Michael Bassiri-Tehrani, M.D.

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Michael Bassiri-Tehrani, M.D. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

10/13/2026

When a patient tells me they want to change their nose, I also want to know how well they breathe through it.

The two are often more connected than people realize. A narrowed nasal valve, a sidewall that collapses when you inhale, or a deviated septum can all affect airflow. At the same time, a patient may want to change the bridge, refine the tip, or improve overall balance. Sometimes those concerns can be addressed together. A patient may want to soften a prominent profile and breathe more comfortably, and both goals can become part of the same surgical plan. Even when appearance is the main concern, I never want to overlook how the nose functions.

My training in both ENT and facial plastic surgery shapes the way I look at every nose. We start with your symptoms, your anatomy, and what you would like to change, then build the plan from there.
If you’re considering nasal surgery, bring your breathing concerns into the consultation along with your aesthetic goals.

Revision rhinoplasty asks more of every decision. In a primary rhinoplasty, I’m working with anatomy that hasn’t been su...
10/12/2026

Revision rhinoplasty asks more of every decision. In a primary rhinoplasty, I’m working with anatomy that hasn’t been surgically altered. In a revision case, there may be scar tissue, weakened support, or structural changes left from the first operation. That means the planning has to be even more precise, and sometimes support has to be rebuilt before the nose can be refined.

For this patient, the goal wasn’t simply to “fix” a previous result. It was to restore balance, strengthen support, and create a nose that feels more natural to the face. Revision rhinoplasty is a major focus of my practice because every case requires a different kind of problem-solving.

If you’re unhappy with a previous result, the first step is a careful in-person evaluation to understand what has changed and what can realistically be improved.

10/02/2026

Planning is caring.

Before we ever get to surgery, I need to understand exactly what you’re picturing, not what I assume. So we sit down together at my computer, work through a few digital imaging options on your own photos, and land on a realistic result we both agree on. That image comes into the OR with us. It’s the map for the entire procedure. Honest planning, before anything else. That’s how trust gets built.

Ten years into practice, recognition like this is meaningful. This past July, I was featured in Vogue. While recognition...
09/29/2026

Ten years into practice, recognition like this is meaningful. This past July, I was featured in Vogue. While recognition is appreciated, the focus of my work has always remained the same: thoughtful surgical planning and results that stand the test of time.

The goal is never the feature itself. The goal is consistently delivering outcomes patients can feel confident in. I’m grateful to Vogue for the recognition and to every patient who has placed their trust in me over the past decade.

Every nose carries the spirit of a face, and my goal is never to erase that. This patient’s concern was a dominant, conv...
09/28/2026

Every nose carries the spirit of a face, and my goal is never to erase that. This patient’s concern was a dominant, convex profile, and a tip that dipped down whenever she smiled. Through an open rhinoplasty, we reduced that convexity and stabilized the tip so it holds its position properly.

Here’s the part most people don’t know: a droopy tip later in life usually isn’t the nose “growing.” It’s the nose losing structural support and elongating over time. So part of this surgery was building that support back in, which matters just as much for how the result ages as for how it looks today. An unassuming, less dominant nose does something else, too. It lets the rest of the face come forward and speak for itself.

If you’re considering rhinoplasty and want to understand what may be possible for your anatomy, schedule a consultation to discuss your goals.

05/01/2026

This lovely patient was interested in lifting her nasal tip without extensive surgery. The shape of her nasal tip and the proportions of the rest of her nose were quite good so we opted to avoid opening and dismantling the whole nose and instead went for a closed rhinoplasty limited to the nasal tip under local anesthesia. The exact technique is what I call a Tip Stitch®️. As you can see, this approach adds support to the otherwise nicely shaped tip, bringing it into a better position in less than 45min, without much of the recovery of a full surgery.

The initial result has a slight overcorrection but settles into place as the swelling goes down. While this is a surgery, it is limited in nature which allows for quick downtime. In the right patient it can be a better option than fillers placed off label into the nosal tip.

Anyway, we are very pleased with the results so far and love being able to offer an option which allows people to get back to their busy lives quicker.

Happy early patient result from an Endoscopic Midfacelift + Deep Plane Composite Facelift. We love how the lifted cheeks...
03/17/2026

Happy early patient result from an Endoscopic Midfacelift + Deep Plane Composite Facelift. We love how the lifted cheeks create contour and a more cheerful appearance.
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Restoring your own fat pads back up to a youthful position can eliminate the need for fat injections and avoid an overly round face.
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Many facelifts will only focus on the lower face and neck and lose sight of the midface.
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The endo midface lift goes in a deeper plane avoiding many of the risks associated with previous surgery, fillers, threads, and energy devices. This makes it an attractive option if these factors are at play.
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03/13/2026

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This upbeat patient is two weeks post op from an endoscopic midface lift plus revision facelift surgery. She was bothere...
02/02/2026

This upbeat patient is two weeks post op from an endoscopic midface lift plus revision facelift surgery. She was bothered by the accumulating loose skin of the face and neck as well as the cheek dropping over time. Previous facelift surgery and thread lifts did not hold up over the years and it was time for a refresh. I performed an Endoscopic Midface Lift, Deep plane revision Facelift, Necklift and Chin Implant. I like the endoscopic midface lift as it really can elevate the cheeks and lifts from the deepest layer of the face away from previous scarring and threads. The modest chin implant elongated the jawline beyond what is possible with tightening alone. She was back to work within a week and has some mild residual bruising. We love the initial result and positive attitude.
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