Dr. Lawrence Bass honors the late Dr. Sam Hamra, a true pioneer in facelift surgery whose innovations forever changed the field. He reflects on Dr. Hamra’s path from Oklahoma to NYU to Dallas, where his curiosity and analytical mind led him to challenge traditional facelift methods and develop the revolutionary deep plane and composite techniques.
Dr. Hamra’s work went beyond aesthetics. It was about anatomy, precision, and integrity. He questioned norms, refined his own methods, and inspired a generation of surgeons to think deeper, not just cut tighter.
Dr. Bass shares how Dr. Hamra’s blend of intellect, artistry, and openness to critique set a gold standard that still shapes modern facial surgery. The episode feels like both a masterclass in facelift evolution and a heartfelt salute to a legend whose influence endures in every thoughtful lift today.
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About Dr. Lawrence Bass
Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.
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00:00 Intro
01:34 Dr. Sam Hamra's recent passing and his significance in plastic surgery
04:33 Dr. Hamra's background, education, and training
08:01 Motivation behind developing new facelift techniques beyond skin-only approaches
08:57 Dr. Hamra's anatomical research and development of deep plane facelift methods
09:01 Teaching and popularizing deep plane techniques
11:47 Dr. Hamra's response to criticism through collaborative research and data analysis
14:46 Additional contributions
17:20 Current state of facelift techniques
