About Dr. Robert Hierner
Professor Dr. Robert Hierner is one of the most distinguished Plastic Surgeons and Hand Surgeons in Germany with an excellent international reputation and over 35 years of professional experience at renowned universities and institutions around the world.
A national and international leader in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Prof. Hierner is a pioneer in Body Contouring after massive weight loss (Bari-Plastic Surgery), an authority in modern Scar Care, and a founding member of Hand Medicine and Hand Rejuvenation.
Besides his clinical skills, he is renowned as an outstanding academic teacher — a Professor for Plastic Surgery and the editor of the five-volume standard textbook for Plastic Surgery in German, and the two-volume standard textbook of Hand Surgery in German, as well as several textbooks in English
Education and Training
1990 MBBS Medical Degree
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany
1992 Medical Doctorate in Plastic Surgery — summa cum laude
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany
1992University Diploma in Microsurgery
Claude Bernard University Lyon, France
1997German Board Plastic Surgery (Facharzt für Plastische Chirurgie)
Germany
1999PhD in Plastic Surgery (Habilitation)
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Germany
2000German Board — Hand Surgeon
Germany
2004Belgian Board — Oncology Surgery
Belgium
2005Professor & Chair Plastic Surgery
Catholic University Leuven, Belgium
2009Professor & Chair Plastic Surgery
University Essen/Duisburg, Germany
2018University Diploma in Bariplastic Surgery
Descartes University Paris, France
2022Chief Medical Officer Program
Emory Executive Education, Goizueta Business School, Atlanta GA, USA
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Areas of Expertise
Facial Aesthetic Surgery
Facial aesthetic surgery is focused on restoring facial harmony, enhancing natural beauty, and achieving long-lasting, balanced results through advanced surgical techniques. Each procedure is tailored to the individual’s anatomy and aesthetic goals to create refined, natural-looking outcomes.
Areas of expertise include Facelift & Neck Lift, Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery), Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery), Brow Lift, and Fat Transfer & Volume Restoration.
Bariatric Plastic Surgery
Following massive weight loss, body contouring procedures are designed to restore body proportions by removing excess skin and reshaping the body to achieve a more balanced silhouette. Personalized surgical planning ensures functional improvement while enhancing overall body aesthetics.
Areas of expertise include Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Arm Lift (Brachioplasty), Thigh Lift, and Hourglass Body Procedures.
Scar Treatment & Revision
Comprehensive scar management combines modern reconstructive and aesthetic techniques to improve the appearance, texture, and function of scars resulting from surgery, burns, trauma, or abnormal wound healing.
Areas of expertise include Keloid & Hypertrophic Scar Management, Post-Burn Scar Reconstruction, Modern Scar Care, and Non-Surgical Scar Therapy.
Hand Surgery & Rejuvenation
Specialized hand surgery combines reconstructive, regenerative, and aesthetic approaches to restore hand function, relieve pain, and improve appearance. Treatment plans are individualized to address congenital, traumatic, and degenerative conditions while supporting long-term hand health.
Areas of expertise include Integrated Therapy for the Aging Hand, Hand Rejuvenation, Degenerative Arthritis, Brachial Plexus & Peripheral Nerve Surgery, and Congenital Hand Malformations.
Regenerative Medicine & Longevity
Advanced regenerative medicine focuses on repairing and replacing damaged cells, tissues, and organs while restoring function lost due to aging, disease, or injury. Cutting-edge biologic therapies are used to support tissue regeneration, accelerate healing, and promote long-term health and vitality.
Areas of expertise include regenerative therapies using Exosomes, Stem Cells, PRP, and advanced biologic treatments.
Aesthetic & Longevity Clinic
Our Aesthetic & Longevity Clinic embraces a next-generation philosophy that extends beyond treating aging and disease to preventing them. Through personalized Beauty, Health & Longevity programs, each patient receives an individualized plan designed to optimize wellness, support healthy aging, and enhance quality of life while maintaining natural beauty and vitality.
Why Choose Prof. Dr. Hierner at FutureMed?
Your Visit at Future Med (Dubai)
goals, history, suitability
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precise technique, comfort options available
clear guidance and scheduled check-ins
Results vary from person to person. All treatments are subject to medical assessment and UAE regulations.
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