Dr. Samer Bassilios Habre

About Dr. Samer Bassilios Habre

Dr. Samer Bassilios Habre is a European Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with American & European work experience. He is an Assistant Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Balamand (St George Hospital University Medical Center) and a proud International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), the Lebanese Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (LSPRAS), and the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe. Specialist in ultrasound Rhinoplasty.

After completing his Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency at Hotel-Dieu de France (USJ), Dr Samer Bassilios is one of the few in Lebanon who completed multiple fellowships in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in the US and EUROPE:

• “Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery” fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis, USA)
• Advanced Body Contouring” fellowship at Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph (Paris, France)
• “Aesthetic Surgery” fellowship at the prestigious Laclinic (Montreux, Swizterland)

He also pursued several training courses and clinical attachments in Hospital da Plastica (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital (London, UK). He has multiple publications in international journals and is a speaker in international meetings.

NATIONALITY

Lebanese

MAIN FIELD OF EXPERTISE

Rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

– ENGLISH
– ARABIC
– FRENCH

YEARS IN PRACTICE

9 Years

TELEMEDICINE

Yes

CONDITIONS COMMONLY TREATED

Nose deformity, aging, small breast

KEY PROCEDURES / TREATMENTS OFFERED

– Rhinoplasty
– Breast augmentation
– Blepharoplasty

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Plastic and Esthetic surgery residency and fellowship in Lebanon, France and USA. US trained. European Board of Plastic Surgery

HOSPITALS | HEALTH SYSTEM AFFILIATIONS

Novomed

BOARD CERTIFIED

Yes

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

Rhinoplasty

FAQs

1- What is the main difference between Ultrasonic and traditional Rhinoplasty?

Traditional rhinoplasty uses manual tools to reshape the nasal bone, while Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty employs ultrasonic waves for highly precise bone sculpting. This results in less trauma, reduced swelling, and more refined outcomes.

2- Is Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty suitable for all nose types?

Yes, it can be adapted for a wide range of nose shapes and structures. The surgeon evaluates each case individually to ensure that the ultrasonic technique is appropriate for the patient’s goals and anatomy.

3- How long does recovery take?

While every patient heals differently, most notice visible improvements within two weeks, and final results continue to refine over several months as swelling subsides completely.

4- Does Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty leave scars?

When performed by an experienced surgeon like Dr. Samer Bassilios, incisions are minimal and placed discreetly, resulting in scars that are barely noticeable or fully hidden once healed.

5- When can I return to daily activities?

Most patients can resume light daily activities within a few days and return to work in about one week, depending on the individual’s comfort and healing progress.

QUOTES

“Every decision I make in medicine carries a human consequence—so I approach each case with rigor, preparation, and respect for the trust placed in me.”

“Surgery, to me, is the balance of precision and artistry—executed with discipline in the moment, and guided by responsibility for the result years beyond the operating room.”

PUBLICATIONS

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

1. Moris V, Zwetyenga N, Bassilios Habre S. Biomechanical and biological advantages of retaining the silicone-induced capsule for cartilage graft survival in revision rhinoplasty. j stomatol oral maxillofac surg, 2004; 125(5S2), 101935
2. El Israwi D, Makdessi JP, Bassilios Habre S. The surgical treatment of tuberous breast deformity: A review article. Ann Plast Surg. 2023;91(3):395-399
3. Konofaos P, Bassilios Habre S, Wallace RD. End-to-side nerve repair: Current concepts and future perspectives. Ann Plast Surg. 2018;81(6):736-740
4. Habre M, Salloum A, Bassilios Habre S, Abi Chebel J, Dib RH, Kourie H. Skin adverse events in recently approved targeted therapies in solid malignancies. Future Oncol. 2018 Dec 7. doi: 10.2217/fon-2018-0402.
5. Bassilios Habre S, Googe BJ, Depew JD, Wallace RD, Konofaos P. Depressor reanimation after facial nerve paralysis. Ann Plast Surg. 2018 September. doi: 10.1097/SAP.000000000000161
6. Bassilios Habre S, Depew JD, Wallace RD, Konofaos P. Painful neuroma treatment of the supraorbital nerve and forehead neurotization using human cadaveric nerve allograft. J Craniofac Surg. 2018; 29(4):1023-1025
7. Bassilios Habre S, Bond G, Depew JD, Wallace RD, Konofaos P. The surgical treatment of nerve Gaps: Present & future. Ann Plast surg. 2018; 80(3):252-261
8. Nasr MW, Jabbour H, Habre SB. Intercostal nerve block versus bupivacaine pectoralis major infiltration in subpectoral breast Augmentation; a randomized control trial. J Med Liban. 2017; 65(1):20-24
9. Levan P, Bassilios Habre S. Gluteal implants VS autologous flap in post bariatric weight loss patients: A prospective comparative study of 3D gluteal projection after lower body lift. Aesthet Surg J. 37(9):1012-1021
10. Bassilios Habre S. Fellowship review: Laclinic aesthetic fellowship. Ann Plast surg. 2017; 78(2):129–130
11. Jabbour S, Awaida C, Mhawej R, Bassilios Habre S, Nasr M. Does the Addition of Progressive Tension Sutures to Drains Reduce Seroma Incidence After Abdominoplasty? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Aesthet Surg J. 2016 Oct 27. pii: sjw130

12. Bassilios Habre S, Bond G, Depew JD, Wallace RD, Konofaos P. The surgical treatment of nerve Gaps: Present & future. Ann Plast surg. 2018; 80(3):252-261
13. Habre S, Nasr M, Habre M. Soft tissues filling: not so minimally invasive. Surg Cosmet Dermatol 2016; 8(2):182-3
14. Habre M, Bassilios Habre S, Kourie H. Dermatologic adverse events of check point inhibitors: what an oncologist should know. Immunotherapy. 2016; 8(12):1437–1446
15. Nasr MW, Habre SB, Jabbour H, Baradhi A, Asmar Z. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Postoperative Pain Control after Subpectoral Breast Augmentation Using Intercostal Nerve Block versus Bupivacaine Pectoralis Major Infiltration: A Pilot Study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2015; 68(4):e83-4

CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS

Professional Societies Membership

– Member ofLebanese Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery & Association of – Plastic Surgeons of Lebanese Descent
– International Member American Society of Plastic Surgery
– International Member Rhinoplasty Society of Europe
– European Board Exams of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

ONLINE PRESENCE

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www.drsamerbassilios.com