00 — A surgeon’s practice

A rhinoplasty that refines — and preserves.

Personalized, natural-looking rhinoplasty with Dr. Salam Kassis — a Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon trained at Yale and Vanderbilt.

270.458.3622  ·  Bowling Green, Kentucky

Dr. Salam Kassis, MD, FACS — facial plastic surgeon
Yale University  ·  Residency in Otolaryngology  ·  2014 Vanderbilt University  ·  Fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery  ·  2016 American Board of Plastic Surgery  ·  Board Certified  ·  American Board of Surgery
01 — A practice of one

Six reasons patients travel to Bowling Green.

Rhinoplasty is among the most nuanced procedures in facial surgery. What follows is the short list of why Dr. Kassis is asked to perform it.

  1. 01

    Facial-only expertise

    A facial plastic surgeon focused on the face — not a generalist. Every detail of your nose is considered in the context of your whole profile.

  2. 02

    Personalized planning

    No templates. Dr. Kassis designs a surgical plan around your anatomy, your goals, and the natural harmony of your features.

  3. 03

    Natural outcomes

    Results that are never “done.” The goal is a nose that complements your face so completely it looks like it was always yours.

  4. 04

    Form & function

    Beautiful and breathable. Cosmetic refinement and functional correction — like a deviated septum — addressed together.

  5. 05

    Elite training

    Fellowship-level training at Yale and Vanderbilt, two of the most respected institutions in American medicine.

  6. 06

    Double board certified

    Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery — a distinction few surgeons hold.

02 — The index

Every nose tells a different story.

Twelve concerns Dr. Kassis is most often asked to address — cosmetically, functionally, or both.

Dr. Salam Kassis in the surgical suite
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Every nose should complement the face — not dominate it.

Dr. Salam Kassis approaches rhinoplasty as an exercise in restraint and harmony. His philosophy is simple: the most beautiful results are the ones no one can point to.

A profile that feels balanced. Breathing that feels effortless. A reflection that finally feels like you. Each plan begins with millimeter-level study of your anatomy and the architecture of your face as a whole.

Patients travel from across the South to Bowling Green for the same reason: a surgeon whose work is quiet enough that the result is mistaken for the way you were always meant to look.

Salam Kassis, MD, FACS — Yale  |  Vanderbilt
03 — Selected cases

Subtle changes, profound difference.

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after
Case 01  ·  Profile

Dorsal hump refinement

An open approach to refine the bridge and rotate the tip, restoring a continuous line from glabella to columella.

Septoplasty performed concurrently to address a long-standing breathing obstruction.

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after
Case 02  ·  Front

Tip refinement

Conservative cartilage shaping to soften a boxy tip while preserving the patient’s native character.

Result photographed at twelve months post-operative; healing is intentionally allowed to mature.

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Case 03  ·  Profile

Functional & cosmetic

Combined functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty for a patient seeking improvement in both airflow and profile.

A single operation; recovery and follow-up coordinated entirely through the Bowling Green practice.

Individual results vary. Photographs shown with patient consent, intended for illustrative purposes.

04 — The pathway

A clear path, start to finish.

  1. Consultation form

    Tell us about your goals in a few private minutes. The intake is the same one Dr. Kassis reads personally.

    Approx. 15 minutes
  2. Submit photos

    Share front, profile, and base views so the surgeon can assess your anatomy accurately ahead of meeting.

    Same session
  3. Personalized evaluation

    Dr. Kassis studies your anatomy and aesthetic goals, then drafts an initial impression for discussion.

    Within 5 business days
  4. Consultation with Dr. Kassis

    An unhurried conversation about options, candidacy, and realistic expectations — in person or by video.

    Approx. 60 minutes
  5. Customized surgical plan

    Receive a plan designed precisely around your face, with surgical date, recovery guidance, and pricing.

    Within 7 business days
05 — Credentials

Trained at four of the most rigorous programs in American surgery.

Yale University

Otolaryngology Residency, 2014

Vanderbilt University

Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship, 2016

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Board Certified

American Board of Surgery

Board Certified

American College of Surgeons

Fellow (FACS)

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Member
a private invitation

Begin when you are ready.

Begin your private rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. Kassis. Tell us about your goals, share a few photos, and our team will be in touch.

2–3 Minute Form Answers Within 48 Hours Completely Confidential

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