Press Releases

ASJ Open Forum Earns Second Consecutive Score, Signaling Steady Growth

GARDEN GROVE, CA (June 20, 2025) – The Aesthetic Society is proud to announce a major milestone for its scholarly publications. Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) has elevated its impact factor from 3.1 to 3.9, a significant climb in the publishing world. Impact factor is indicative of the average number of citations received per published work in a journal over a two-year period. It reflects the importance of a journal in its field.

The Aesthetic Society Announces Dr. Tracy Pfeifer as New President During The Aesthetic MEET 2025

Dr. Pfeifer to Drive Education, Digital Expansion, and Sustain Momentum on Key Initiatives

The Aesthetic Society Reaches Major Milestone with 31 Global Alliance Partners

Launches New Educational Webinar Series GEMS (Global Education Meeting), Advances Worldwide Collaboration

The Aesthetic Society Launches New Membership Program ‘AlliedPro’

New Membership Program for Nonsurgical Aesthetic Professionals Bridges the Gap in Aesthetic Training

The Aesthetic Society Reports 10.2% Growth in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Over Four Years

Exclusive Aesthetic One ARISE Data Illustrates Comprehensive Breast Implant Procedures

Dr. Kiya Movassaghi Assumes Presidency of The Aesthetic Society, Charting a Course for Global Partnerships and Advancing Aesthetic Education

Vancouver, Canada B.C. (May 4, 2024) – The Aesthetic Society proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Kiya Movassaghi, a board-certified plastic surgeon from Eugene, OR, as the President of The Aesthetic Society. Dr. Movassaghi’s leadership will focus on strategically fortifying The Society's position as the global leader in education and innovation in the aesthetic marketplace.

The Aesthetic Society Urges Immediate Action: Stronger Regulations of Outpatient Aesthetic Surgery in California and Across the United States

(Garden Grove, CA, April 5, 2024) - In response to the recent statement issued by the California Society of Plastic Surgeons regarding the urgent need for improved regulation of outpatient aesthetic surgical services, The Aesthetic Society reaffirms its commitment to patient safety. It supports the call for stricter rules in California, the United States, and globally.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons Dr. Jeff Kenkel and Dr. Al S. Aly Assume Editor-In-Chief Roles for Aesthetic Surgery Journal and ASJ Open Forum

Aesthetic Society Leaders Convene with Global Partners to Advance the Future of Aesthetic Surgery Education

New 2022 Data From The Aesthetic Society Reveals a Surge in Nonsurgical Procedures, Contributing to a 14% Overall Increase in Aesthetic Procedures

Findings demonstrate Americans spent over $11.8 billion on aesthetic procedures, up 2% from 2021

The Aesthetic Society Names Mark Theis Chief Executive Officer

GARDEN GROVE, CA (MAY 5, 2023) – Mark Theis has been named incoming Chief Executive Officer for The Aesthetic Society (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF). Theis will be responsible for overseeing all organizational duties, including membership, education, technological advancement, and the fostering of industry partner potential. His stewardship will ultimately help to strengthen the organization’s leadership role in aesthetic plastic surgery.