I could not be more thrilled with my results from the coveted “tip stitch” from Dr. Bassiri. I have always been hesitant about any surgery, especially electives, so this procedure for certain things about my nose seemed too good to be true. I am so glad I was wrong. From the beginning, working with Lauren his office coordinator to walking into his office on a Friday afternoon was such a seamless experience and easy procedure. The entire thing took maybe an hour, and I walked out and spent the weekend with my friends in the city with zero downtime and little to no swelling. I am almost 2 weeks out from the procedure and I see an entire world of difference but even the people closest to me notice a subtle change but can’t quite put their finger on it which is exactly the result I wanted and spoke thoroughly with Dr Bassiri about. His beautiful office on the upper east side was easy to get to, a pleasure to spend time in and made the entire experience even better. I won’t be going to anyone else for anything again. Thank you thank you thank you
I can’t thank Dr. Bassiri enough for the amazing job he did with my tip stitch! I saw the tip lift procedure on TikTok and instantly knew it was what I needed. I’ve always wanted my nose tip lifted but wasn’t interested in a full rhinoplasty or going under anesthesia. Dr. Bassiri was incredible. He numbed my nose, placed the stitch, and—boom—my nose looks 100x better! The procedure was quick, minimally invasive, and the results are beyond anything I could’ve imagined. His staff is equally amazing! Everyone was so welcoming and warm. I spoke to Lauren over the phone before my appointment, and she was so comforting and supportive. I live five hours away, but the kindness I felt just from that phone call made it worth the drive to see Dr. Bassiri. If you’re considering a tip lift or want a simple way to enhance your nose without a full surgery, I couldn’t recommend Dr. Bassiri and his team enough. They’re the best!
For years, my vision was obstructed by excess skin on my upper eyelids. After Dr. Bassiri performed an upper eyelid blepharoplasty, my peripheral vision improved overnight! The procedure was done while I was awake, and I felt no pain. I quickly returned to work and my normal routine. Dr. Bassiri is an outstanding plastic surgeon who truly cares about his patients. He takes the time to explain everything thoroughly and follows up to ensure you're completely satisfied with the results. Just one month post-procedure, my friends and family say I look much younger. If you're considering facial plastic surgery, Dr. Bassiri is the doctor to choose.
Dr. Bassiri stands out as the most compassionate and attentive doctor I have encountered. During our initial meeting, he dedicated over an hour to discuss the procedure with my husband and me. It was clear from the moment we left his office and began reflecting on the consultation that Dr. Bassiri was the perfect choice for us. My experience stands in stark contrast to tales from friends and another doctor I consulted with, where it seemed the norm was to be treated more like a number in a queue than a patient, often with just a brief 20-minute chat before being handed off to office personnel. Unlike the typical brief encounters with surgeons on the day of surgery and at the follow-up, Dr. Bassiri's approach is remarkably personal and thorough, clearly illustrating his commitment to exceptional patient care. Just days after our initial meeting, when I had additional questions, I assumed a staff member would respond. Instead, Dr. Bassiri himself returned my call that evening, spending another hour addressing my concerns. This level of direct engagement continued, with him dedicating ample time during a follow-up visit to discuss the surgery in detail, and personally responding to my emailed queries shortly before the procedure. The surgery day was made comfortable thanks to his calming presence and the support of his exceptionally kind and caring nursing team. In an extraordinary display of thoughtfulness, Dr. Bassiri visited me at my hotel the next day, morning and evening, sparing me the trip to his office for a post-operative check. Dr. Bassiri’s practice is unique, right down to giving out his personal cell phone number for any concerns or questions—a rarity in the medical profession. He has since checked in on me several times post-surgery, demonstrating care beyond the standard follow-up visits for stitch removal. Adding a personal touch, he sent two dozen beautiful roses to my home a few days after the surgery. His office team mirrors this warmth and professionalism, reaching out frequently to monitor my recovery. Their approachability and professionalism make every interaction a delight. For those considering plastic surgery in or around New York City, I wholeheartedly recommend a consultation with Dr. Bassiri. Given my stringent criteria, I was thoroughly convinced of his expertise and care from our very first meeting. Impressed by our experience, my husband has also decided to entrust Dr. Bassiri with his upcoming blepharoplasty surgery in a few weeks.
My first consultation was nearly a decade ago. Before that, I had been treated by another MD and I have been going to Dr. Bassiri since the initial appointment. He's a genuinely good person who is incredibly talented in his profession. The goal is for me to look as good as I can look and he's undoubtedly better at doing that than any other physician I've ever met with. I strongly recommend him on all levels.
What a wonderful physician. He really understands his patient's needs, both physical and emotional. Easy to communicate with. Extremely caring and empathetic. I would 100% recommend him and trust me, you will feel beyond comfortable and at ease. Also, his staff is truly sensational and so kind. I really cannot say enough good things!
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Bassiri! I went into the consultation with him not knowing exactly what I wanted, just knowing what I didn't like. He listened to me and was able to understand and articulate back to me the results I imagined and how to get there. He talked with me for over an hour, answered all my questions, and was just fun to talk to. I felt so comfortable with him and his staff that I booked my surgery right away, without going for additional consultations (which is exactly what happened with my friend who referred me too). He and his team checked in with me several times before the surgery to see how I was feeling, which made me feel so comfortable and even excited. The surgery went well and the recovery was easy with Dr. Bassiri's instructions - his office even sent me flowers! I am about two months post-op now, and the results are exactly what I had hoped for. My nose looks natural and subtle, and I could not be happier. I could not recommend Dr. Bassiri enough!
