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Catch up on the exciting Aesthetic Society accomplishments and advances that took place in 2023.
The Aesthetic Society Year in Review 2023/2024
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The recent Facial and Rhinoplasty Symposium was a tremendous success – and a great example of how The Society is evolving to meet the needs of our members and the demands of a fast-changing industry.
The dues support the 30+ ongoing studies that have been funded by The Foundation including studies such as “Cytotoxicity of Implant-Exposed Serum on Breast Cancer”, “Impact of Xeomin, Dysport, and Botox on Nerve Injuries”, “Effect of Intramuscular Fat Grafting on New Muscle Formation”, “Does TXA reduce Bruising After Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection: A Prospective half face study”, “Increasing SMAS Durability via Photochemical Passivation for Facelifts”, and “Histologic Effects of Energy-Based Skin Tightening Treatments”.
Dr. Tracy Pfeifer highlights key developments for The Aesthetic Society, including the new impact factor for Aesthetic Surgery Journal, evolving needs across generations of surgeons, plans for The Aesthetic MEET 2026, upcoming participation at ISAPS in Singapore, and an important cybersecurity alert for members.
In this update, Dr. Pfeifer talks about the upcoming program planning for Aesthetic Interactive: Facial & Rhinoplasty Symposium in Boca Raton, Florida, and The Aesthetic MEET in Boston, Massachusetts, recapping the May Master Class with Dr. Calobrace, and her upcoming trips to Monaco, New England, and Singapore!