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Should I Choose Plastic Surgery?

Real decision-making data from 4 verified Plastic Surgery physicians. Here is what they actually think.

5/5
Avg Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
40
Avg Hours/Week
$1.4M
Avg Compensation

The Verdict

100%
of Plastic Surgery physicians would choose the specialty again

An overwhelming 100% of Plastic Surgery physicians say they would choose the specialty again -- a strong endorsement.

What Physicians Love About Plastic Surgery

“Fun cases, challenging, great patients”
— Plastic Surgery Physician

Work-Life Balance Reality in Plastic Surgery

40
average hours per week reported by Plastic Surgery physicians
“Very good. 4.5 days per week. 2 surgery usually 7:30-4 and 2.5 clinic 9-5 or 9-1”
— Plastic Surgery Physician
“Schedule is as desired. Currently work 5 days a week, 7am-4pm. Though, could reduce days if I increased hours. ”
— Plastic Surgery Physician
“Busy but predictable schedule for the most part call not excessive ”
— Plastic Surgery Physician

How Plastic Surgery Compares

See how Plastic Surgery stacks up against other popular specialties.

Plastic SurgeryCurrent
Satisfaction:5/5
Choose Again:100%
Hours:40
Comp:$1.4M
Pediatrics
Satisfaction:4/5
Choose Again:84%
General Dentist
Satisfaction:3.5/5
Choose Again:83%
Family Medicine
Satisfaction:3.6/5
Choose Again:76%
SpecialtySatisfactionWould Choose Again

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plastic Surgery worth it?

Based on 4 verified physician responses, Plastic Surgery physicians report 5/5 average satisfaction and 100% say they would choose the specialty again. Average total compensation is $1.4M. Whether it is worth it depends on your priorities, but the data suggests most physicians are satisfied with their choice.

What's the work-life balance like in Plastic Surgery?

Plastic Surgery physicians work an average of 40 hours per week. One physician shared: "Very good. 4.5 days per week. 2 surgery usually 7:30-4 and 2.5 clinic 9-5 or 9-1"

How much do Plastic Surgery physicians make?

Based on SalaryDr data, Plastic Surgery physicians earn an average total compensation of $1.4M. With an average of 40 hours per week, that translates to roughly $658/hour.

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Avg Hours
Avg Comp
Plastic SurgeryCurrent5/5100%40$1.4M
Pediatrics4/584%46$355K
General Dentist3.5/583%36$364K
Family Medicine3.6/576%44$315K