Dr. Paul Nassif: Facial Plastic Surgeon, Botched, and Revision Rhinoplasty (#32)

Aug 6, 2025

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Paul Nassif, a celebrity facial plastic surgeon known from Botched and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, shares his fascinating journey from restaurant management to the forefront of revision rhinoplasty. He reveals behind-the-scenes tales from reality TV and discusses the ethical dimensions of plastic surgery. Dr. Nassif also tackles the impact of social media on beauty perceptions, shares insights on innovative surgical techniques, and reflects on maintaining balance in a demanding career while keeping things light with quirky patient stories.

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ANECDOTE

Mentor Moment That Redirected His Career

Howard House inspired Paul Nassif to pursue ENT early in college.
A severe pediatric dog-bite reconstruction then steered him toward facial plastics.

ANECDOTE

Running A Restaurant During Med School Applications

Paul Nassif ran a busy restaurant while applying to medical school.
He opened it and received med school offers days later.

INSIGHT

Media As A Platform For Care And Education

Botched let Paul Nassif help patients who lacked local care or funds.
The show also educated viewers about surgical risks and realistic fixes.

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Guest: Dr. Paul Nassif, Celebrity Facial Plastic Surgeon & TV Personality

Podcast: the DIEP end

Episode Summary:

In this lively episode of The DIEP End, Dr. Saїd Azoury and Hank Davis sit down with Dr. Paul Nassif, a renowned facial plastic surgeon widely recognized from his roles on popular TV shows like Botched and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Dr. Nassif takes listeners behind the scenes of his extraordinary life, sharing how his Lebanese upbringing, early business ventures, and celebrity encounters shaped his journey into becoming one of the world’s most respected facial plastic surgeons.

From stories about running a bustling Hollywood restaurant while waiting for medical school acceptance to reflections on the personal and professional challenges of practicing high-stakes revision rhinoplasty, Dr. Nassif offers valuable insights into resilience, innovation, and the realities of life in the public eye. This conversation is perfect for aspiring surgeons, medical enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the intersection of medicine, media, and entrepreneurship.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

● How Dr. Nassif leveraged his restaurant business skills into his surgical practice

● Behind-the-scenes insights from the hit show Botched

● Dr. Nassif’s path from ENT residency to becoming a leader in facial aesthetics

● Why mentorship and hands-on experience are critical to surgical success

● The challenges and rewards of public-facing medicine

● Advice for patients seeking complex revision surgery

● The influence of Dr. Nassif’s Lebanese-American heritage on his career

Quotable Moments:

● "I opened a restaurant, and the day I opened, I got accepted into medical school."

● "Botched took my technical skills to a whole new level."

● "Don't take shortcuts; they always come back to bite you."

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