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If someone were to do a general surgery residency and then do a cosmetic surgery fellowship, would they be able to most of the procedures a plastic surgeon can do?
maxheadroom said:you're kidding me, right?
maxheadroom said:A "Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship" is a FRAUD for anyone who is not board-eligible in Plastic Surgery or the Facial Plastics/ENTs. No, a general surgeon who completed a "Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship" would not be able to perform the majority of cases done in PRS. Furthermore, there is no true "Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship" -- especially not for general surgeons. There are a few high-volume cosmetic centers where BE/BC Plastic Surgeons will do extra training (mini-fellowships) in various cosmetic procedures. Notable "Cosmetic Fellowships" are Paces in Atlanta, Baker/Stuzin in Miami, UTSW/Barton in Dallas, and Aston in NYC.
maxheadroom said:Please note that he has no credentials from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons or the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
AMMD said:But here is my question: A lot of these aesthetic procedures are minimaly invasive so really, how much training do you need to get good at it?