Plastic Surgery Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 68 verified physician responses, Plastic Surgery has a 4.5/5 average career satisfaction rating.90% of Plastic Surgery physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Plastic Surgery physician works 55 hours per week.

Based on 3 responses, Plastic Surgery physicians report: “Still employed so taking smaller total compensation than when I buy in. ” Another physician shared: “Better management and clinic organization”

Based on SalaryDr data, Plastic Surgery physicians work an average of 55 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

Common challenges cited by Plastic Surgery physicians include administrative burden, call schedule demands, and work-life balance pressures, especially early in career.

90% of Plastic Surgery physicians surveyed say they would choose Plastic Surgeryagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 68 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.