A Day In Life Of A Plastic Surgeon

Being a plastic surgeon in private practice doesn’t start or end in the operating room. You have to wear many hats and I have learned many things that weren’t a part of my education. They can only be learned in real life by going through the process of starting and running a medical practice.

I’ve learned how to be an entrepreneur, the administrator of my business with all its associated paperwork and staff, being on call 24/7 for my patients without many days off, learning marketing and market research, staying on top of HIPAA and medical compliance, and many many other things that are needed to run a medical practice. It has been a long and hard road getting to where I am and it's a lot of work every day but the light in my life is operating and taking care of my amazing patients.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Cat Begovic, MD, FACS

Board-certified plastic surgeon, trained in both head and neck surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery. Harvard-educated, UCLA trained. Updated June 3, 2025

The special relationships that I have with them and the immense gratification and appreciation I have for being able to improve their lives make all the hard times worth it. For those who are thinking of a career in surgery or plastic surgery, do it only because you truly love it and because you truly believe it's your calling in life. If you are doing it for the money, the idea of having the title, the glamour, or any other reason, it is not meant for you. Always choose a career that is the best for you and what you feel is your passion and love.

Dr. Cat Begovic, MD, FACS

Board-certified plastic surgeon, trained in both head and neck surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery. Harvard-educated, UCLA trained.

Dr. Cat Begovic is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills known for her gentle techniques, compassionate patient care, natural-looking results, and virtually painless recoveries. With Harvard and UCLA training, she brings world-class precision to every procedure she performs. Her articles come from her practice: the questions patients ask at consultations, answered with the prices and techniques in use today.

17 years in private practice, 6 years of surgical training

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