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Establishing a multidisciplinary academic cosmetic center.

Venkat K Rao1, Daniel B Schmid, Summer E Hanson

  • 1Madison, Wis. From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|November 19, 2011
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Establishing an academic cosmetic services center can ensure plastic surgery residency program financial health. This multidisciplinary approach attracts self-pay patients, enhancing resident education and program sustainability.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Decreasing reimbursements for physician services impact plastic surgery residency programs.
  • Economic downturns affect demand for cosmetic procedures.
  • Academic medical centers face unique challenges in establishing cosmetic services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the development and execution of a plan for an academic aesthetic services center.
  • To analyze the financing and pricing strategies for such a center.
  • To demonstrate the impact on patient volume, resident education, and finances.

Main Methods:

  • Establishment of a free-standing, off-site, multidisciplinary academic cosmetic services center.
  • Inclusion of faculty from plastic surgery, ENT, dermatology, and vascular surgery.

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  • Analysis of financial data, patient volumes, and resident educational outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The center positively impacted cosmetic surgery patient volumes.
    • Resident education and financial performance of the program improved.
    • The multidisciplinary model proved effective in an academic setting.

    Conclusions:

    • Academic cosmetic services centers are vital for the financial viability of plastic surgery residency programs.
    • A strategic approach to facilities, programs, and pricing is crucial for success.
    • The authors' experience offers a valuable model for other academic medical centers.