Visiting Consultant

Job Responsibilities

• Perform invasive surgeries to correct physical deformities in patients

• Administer non-surgical treatment to enhance outward beauty

• Synthesize skin grafts from integra or obtain them from recipient/donor

• Carry out pediatric plastic surgery to treat congenital defects such as cleft palate and polydactyly in children

• Perform microsurgery to transfer tissues to reconstruction sites (head/hand) where they are missing

• Examine and diagnose patients to identify an abnormality and determine suitable course of treatment

• Ensure compliance with establishing surgical techniques during plastic surgery

• Direct and coordinate the activities of nurses, assistants and residents

• Examine operating room and medical instruments to ensure they are clean and sterile

• Confer with other plastic surgeons and medical professionals to exchange ideas

• Use photographs and verbal descriptions to identify patients’ visual expectations and set a reference point

• Inject patients with botox to reduce muscle activity and temporarily lessen appearance of facial wrinkles

• Educate patients on the risks associated with a procedure as well as proffer recommendations on post-operative requirements

• Follow up on patients after surgery to track their healing process and personal adjustment to treatment

• Install prosthetic devices on patients to allow for restoration of appearance.

Candidate Requirements

• Affinity to work in a team.

• Enthusiasm.

• Open-mindedness.