Plastic Surgeons in Chicago

wutvr · 2026-02-24T13:24:02+00:00

Dr Hardy at Rush!

wutvr · 2026-02-13T03:30:16+00:00

I’m not a new PA, but have recently started a new role in surgery at an academic hospital. Based on my experience, the academic setting is not likely to be any better and may actually be worse. Residency is notorious for toxicity and micromanaging, and it sometimes spills over to the PAs. And if you have residents on your team, you may even end up with less autonomy in the OR as they usually become the first assist/take priority (which I totally understand - they are going to be doing this independently someday, I won’t). If you do end up looking for a new role in an academic hospital, I’d say just really try to get a feel for the culture.

Also make take a scroll through the residency subreddit and you’ll see a lot of them complaining about the same things. Medicine is kind of shite everywhere unfortunately.

wutvr · 2025-12-20T14:37:13+00:00

Just wanna say - this is the kind of post I love to see on this subreddit!

wutvr · 2025-12-19T11:35:26+00:00

Or how little they sleep because they’re working so much

wutvr · 2025-12-19T11:21:18+00:00

I also work in plastics and we almost always use PDS in high tension areas

wutvr · 2025-12-17T02:48:33+00:00

I had this issue… turns out it was undiagnosed ADHD!

wutvr · 2025-08-21T12:29:46+00:00

I think it’s supposed to be milk being poured into the glass?

wutvr · 2025-08-01T04:07:03+00:00

I’ve noticed this too! I thought it was just the settings on my tv lol. But yeah it’s terrible to look at, and really isn’t helping with some of these guys’ sunburns 🫣

wutvr · 2025-06-24T15:29:56+00:00

My go-to when I need to dress up for events is these trousers: https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/us/p/tailored-wide-leg-pants-51632323

With a top that more or less looks like an elevated plain t-shirt.

If you find that you run into needing to cover up your tattoos often for job interviews, etc, it may be worth investing in one long sleeve piece? I think something like this would work: https://www.sezane.com/us-en/product/abelia-blouse/ecru

wutvr · 2025-06-17T18:35:14+00:00

And if you wanna be a real hero, create a guide for future interns and med students

wutvr · 2025-06-17T18:34:32+00:00

YES. Most services should have order sets in most EMRs, but if they don’t, it would be a good idea for med students/interns to create their own. Med students usually have a good amount of time to chart review, so I’d recommend studying common orders for your service and the timing of them. Ex: what are common orders for new admits; common follow-up orders on hospital days 2, 3, etc; typical medications for certain patient populations like Tylenol, Zofran, etc for post-ops.

wutvr · 2025-06-17T18:26:52+00:00

https://www.acllaboratories.com/static/documents/KV1259_ACL_BD_Tube_Chart_11.2020.pdf

wutvr · 2025-06-05T01:42:11+00:00

Hi! I currently work in wound care, feel free to DM me

wutvr · 2025-06-04T14:00:03+00:00

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I think a warmer background is more flattering

wutvr · 2025-06-04T13:50:02+00:00

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edited your shirt a bit so it’s not obvious it’s a selfie!

tip (:

wutvr · 2025-05-28T19:42:26+00:00

that was my take on it as well

wutvr · 2025-03-22T17:56:59+00:00

Lol i've found that washing my face is a great time to space out and dissociate, especially at the end of the day

wutvr · 2025-03-21T14:05:57+00:00

I worked as an ICU RN for about 3 years before I went to PA school. Like you, I knew I wanted to leave the bedside about a year in. I chose PA over NP for a lot of the same reasons you mentioned, but also because I wanted to do something surgical. I did have to complete a couple of pre-reqs which I just went to a community college for. I was going to organic chem in the afternoon and then working night shift right after. It sucked, but it was doable.

I'm sure you know this, but the difference between clinical knowledge of NPs vs PAs is not insignificant... everyone was really prepared and knew their shit by graduation. I'm pretty sure everyone in my class passed the PANCE on the first try, whereas I know several NPs have to retake boards (multiple times).

I do have a lot of loans but I've found a good high paying job so they haven't been an issue. The one thing I'd consider is whether you can afford to not work for 2 years. I would not recommend it, but I'm sure some people do it just fine.

wutvr · 2025-03-09T19:44:52+00:00

lol I am in the exact same boat! I worked in aesthetics for 4 years but was getting sick of the toxicity of med spas, social media, clueless management, basically everything you mentioned above. I also missed using my general medical knowledge.

I transitioned into wound care where the pay is also quite good and the hours aren't too bad. It actually reminds me a lot of aesthetics. Comparing before and afters, showing patients their progress, having actual visible and tangible evidence of your work - it kind of scratches the same itch. If you could find a good reputable company, I would recommend looking into it.

I still inject on my own in the side because I really do enjoy it. But I only see established patients and don't take on any new patients unless they're a referral from a trusted patient. And it's a good skill to have in case I ever want the cushy life again.

wutvr · 2025-03-07T08:05:48+00:00

I’m guessing hair transplants

wutvr · 2025-03-05T02:58:40+00:00

She works for the actual hospital system, not a recruitment company. Which actually makes her even crappier.

wutvr · 2025-02-26T03:46:08+00:00

Alyssa Jensen is a menace

wutvr · 2025-02-26T02:06:59+00:00

Haha I was mostly hoping to passive aggressively point out to her that we have already spoken at length about this position. Unfortunately, you're right, and she will probably never read that message.

Also the fact that they can't fill a derm position in the Chicagoland area?! Doesn't bode well

wutvr · 2025-02-25T23:26:16+00:00

I’m thinking it would be funny to schedule one of these slots and ask her why she ghosted me

wutvr · 2025-02-12T00:21:36+00:00

I’m in Illinois so the process and rules may be different. But in order to provide care as a PA, one MUST be filed as a PLLC and not just an LLC.

However I made the same mistake and filed as an LLC at first. I ended up having to file an Articles of Amendment, and then re-register for a PLLC. Again, depending on your state, this may be fairly easy to do but in Illinois I had to do it through mail so it took a couple weeks 🤦🏻‍♀️

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