Your cosmetic physician has completed six years of medical school, and at least two years in public hospitals. Many of our cosmetic physicians have also gone on to work in emergency departments, ICU, psychiatry and all-in general medicine before deciding on a pathway to cosmetic medicine. The work of a cosmetic physician requires a broad-brush stroke of experience of human conditions. We commonly come across skin cancers, undiagnosed thyroid deficiencies, and other issues that sometimes masquerade as the cause of premature aging. Cosmetic injections and energy-based skin treatments do not come without risk, so it is essential to choose a cosmetic physician who is trained and experienced when considering a cosmetic medical treatment.