Non-surgical cosmetics

[SmallTownGuy]

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Hello all!

I have recently been doing a rotation in derm that includes alot of non-surgical cosmetic procedures (botox, laser resurfacing, dermal fillers, etc). I really enjoy helping with these and feel that I could develop an eye for them. I like the artistic element as well.

I think that after doing residency, I might be interested in running a clinic that does these non-invasive cosmetics.

Here is my question: since I am not interested in surgery (breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, etc) would it benefit me to go through the PRS residency/fellowship? I would hate to do 6-7 years in training if I had no intention to do any surgery at all from the start.

My current intent is to complete a 3 year residency and concentrate on CME courses that involve the procedures I want to do.

Would the time spent be worth it or practical reasons or not?

p.s. derm is out of the question for me. I am not a superstar student and medical/surgical derm is not as interesting

 

[Plastikos]

If you think derm is out of the question then im sorry to tell you that plastics is in no way easier to get into, actually harder. I think the answer is obvious and you did it in your own post. Why do a path residency when you want to be a surgeon? Makes no sense.

In no way do you need to do anything special to learn those things, they are mostly CME things, and derm. Derm would be the obvious choice but IM/FP people open up a lot of aesthetic centers.

Also, unless you barely passed boards and no one gets along with you you will be surprised how many normal people can crack the super competitive ranks by being interested. I would give it a shot, get an advisor, apply very smartly, and see what happens.

 

[Ergo]

If you think derm is out of the question then im sorry to tell you that plastics is in no way easier to get into, actually harder. I think the answer is obvious and you did it in your own post. Why do a path residency when you want to be a surgeon? Makes no sense.

In no way do you need to do anything special to learn those things, they are mostly CME things, and derm. Derm would be the obvious choice but IM/FP people open up a lot of aesthetic centers.

Also, unless you barely passed boards and no one gets along with you you will be surprised how many normal people can crack the super competitive ranks by being interested. I would give it a shot, get an advisor, apply very smartly, and see what happens.

I absolutely agree with this advice.

 

[SmallTownGuy]

Thank you all for the replies.

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