Plastic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities: Plastic surgeons shape and mold regions of the body like the ears, face, hands and other extremities. They repair congenital problems such as malformed bone structure in hands or feet. They also repair or replace body parts that have been damaged in an accident or inborn illness. They perform surgery to enhance a person’s looks and to restore appearances.

Salary: $230,540

Education: Students must complete many levels of training and education, beginning with obtaining a bachelor’s degree and a pre-medical major, such as biology or chemistry. They then must enter a medical school. They should complete 5-6 years of residency training. After, they must pass certain exams to be licensed and work legally as a surgeon.