What does a Plastic surgeon do?

What does a Plastic surgeon do?

Plastic surgeons treat a wide variety of diseases and disorders, including congenital defects, cancers, traumas, degenerative or autoimmune illnesses, and everything in between. According to AAMC Careers in Medicine, , the 5 most common conditions encountered are:

Cosmetic (all types)
Skin cancer
Breast reconstruction
Breast reduction
Hand surgery

Plastic surgeons are natural team players as they collaborate frequently with other professionals and surgical specialists, such as General surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Oral surgeons, Ophthalmologists, Gynecologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Urologists, and Otolaryngologists in order to perform surgery on any abnormalities or defects that may exist in the body.

When plastic surgeons see a new patient they will first perform a history and physical to better understand a patient’s history. They may then order additional tests to learn more information about a patient’s diagnosis. This will usually include imaging studies such as an X-ray, Cat scan/CT scan, MRI, and ultrasound. Other common tests they may perform include biopsy, wound culture and complete blood count. After adequately working up a patient, Plastic surgeons will establish a treatment plan and discuss surgical and non-surgical options.

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