Cosmetic Surgeons

Cosmetic surgeons (also known as plastic surgeons and esthetic surgeons) are medical doctors who specialize in surgeries to correct disfigurement and/or improve physical appearance. Though the terms cosmetic and plastic surgery are often used interchangeably, cosmetic surgery usually means procedures performed to reshape normal structures of the body to improve the patient's appearance. Plastic surgery generally refers to reconstructive surgeries performed on abnormal structures of the body caused by birth defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, injury, infection, tumors, or disease. Approximately 38,200 surgeons (including cosmetic surgeons) are employed in the United States. 

Salary Range

$100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Medical Degree

Certification/License

Required

Outlook

About as Fast as the Average

Personality Traits

Enterprising

Helpful

Scientific

Career Ladder

Cosmetic Surgery Department Chair

Cosmetic Surgeon

Resident

Intern