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Also known as: Aesthetic Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Reconstructive Surgeon
Your alarm blares before dawn in your Seattle home. You're at the private surgical center by 6:30 AM, the sterile scent of antiseptic already filling the air. You head straight to your office, firing up your computer to review patient charts in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Today's first procedure is a rhinoplasty. You meticulously re-examine 3D imaging scans, visualizing the bone and cartilage structure, mentally rehearsing each intricate step. Precision is paramount even before you scrub in.
The outlook for Cosmetic Surgeons is stable through 2035. You typically begin your career as a Resident Surgeon or a Plastic Surgery Fellow. With experience and further specialization, you can advance into leadership roles like Chief of Surgery, become a Director of Aesthetic Services, or even open and manage your own cosmetic surgery practice.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$300,000 - $500,000 per year
Estimated for US-wide average
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Medicine
University • Healthcare & Life Sciences • 4 years
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Bachelor • Healthcare & Life Sciences • 4 years
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
Bachelor • Healthcare & Life Sciences • 4 years
Physical Education
Bachelor • Sports & Fitness • 4 years
Sports Science
Bachelor • Sports & Fitness • 4 years
Kinesiology
Bachelor • Sports & Fitness • 4 years