Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are widely used for Type 2 diabetes and weight management but may adversely affect skin quality, resulting in dermal thinning, decreased elasticity, and accelerated aging—a phenomenon referred to as “GLP-1 Face.”
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.
We did it!! 🎉
The Aesthetic Surgery Journal now holds the highest Impact Factor in plastic surgery 3.9! This catapults ASJ into first place in our specialty (both plastic and aesthetic surgery) for the first time!
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!