Aesthetics in FP

[warmmug]

So don't have the grades to go into Derm and also enjoy Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Was wondering how practical it is to eventually open up a clinic geared towards aesthetic/anti-aging medicine. And if so, which one would probably be the best route- IM vs. FM?

Thanks!

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[deleted87716]

It doesn't matter. People who fall for that stuff don't care what kind of a doctor you are. Make sure you have slick hair and even slicker advertising, and you'll probably do fine.

 

[VenturaResident]

If that's what you want to do, go IM. In FM we actually get our hands messy taking care of things like snotty-nosed kids and bursts of amniotic fluid. Can't beat it if what you really love is people, but it might not be quite up your aesthetic alleyway. IM is probably a safer bet for what you are looking for.

 

[cabinbuilder]

I have FP friends who are doing what you envision. One does laser vein therapy, one does superficial liposuction, one does laser hair removal and facial peels. All these procedures are cash only and they make a lot of money. They still to general FP clinic as well, but the cash based part of their practices pay the bills. There are CME courses you can take to learn these skills.

 

[Smokemont]

so you're saying that I can open an anti-aging clinic and wellness spa and people will pay me hard cash?

 

[Silent Cool]

so you're saying that I can open an anti-aging clinic and wellness spa and people will pay me hard cash?

Bump.

 

[Smokemont]

I was kidding.......maybe

 

[jm192]

so you're saying that I can open an anti-aging clinic and wellness spa and people will pay me hard cash?

I think the cash will be soft. But, sure.

 

[rvca1981]

I actually rotated as an elective at one of the graduates of my program who is doing 100% cosmetic medicine. FP boarded. Does breast augmentations, liposuction, fillers, tummy tucks, botox, face lifts, lasers. He's getting into anti aging stuff as well. He basically did a lot of CME and rotated with any cosmetic docs that would take him. Also went outside of the country to learn from others. Took him many years, and a lot of money to get where he is today. Pretty slick practice but he's definitely had some push back from the local plastic surgeons and dermatologists. It can definitely be done if you want it. Cosmetics isn't held by any one specialty.

http://www.aloufaesthetics.com

 

[deleted87716]

he's definitely had some push back from the local plastic surgeons and dermatologists.

http://www.aloufaesthetics.com

"Push back..." understatement, for sure.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=gregory+alouf

 

[bronx43]

"Push back..." understatement, for sure.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=gregory alouf

He got a bit too greedy with the liposuction and breast augmentation. Sure, it further pads his revenue stream, but those procedures are a bit more high risk than most people would be comfortable with without being a surgeon.

 

[Smokemont]

"This is the second time Alouf has been reprimanded. In 2009, the board sanctioned him for illegally prescribing narcotics for his own use."

 

[Venko]

So don't have the grades to go into Derm and also enjoy Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Was wondering how practical it is to eventually open up a clinic geared towards aesthetic/anti-aging medicine. And if so, which one would probably be the best route- IM vs. FM?

Thanks!

Family medicine are a little more surgical in residency than IM. In some places, iM has completely relinquished all procedures.

I would guess (I'm not terribly knowledgeable on cosmetic practices) that FM would be the more applicable skill set of those two choices.

I wonder if obgyn or general surgery would be even better?

 

[styphon]

Family medicine are a little more surgical in residency than IM. In some places, iM has completely relinquished all procedures.

I would guess (I'm not terribly knowledgeable on cosmetic practices) that FM would be the more applicable skill set of those two choices.

I wonder if obgyn or general surgery would be even better?

You can go into plastics from General Surgery (actually, two pathways by doing this)

OB/GYN has their own "aesthetic like" fellowship - "Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery", but that is probably not what you are looking for.

 

[Venko]

You can go into plastics from General Surgery (actually, two pathways by doing this)

OB/GYN has their own "aesthetic like" fellowship - "Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery", but that is probably not what you are looking for.

I guess I thought the OP wanted to do what i call, "fluffy medicine" acupuncture tummy tucks, oversee laser hair removal, etc. I didn't get that they wanted to actually practice reconstructive medicine and advanced surgery.

I agree if they really want that, they should do plastics or other reconstructive fellowship after a true surgical residency. Neither FM not IM will help them get into a hard core plastic surgery practice