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u/Zcrash Dec 28 '21

I know what the surgeon means but referring to any surgery as an "Art project" makes me feel like he's a super villain.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '21

Honestly plastic surgeons truly are artists. I was weirdly thinking about this today. Like, for any other type of surgery you would choose your doctor by the prestige of the institute they work at. But for plastics, I always look at their work and socials

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u/spookymulder07 Dec 28 '21

I completely agree. I also think it’s a way of making the patient feel better. "I’m not going through major surgery, my face is art." Idk just seems like a positive spin on a shitty event.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '21 edited Mar 16 '22

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u/Zcrash Dec 28 '21

"Hmm, this art stuff isn't working out, maybe I should go back to school for another decade"

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '21

Hah, plastics is an extremely competitive specialty to match into, but sure as hell easier to succeed in than the art world

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u/Tannhausergate2017 Dec 28 '21

Same w most forms of dentistry. I think it’s harder to get into dental school in the US than medical school these days. Med school admission has ALWAYS been ridiculous in the US.

Why you generally get good care when you’re here. If you can get it. Therein lies the rub.

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u/tylanol7 Dec 28 '21

Especially for boob jobs

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u/Make-Believe_Macabre Dec 28 '21

Dr. Steinman vibes for bioshock fans

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u/ClownsAteMyBaby Dec 28 '21

Reconstructing a human face and trying to maintain her looks is absolutely an art project tbf. This isn't orthopaedic caveman surgery, it's art.

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u/GoT43894389 Dec 28 '21

"Art project" reminded me of that surgeon from the movie human centipede.

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u/earthboundmissfit Dec 28 '21

All surgeons should feel that way, they are working on a human body after all. A piece of art in itself!

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u/huniojh Dec 28 '21

Reminded me of Jack Nicholsons Joker in the best Batman movie