Visiting Consultant

Requisition Id:  8016

·         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.