Plastic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities: Plastic surgeons perform operations that change the shape or appearance of part of a patient's body. They not only perform cosmetic surgeries such as nose jobs or face lifts, but they also perform reconstructive surgeries for patients who have injuries from a car crash or other accident or for those with birth defects.

Average Salary: $250k - 300k

Educational Requirements: 

All physicians, including plastic surgeons, must be licensed to practice.Plastic surgeons who seek optional board certification must pass an exam administered by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery after completing their residencies.