A Plastic Surgeon performs reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries to enhance or restore appearance and function, involving patient consultations, developing treatment plans, conducting procedures (like facelifts, breast augmentations, rhinoplasty, body contouring, burn/trauma repair), providing extensive pre- and post-operative care, collaborating with other professionals, and maintaining detailed records, all while staying updated on new techniques and adhering to strict ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Consultation & Assessment: Evaluate patients' medical history, concerns, and goals, discussing risks, benefits, and outcomes.
- Surgical Procedures: Perform various cosmetic (e.g., liposuction, breast implants) and reconstructive surgeries (e.g., for trauma, birth defects) using open and minimally invasive methods.
- Treatment Planning: Create personalized surgical and non-surgical plans.
- Perioperative Care: Manage patient care before, during (with anesthesiologists), and after surgery, including monitoring recovery and managing complications.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed patient records and medical charts.
- Professional Development: Stay current with the latest surgical techniques, technologies, and standards.
- Collaboration: Work with nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Essential Skills:
- Surgical Expertise: Highly skilled in advanced plastic surgery techniques.
- Communication: Excellent ability to explain complex procedures and build trust.
- Precision & Steady Hand: Essential for complex operations.
- Empathy & Professionalism: Ability to ease patient anxiety and work under pressure.
- Ethical Practice: Adherence to high standards of care and regulations
Job Type: Full-time