Family Medicine Cosmetics Qs

[Metamorphosis.DO]

Hey guys. I just started medical school this month. I have been set on family medicine for years now so I see myself heading that direction. My wife has had a non-surgical rhinoplasty done and while I don’t necessarily plan on offering this as a FM doc, I have been impressed by the impact this had on her confidence.

I’ve often considered offering some cosmetic procedures. I would like to offer Botox, maybe some fillers, and perhaps some scar treatment things. Im not set on defiantly doing all of these but you get the idea.

Im curious— can a FM doc get enough training in doing some facial liposuction? Double chin? Underarm sag? If I keep it extremely limited to, say, those two areas for a limited pt population (middle aged, healthy women ), would that be a possibility?

Where could I get more training in the above procedures?

Thanks in advance.

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[deleted87716]

Advise against. There was an FP in my state who was doing liposuction and a few other things. Predictably, he had some bad outcomes and was not highly regarded by his peers. Plus, the plastic surgeons will be gunning for you.

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[VA Hopeful Dr]

You certainly can get training (usually procedure workshop CME stuff, lots of it out there), but also advise against. The people who want that kind of stuff are very high maintenance and expect perfection. Its a huge headache.

 

[FrustratedFamDoc]

The market is pretty saturated on specialists offering those services already. You would likely have to market yourself as a discount provider of such services so as such, expect a corresponding clientele.

 

[IntheClouds4ever]

Botox and fillers, yeah. That’s easy. Would advise to stop there, though. Also would stay away from fillers if you aren’t doing it regularly or very comfortable. I’ve been doing Botox and going to take a filler course. This is mostly because my wife and close friends wanted me to do it. I don’t plan on making it a main source for my future practice, mostly just convenience for patients that would like it and that I know well enough to do it or to avoid it if they are hypercritical on appearance, have personality disorders, etc that would significantly increase my chance of getting sued..

 

[Skindoc83]

Dabbling in cosmetics is rarely profitable and it only takes a few unhappy patients to make you wish you never got started. If you want to do cosmetics go into derm, plastics, or ENT. Otherwise there are easier ways to make money

 

[cabinbuilder]

Had an FM friend who did laser hair removal. Pretty benign and doesn't have any side effects to get you sued. The rest I would walk away from.

 

[mueed11]

I have been doing laser hair removal treatment in my urgent care clinic and yes you can offer this service. This service is profitable as well as in demand these days. You can check this service in detail here www.careaccessnpny.com so you can have a better idea of how to offer this.

 

[Ironheme]

After seeing a patient with dysphagia after receiving botox injections from an NP at a botox party (???who knew that was a thing)...personally I'm less willing to look into botox myself... Agree with the others on the clients you can expect if they want botox, liposuction, etc. I went more into FM for the 'save you from losing your foot/leg by controlling your DM' rather than the 'I can fix your wrinkles' route.

To each their own though.

 

[NRAI2001]

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