Plastic surgery

Trauma Columnist · Jan 5, 2012

Had a friend who worked in plastics - she was more of a salesman than NP. She was given monetary incentives to upsell procedures: like you come in wanting your brows done and she talked you into doing a face lift.

Guest717236 · Jan 6, 2012

I refused a job in a plastic surgery office as an RN due to the upsell

focus of that practice. If your heart is in working in plastic surgery, look before

you leap. The same practice was cited by the state and the surgeon is no

longer licensed and the investigation is still active as to his medical practice policies and numerous violations.

That said, there are many excellent professional environments who advise clients appropriately. so do some research on the offices you are

interested in.

Best wishes in your job search..

danceluver · Jan 13, 2012

did you all who worked previously in plastics or turned down the job---what did your job besides sales consist of? What would your daily schedule look like?

steph23tn · Jan 25, 2012

I can answer this question easily. I worked for a group of plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills as their DON. One of the surgeons had a PA. Her duties included assisting him in surgery (basically like a scrub tech), recovering patients, and discharging patients. It was not a glorious job and at times he would make her serve the patients food on a tray. She was never able to use her PA skills. I honestly felt sorry for her.

If you really want to work in plastics then go for it. If the surgeon is wanting you to give injections (botox, fillers) go for it! That is where the money is at. You can actually do really well but you may lose some of your critical thinking and clinical skills. Most plastic surgeons have their own consultant to handle their sales and consultations. Find out what your job requirements will be. It may be a great opportunity.

danceluver · Jan 25, 2012

@steph23tn---why did you end of leaving plastics? Its something im very interested in....and i'm wondering as a new grad, how to start looking for jobs in this field? Any advice? Are they willing to hire new grads so they can train them?

steph23tn · Jan 26, 2012

I left plastics to go to FNP school. I am currently in the program in TN and will graduate in Dec. I plan to move back to LA and get a job working in plastics again or derm. My job is still there when I get back if I want it. I really want to do botox/fillers and lasers. There are lots of jobs in LA for this. Most places will train you and you only have to be an RN. However most would prefer an NP/PA. What kind of new grad are you? RN? NP? If you are an RN I do not suggest going in to plastics at first. Work for at least 1-2yrs in a hospital and get a good base knowledge of nursing. Let me explain why. By working in plastics you will lose a lot of knowledge and skill. You are basically doing the same thing over and over and seeing the same type of patients. When you get bored, and trust me you will, it will be very difficult for you to get a job outside of plastics. I know this because I worked with an RN that this happened to.

Also where are you looking at getting a job? It's easier to get a job in plastics in larger cities. To make you look more valuable get some OR or PACU experience, that will help a lot. Sometimes it's all in who you know and a little luck. :)

@steph23tn---why did you end of leaving plastics? Its something im very interested in....and i'm wondering as a new grad, how to start looking for jobs in this field? Any advice? Are they willing to hire new grads so they can train them?

natcho502 · Dec 20, 2015

it was ok. You have to have a certain personality to survive in that industry