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This page, from top: Dr. Robert Grant with CBS anchor Rebecca Jarvis; administering a treatment to a patient; with Sharon Bush. > Opposite: Dr. Robert Grant, plastic surgeon-in-chief at New York-Presbyterian’s Columbia University and Weill Cornell medical centers.
Dr. Robert Grant,
renowned plastic surgeon-inchief at New York-Presbyterian’s Columbia University and Weill Cornell medical centers, shares the latest news from the front lines of the cosmetic surgery industry. Q: What does the future hold for non-surgical procedures? A: The most exciting potential advance is the harvesting of stem cells, some of which can be obtained through liposuction. These cells can be manipulated to replace or enhance tissues, like in the breasts (meaning implants may no longer be necessary) or used instead of facial fillers (so that hyaluronic acid fillers may not be necessary). Plus, growing the patient’s own cells and tissue would help for reconstructive surgery of all types. Q: What sets you apart from other Manhattan plastic surgeons? A: As a plastic surgery educator, responsible for the training of the next generation of plastic surgeons, as well as being chief of the division of plastic surgery at New York’s top-rated hospital, I have a great perspective on trends, individual practitioners, and outcomes in plastic surgery. I know what works and what is hype. If I am not he surgeon to do the job I an make an appropriate referral. I have a philosophy called “Life Stage Personal Enhancement,” which describes how incremental improvements over time yields the best results. Anti-aging will never be possible, but effective age maintenance can be! Q: How do you and your patients work together to make decisions regarding surgery? A: It’s a partnership—it’s all about defining expectations. I spend large amounts of time exploring the motivations for plastic surgery, as well as focusing on the specific details of the patient’s appearance that they would like to change, enhance or improve. After all, all I can do is move tissue around—it’s up to the patient to incorporate the changes that come from undergoing plastic surgery into their enhanced body image, which allows them to feel happier, with a more fulfilled sense of self. u For more information on Dr. Robert Grant, call 212.832.6182 or visit robertgrantmd.com.
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