The Art of Looking Like Yourself - Dr. Monasebian

Dr. Monasebian is a board-certified plastic surgeon, and the man Margarita personally trusts with her own face.A Forest Hills native, Brandeis graduate, and proud half-Sephardic, half-Ashkenazi Jew, Dr. Monasebian has built a reputation not just for exceptional results, but for telling patients the truth. In an industry full of hype, he’s refreshingly candid about what procedures are worth considering, which ones are overhyped, and why credentials matter more than ever.In this conversation, we discuss everything from the evolution of rhinoplasty among Jewish patients to the rise of non-surgical treatments, body dysmorphia, aging gracefully, and the biggest misconceptions about plastic surgery. We also explore how he approaches these conversations with his own children—and the procedures he'd never recommend.Follow Dr. Monasebian on Instagram: @parkaveplasticsurgeryListeners get a complimentary consultation — just mention People Jew Wanna Know.Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss:00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda03:00 Dr. Monasebian's Jewish upbringing09:30 Why credentials matter (and what can go wrong)14:00 How rhinoplasty culture has shifted for Jewish patients17:30 Surgical vs. non-surgical: how to choose24:00 Aging well after a procedure29:00 Talking to his own kids about cosmetic work33:00 Saying no: unrealistic requests and body dysmorphia38:00 Lightning round — most underrated, most overrated, biggest pet peeves46:30 CoolSculpting, Kybella, etc.50:00 A message to Jewish New Yorkers53:00 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination