smoothly. To view more of Dr. Kassir's impressive work or make a consultation of your own, visit www.drkassir.com. V U E N J . C O M 75