Outstanding!!! Friendly office staff. Professional and explained everything clearly. The doctor spent adequate time with me and reviewed the procedure. All options were explored. It was painless. I had incredible results!
I got forehead Botox, lip injections, and cheek injections with Dr. Bassiri and I couldn’t be happier with the results. My lips look natural and amazing. I was concerned they would look overfilled because they were so thin before. My cheeks look contoured. He listened to my concerns and tailored his treatment to me. I have gotten so many compliments. Will be going back!!
My experience with Dr. Bassiri and his office has been such breathe of fresh air. He did my rhinoplasty surgery about 2 months ago and I truly don’t think I could be any happier with the results. From the start when I went in for my consultation I knew I was in good hands. Brittany, his surgical coordinator, was so friendly, responsive, and warm while setting up the appointment and greeting me in the office. I met with Dr. Bassiri for over an hour talking through everything, doing photos and morphs, and asking questions. He completely understood my vision and the importance of a natural look and still looking like “me.” I never once felt rushed or pressured and just got a great feeling from that initial appointment. I had planned to meet with a few other surgeons but canceled because I knew I was going to go with him. Leading up to surgery him and Brittany were super communicative, available, and friendly. I felt nervous before my surgery, which he completely validated and helped ease my concerns. He performed a closed rhinoplasty and everything went super well. My swelling peaked on day 3 after surgery and from there the swelling went down super quickly. I was sure to carefully follow all of his pre and post surgery guidelines, so recovery went very smoothly. On day 7 I did have a small bump in the road when I got a severe nose bleed, but he talked me through it on the phone and met me in his office early in the morning to help. We resolved that same day just with some dissolvable packing and there were no further issues. Since then, my nose has only gotten better and better. I’m so happy with the outcome and feel much more confident, especially as I recently got engaged and know I’ll look my best on my wedding day! In my follow up appointments I’ve worked mostly with Caroline, who is so friendly and helpful. I love how responsive and accessible everyone in his office, him included, are. I never felt like he was some big surgeon who didn’t have time for me. He’s truly committed to his patients being happy with their outcomes and you can tell he’s a caring individual and doctor. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with my experience and my improved nose!
Mobility after surgery is a frequent question. On the first day after surgery, I place a snug head/neck dressing. This limits some of the mobility. After the first day it is removed and the head can be turned and moved normally. It is important to avoid sudden or extreme movements. The idea is to avoid undue tension. Neck muscles may feel sore after surgery so it is good to move the neck to avoid it getting stiff. By three weeks after surgery, my patients return to full activity, exercise, gym etc. Some patients think they have to move like a robot and turn their whole body rather than twist their neck to look in another direction. It is not necessary to do that, and other problems can arise, such as car accidents. Ie: if a patient is driving but doesn't want to move their neck to check mirrors properly (It's happened). So while I would avoid perfecting new yoga poses during healing, I would not avoid normal natural movements especially if done with caution.
Thanks for the question. Congrats on making the decision for surgery. Swelling like most things is patient dependent. There are measures that can be taken to help minimize it. As far as timing is concerned, most of the obvious swelling will dissipate by three months but it may take six months or more in some people (rare). There is a sweet spot at roughly at 4-6 weeks, where there is a minimal amount of swelling present , but it may look good and the skin can look plump and healthy eliminating residual fine lines. For this reason I advise patients to take four weeks before participating in a major social event. Factors that can help swelling after surgery include: lymphatic massage, ultrasound treatments, avoidance of alcohol and salty foods.
Like most things posted on this website, it is generally up to the surgeon to decide how long compression dressings are left on. Usually more extensive surgeries may require a slightly longer period of wearing a dressing. Typically, I place a tighter dressing at the end of surgery and remove it the next day. If I feel its needed for support, I will re-wrap the face/head for another day - this usually is not the case. I will regularly recommend the use of a more comfortable dressing to support the next and face for the next week. In my practice, we use something called a "face-bra". (this is not an ad). As the name suggests, it is made of 100% Lycra Spandex and is more comfortable than other dressings. I recommended wearing this as much as possible the first week and as much as comfortable at night for another week. Patients seem to like the support having some dressing provides. It also comes in leopard print.
As discussed in other posts, there are many variations on facelift techniques and names. The extent of dissection during surgery depends on the surgeon and what the patient needs. It is reasonable to perform the surgery completely awake or under complete general anesthesia. I have a dynamic discussion about this with all my patients. Some are scared of being awake and some are scared of anesthesia. Both have their risks and both are always done as safe as possible. My personal preference is a 'twilight' sedation that is in the middle. Here a patient is sleepy and comfortable, but arousable if necessary, much like a colonoscopy. Patients are breathing on their own. They are numb from local anesthesia injections, but are not awake feeling them go in. The board certified anesthesiologist makes sure all vital signs are stable and the patient is comfortable. This allows me to completely focus on surgery. When the surgery is over, many of the issues with nausea are avoided because anesthesia gas was not used. This technique is modified as needed for each patient, but is safe and has been working well for me personally.
Kybella works by disrupting the fat cells where it is injected. This causes a strong inflammatory response. The area of the neck warn, tender, and swollen soon after the injection. This swelling then persists in varying amounts for about 5-7 days. The swelling can be improved with some compression, like an ace wrap. In general, I advise patients to wear a scarf or collared shirt to hide this during the first week. While there is no physical restrictions with going about your day after injection, you may feel self conscious about swelling and may want to take the day off.
