2006-11-06 06:50:09 · 6 answers · asked by silverliciousness 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Cosmetic surgery is a specialization. You need to get an MD first. Then you can get your baord certification in cosmetic surgery. It is about a 2 year internship after your residency. Reconstructive surgery is much better and you can also do most cosmetic surgeries.
2006-11-06 06:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by xorosho 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
exactly what im pursuing...actually im pursuing heart surgery but it entails the same thing...1) Undergraduate degree - 4 years...doesnt matter what you major in as long as you fulfill the requirements for medschool 2) take MCAT and apply to med school. 3) Med school - approx 4/5 years 4) take board exam. keep in mind that your score determines what kind of doctor you can be...if you do really well you get to choose; otherwise, depending on your school, the board chooses for you...starting off at something like a general family doctor 5) approx. 2/3 years residency and specialization...plastic surgery/cosmetic.... yes it takes a while, but dont let that discourage you!!!
2006-11-06 15:03:13 · answer #2 · answered by shortz_stuff06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty sure what you are talking about is becoming a "plastic surgeon". Just like regulars surgeons, plastic surgeons have to go to medical school. Not totally sure on this, but I think it takes about 12 years to get through college, med school and residency.
2006-11-06 14:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Monty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 yrs college
4 yrs medical college
3-4 yrs surgical residency
2-3 yrs plastic surgery residency
2006-11-06 15:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a medical degree. At least 4 years of undergraduate premed, then medical school - probably 10 years at least.
2006-11-06 14:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know look it up on the internet
2006-11-06 14:51:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