Dr. Kassir: Exceptional Surgical Skill for Professional Musicians
As a professional flutist, my face is my instrument. My tone, resonance, dynamic control, and stamina all depend on nuanced coordination of micro muscles in my lips, cheeks, and even the sinuses inside my nose. Because of that, the thought of undergoing rhinoplasty and functional breathing surgery was initially terrifying. My greatest fear was not just the recovery; it was the possibility of compromising the sound I have spent my entire life developing.
Dr. Kassir is one of the few surgeons with the expertise and precision to work confidently with professional musicians. During my consultation, he immediately understood how delicate the balance is for woodwind players. He assured me I would be back to playing, and playing well, far sooner than I expected.
He was absolutely right. Only one day after my cast was removed, I picked up my flute again. Not only was my sound intact, it was better than ever. I hadn't realized how much I'd been overcompensating for structural limitations to maintain the rich tone that defined my playing. Once my breathing passages opened and the structural issues were corrected, my sound suddenly had more depth, clarity, and resonance. I still had the effortless control over subtle dynamics and phrasing that separate professional players from amateurs. My tone felt fuller, freer, and far more responsive.
Three months after surgery, I performed publicly at a benefit concert, my first major performance after the procedure, and the reaction from the audience was overwhelming. The projection, color, and presence in my sound exceeded anything I imagined was possible. Dr. Kassir's exceptional artistry and surgical precision preserved and elevated my passion for performing.
If you are an instrumentalist or vocalist whose career depends on your body functioning as an instrument and you are afraid surgery might affect your tone, articulation, breath control, or overall performance, know that you can trust Dr. Kassir. I trusted my career, my craft, and my lifelong passion in his hands, and he exceeded expectations in every way. My breathing, health, and quality of life have transformed, and my music is thriving because of it.
If you're considering surgery but fear holds you back, trust that with Dr. Kassir, you will be back to your art in no time, and you may discover a sound you didn't know you were capable of creating.
