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Researched by Kierstin W .2001-02 |
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What They are Known For
Plastic surgeons are generally best known for their cosmetic
work on aging movie stars, but plastic surgeons mainly help those formed
with deformities, or help form burned or traumatized victims regain a normal
appearance.
Their Work Schedule
The work schedule of a plastic surgeon varies quite a lot. Plastic
surgeons who work in busy emergency rooms usually have longer hours. But
for plastic surgeons with private practices, usually have more controllable
work hours.
Where They Work
Plastic surgeons work in emergency rooms, hospitals, private businesses,
plastic surgery hospitals, an association of plastic surgeons, or even
in their own homes.
Types of Surgery
Some specific kinds or categories of plastic surgery are rhinoplasty,
which is raising the bridge of the nose, and liposuction, which sucks fat
out of the hips or stomach. Plastic surgeons also treat a variety of clinical
disorders such as cancer, congenital deformities, skin lesions, facial
trauma, hand injuries and degenerative diseases, as well as breast implants
and things of that sort. They also treat burn victims.
Tools
Plastic surgeons use many of the tools a general surgeon uses, such
as, scalpels, sutures, syringes, and microscopes. As well as other tools
special to their profession such as, lasers and implants.
What They Like About Their Job
Some things that plastic surgeons like about their job (besides the
fact that they get paid a lot of money) are that it makes them feel good
about themselves and it makes them happy because they’ve helped a deformed
person regain a normal appearance.
Some bad Aspects
Some bad aspects of being a plastic surgeon are, you are required to
deal with disgusting or gruesome conditions such as burns, and distorted
skin as well as the fact that you may have to work very long grueling hours
at work, depending on who your employer is.
To be Qualified
To be a qualified plastic surgeon you must undergo eleven to twelve
years of schooling. Included in these eleven to twelve years of training
there are six years of medical school, as well as three additional sessions
of residency in plastic surgery.
To be official qualified plastic surgeons you must be certified by
a plastic surgery board or foundation. You must also have a medical license
from the state you work in.
What it Takes to be a Plastic Surgeon
Plastic surgery is a form of art. Therefore in order to be a plastic
surgeon you must be quite artistic, as well as having a good aesthetic
sense, attention for detail, and as obligated to be able to visualize and
imagine freely. They are required to be proficient in their field of medicine.
Early Classes
Some early on classes that will help you in the process of becoming
a plastic surgeon are, basic science, human interaction, knowledge of the
human body, activities that provide experience in leadership, reading,
writing and math.
How much They Earn
Plastic surgeons annual earnings a year is around $380,000 dollars.
Related Jobs
One related job to Plastic Surgery is general surgery. In order for
you to become a plastic surgeon, you must learn general surgery first.
So if you want to become a plastic surgeon, you must go through the general
surgeons schooling then to plastic surgery schooling.
When Plastic Surgery Started
The art of plastic surgery was started in ancient Egyptian times when
people who had the tips of their noses cut off as a severe punishment.
The people came in to get their nose repaired and back to normal again.
The type of modern surgery that is performed these days started about 500
years ago if not more.
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