Like all relationships, that between an established cosmetic surgeon and the physician he or she hopes to someday take over the practice takes work. That work, according to Oklahoma City board-certified cosmetic surgeon Erik J. Nuveen, M.D., D.M.D., includes psychologically preparing for the partnership and ultimate transition out of practice. Dr. Nuveen knows from the perspective of the physician coming in, as well as the surgeon taking on new partners. After finishing his AACS-accredited fellowship, he joined and ultimately bought out a solo cosmetic practice, partnered with a surgeon and quadrupled the previous practice revenue into a $4 million dollar business in less than three years. He talked about successful strategies for practice transitions in January 2016 at the annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Read more at Cosmetic Surgery Times.