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A portrait of Sandi

Sandi (She/Her)

Location
New York, NY
Age
66 Years Old
Owning The Stage With Confidence

A Comedian Grandma’s Story About Embracing Her Youthfulness

Sandi felt her aging face didn’t reflect the youthful and vibrant person she was inside. As a comedian, her insecurities led to self-deprecating humor in her performances, which overshadowed her message. Facial rejuvenation surgery helped her get back to her old, young self.

Sandi with her grandchild
How Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Changed My Life

I've got my old self back. My first performance post-surgery was like a heightened experience. It felt like a celebration.

Sandi post-surgery
Why I Wanted Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The gravity of my face was moving faster than my personality. Sure, I'm getting older. But I don't intend to slow down anytime soon.

Sandi holding her grandson
Why I Got Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I’m 66. I don't have to prove anything to anybody anymore. I didn’t feel good about myself and thought, ‘I can do something about this.’

Sandi sitting in a chair
My Advice To Others

It’s sensible to want to feel your best and not be held back by your age. Life's too short to have something holding you back.

Sandi out for a walk
She Wants Others To Know It’s Ok To Want To Feel Better About Growing Old
Sandi wearing glasses
Sandi pulling her face
Sandi before her surgery
Sandi right after surgery
Close up of Sandi after recovery
Sandi striking a pose next to a garden
Sandi photographed after her aesthetic plastic surgery procedure
Learn About Her Procedures

Facial Rejuvenation is a combination of aesthetic procedures that restore your facial features to their previous youthful appearance.

Day of Surgery

How Sandi felt right before her surgery, and what to expect that day.

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Sandi with her plastic surgeon, Douglas M. Monasebian, MD, FACS
Douglas M. Monasebian, MD, FACS at his desk
Photo of Douglas M. Monasebian, MD, FACS
Douglas M. Monasebian, MD, FACS

Dr. Monasebian is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City. He’s been a member of The Aesthetic Society since 2002.

“You can love yourself for who you are but also want to improve yourself. You should never have to apologize for that.”

Sandi standing tall

Go Beyond the Before and After