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.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
03:00 Dr. Monasebian's Jewish upbringing
09:30 Why credentials matter (and what can go wrong)
14:00 How rhinoplasty culture has shifted for Jewish patients
17:30 Surgical vs. non-surgical: how to choose
24:00 Aging well after a procedure
29:00 Talking to his own kids about cosmetic work
33:00 Saying no: unrealistic requests and body dysmorphia
38:00 Lightning round — most underrated, most overrated, biggest pet peeves
46:30 CoolSculpting, Kybella, etc.
50:00 A message to Jewish New Yorkers
53:00 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination