Cosmetic surgeon | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Cosmetic surgeons treat people who choose to alter their appearance. Plastic surgeons repair tissue damaged through illness or injury.

  • Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
  • Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
  • Consult with patient's other medical care specialists, such as cardiologist and
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Cosmetic surgeons typically work around 40 to 45 hours per week.

As a Cosmetic surgeon you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
42,800 GBP *
per year
27,146 GBP
87,665 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Cosmetic surgeon

Big gender gap
  • 55,911 GBP
  • 37,996 GBP
Average salary for part-time Cosmetic surgeon
Average salary for full-time Cosmetic surgeon

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  • 22,304 GBP
  • 21,414 GBP
  • 29,166 GBP
  • 42,800 GBP
  • 37,996 GBP
  • 55,911 GBP
Salary over time for Cosmetic surgeon

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 40,832 GBP
  • 40,704 GBP
  • 41,186 GBP
  • 41,760 GBP
  • 42,570 GBP
  • 42,968 GBP
  • 42,800 GBP
  • 43,960 GBP
  • 44,587 GBP
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Future outlook for Cosmetic surgeons

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Balanced outlook
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Cosmetic surgeon - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Cosmetic surgeon and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out what skills and qualifications can help you become a Cosmetic surgeon

You'll need:

  • knowledge of medicine and dentistry
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • knowledge of biology
  • the ability to work well with others
  • knowledge of English language
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Cosmetic surgeon

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Things to highlight for your Cosmetic surgeon interview

Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.

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