Ep. 8: Dr. Saman & Preservation Rhinoplasty, Aesthetic Procedures You Must Avoid, & Finding Beauty In Our Imperfections

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Masoud Saman, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, to discuss his journey from a young immigrant to a renowned facial plastic surgeon located in New York City. Dr. Saman shares his inspiring story of coming to the United States at 15 to avoid mandatory military service in Iran and how he found his passion for medicine through various life experiences. The conversation covers Dr. Saman's expertise in head and neck cancer surgery and reconstructive procedures. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and truth-telling in the aesthetic industry, debunking myths about certain procedures and highlighting the significance of preservation rhinoplasty and facelift techniques. Dr. Saman also introduces his new project, "Face by Face NYC," aimed at promoting self-acceptance and celebrating natural beauty by capturing unaltered portraits of individuals in Central Park. The project seeks to challenge societal standards of perfection and inspire self-confidence in individuals of all ages. Throughout the episode, Dr. Saman's candid and insightful perspective shines through, encouraging listeners to embrace their uniqueness and prioritize authenticity in their aesthetic journeys. The conversation serves as a reminder that true beauty lies in individuality and self-acceptance. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Wedding Memories 00:05:30 - Dr. Saman's Journey from Iran to the United States 00:13:22 - The Impact of Social Media on the Aesthetics Industry 00:22:05 - Dr. Saman's Impactful Experiences in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery 00:30:35 - Discussion on Aesthetic Procedures and Their Efficacy 00:38:59 - Preservation Rhinoplasty and Advancements in Facial Plastic Surgery 00:43:02 - Building an Authentic Presence on Social Media 00:45:26 - Face by Face NYC Project and Promoting Natural Beauty About The Aesthetic Edit: Finally, an aesthetics industry podcast that goes there. 👀 Think Alex Cooper meets Lauryn Bosstick. This podcast is for the providers and partners of medical aesthetic practices across the world who want to use their expertise + influence to create a positive impact.  Our show is produced to encourage our guests to get real about their experiences as entrepreneurs in the aesthetics space. We plan to dive into their why, what they stand for, and social impact. We also discuss their “hot take” on the controversial topics impacting the aesthetics industry. Lastly, we explore how social media has influenced the success of their practice.  Mary Robb is the Founder & CEO of Social Practice, a social media agency that serves the medical aesthetics space. Savannah Barineau is the Operations Manager at Social Practice. This dynamic duo is passionate about utilizing storytelling as a way to empower their audience and inspire growth. This podcast is produced by Social Practice. Apply To Be A Guest: https://social-practicetx.com/the-aesthetic-edit Hire Social Practice: https://social-practicetx.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaestheticeditpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaestheticeditpodcast