We are searching for a skilled plastic surgeon to join our surgical team. As a plastic surgeon, your responsibilities will include consulting with patients prior to surgery, advising them on the best surgical options and associated risks, and performing surgeries and patient follow-ups. You should be able to communicate with patients of varying ages, work long hours, and remain professional at all times.

To be successful as a plastic surgeon, you should be skilled in reconstructive surgical techniques and maintain a steady hand under pressure. Outstanding plastic surgeons are active listeners who answer all questions in a non-judgmental manner and are able to ease patients\xe2\x80\x99 anxieties.

Responsibilities:

• Perform invasive surgeries to correct physical deformities in patients
• Administer non-surgical treatment to enhance outward beauty
• Synthesize skin grafts from integra or obtain them from recipient/donor
• Carry out pediatric plastic surgery to treat congenital defects such as cleft palate and polydactyly in children
• Perform microsurgery to transfer tissues to reconstruction sites (head/hand) where they are missing
• Examine and diagnose patients to identify an abnormality and determine suitable course of treatment
• Ensure compliance with establishing surgical techniques during plastic surgery
• Direct and coordinate the activities of nurses, assistants and residents
• Examine operating room and medical instruments to ensure they are clean and sterile
• Confer with other plastic surgeons and medical professionals to exchange ideas
• Use photographs and verbal descriptions to identify patients\xe2\x80\x99 visual expectations and set a reference point
• Inject patients with botox to reduce muscle activity and temporarily lessen appearance of facial wrinkles
• Educate patients on the risks associated with a procedure as well as proffer recommendations on post-operative requirements
• Follow up on patients after surgery to track their healing process and personal adjustment to treatment
• Install prosthetic devices on patients to allow for restoration of appearance.

Requirements:

• Education and Training: To become a plastic surgeon, you require an undergraduate degree in a relevant science discipline, then a 4-year doctorate degree in medicine or osteopathy. You are required to complete a 5-year residency program, then a 2-year fellowship program for a specialty in plastic surgery. State licensure is also required for practice
• Physical Dexterity: Plastic surgeons are able to operate a range of equipment and tools to perform cosmetic surgery
• Attention to detail: They are given to details and are able to carry out delicate processes to give patients their desired appearance
• Problem-solving Skill: They perform surgical and non-surgical procedures to meet the physical requirements of patients.

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