Press Releases

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.

Nashville Plastic Surgeon Melinda Haws, MD, Named New President of The Aesthetic Society

Aesthetic Society Board Members Elected at The Aesthetic Meeting 2023 in Miami Beach

Miami Beach, FL (April 22, 2023) – The Aesthetic Society announced the election of Melinda Haws, MD a plastic surgeon practicing in Nashville, TN as the new President of the 2,600 Active Member organization dedicated to aesthetic plastic surgery. Dr. Haws’ leadership team will focus on advancing The Aesthetic Society’s technology strategy and expanding membership and positioning the society for the future.

The Aesthetic Society & The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation Unveils Findings From the Biospecimen Study on Breast Implant Illness(BII)

Study aims to understand the potential etiologies of the systemic symptoms self-reported by some breast implant patients known as Breast Implant Illness

Austin Plastic Surgeon Jennifer Walden, MD, Named New President of The Aesthetic Society

Dr. Walden elected as first female Aesthetic Society President in Organization’s 55 years; Board Members Elected at The Aesthetic Meeting 2022 in San Diego

The Aesthetic Society Releases Annual Statistics Revealing Significant Increases in Face, Breast and Body in 2021

Garden Grove, CA (April 11, 2022) – The Aesthetic Society has released its annual Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Statistics with data collected on the Society’s new, more accurate digital technology revealing aesthetic plastic surgery surged in 2021.

'Beyond the Before & After' is Unveiled by The Aesthetic Society, an Original Docuseries Sponsored by Allergan Aesthetics

Garden Grove, CA (March 2, 2022) – The Aesthetic Society today released ‘Beyond the Before & After,’ a four-part series documenting the transformative journey and life after plastic surgery. This docuseries aims to tell unique patient stories from real people across America who have undergone aesthetic plastic surgery. Whatever the reason - surgery post weight-loss or a total transformation - people seek aesthetic plastic surgery to pursue positive changes in their lives.

Americans Spent Over $8.7 Billion on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in the First 6 Months of 2021

Garden Grove, CA (December 21, 2021) – The Aesthetic Society has released its 2022 predictions detailing what aesthetic plastic surgery trends are expected in the coming year.

‘Aesthetic One®’ App Developed by The Aesthetic Society Registers Over 6,000 Breast Implants

The Aesthetic Society, a 2,600-member organization of board-certified plastic surgeons devoted to aesthetic plastic surgery, announced today that Aesthetic One, a free app developed through support From Allergan Aesthetics® and built by The Aesthetic Society’s technology partner

‘Aesthetic One®’ App Developed by The Aesthetic Society Registers Over 6,000 Breast Implants

Garden Grove, CA (September 22, 2021) – The Aesthetic Society, a 2,600-member organization of board-certified plastic surgeons devoted to aesthetic plastic surgery, announced today that Aesthetic One, a free app developed through support From Allergan Aesthetics® and built by The Aesthetic Society’s technology partner ANZU®, to inform and empower patients and plastic surgeons, has registered over 6,000 breast implants since launching in December 2021.

Dallas Plastic Surgeon, William P. Adams Jr., MD, Named New President of The Aesthetic Society

Miami Beach, FL (May 3, 2021) – The Aesthetic Society announced the election of William P. Adams Jr. MD, a plastic surgeon practicing in Dallas, TX as the new President of the 2,600-member organization dedicated to aesthetic plastic surgery. Dr. Adams and his leadership team will focus on evidenced based aesthetic education and advancing the robust curriculum The Aesthetic Society provides for plastic surgeons.