General surgeons perform a wide variety of tasks, and are expected to have a wide degree of creativity and latitude. They may report to the chief of surgery or work independently. Plastic surgeons are required to be familiar with the concepts, tools, and technology within the field of surgery. Plastic surgeons perform a variety of surgical procedures including, but not limited to, in their technical terms, mastectomy, contracture surgery for burn victims, sexual reassignment surgery, Rhinoplasty, Abdominoplasty, Augmentation Mammaplasty, Chemical peel, Collagen injections, and more.

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Plastic Surgeon Salary

Overall, Plastic Surgeon salaries are based on years of experience, location, specialty, and the type of facility.

According to Salary.com, the current median expected salary for a typical Plastic Surgeon in the United States is $286,540.

The Allied Physicians Salary survey reveals a difference in salary by years of experience for Plastic Surgeons as follows:

1-2 Years - $ 237,000
3 or More - $ 412,000
Maximum - $ 820,000

Plastic Surgeon Job Outlook

According to the US Department of Labor, fifteen percent of medical specialists are surgeons.

Employment opportunities for all physicians are expected to be excellent in the years to come. Between now and 2014, the number of physicians is expected to increase faster than average.

At least 12 million cosmetic surgical procedures were performed in the US in 2004. The demand for cosmetic surgery is likely to keep job opportunities for plastic surgeons readily available.

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