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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.”

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”.

Do you have an idea for a study but don’t where to start or how to finance it? The Aesthetic Foundation has awarded over $3 Million dollars to aesthetic surgery research since it was founded in 1993.

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!

My theme for this year as President of The Aesthetic Foundation is “to make a difference”. The Foundation is in a unique position as the research, education, and charitable arm of The Aesthetic Society to achieve that goal.

In this update, Dr. Pfeifer recaps key highlights from The Aesthetic MEET in Austin, shares insights from attending APS Korea, issues an important cybersecurity warning for plastic surgeons, and previews the upcoming Aesthetic Interactive: Facial & Rhinoplasty Symposium in Boca Raton, Florida.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the president of the Aesthetic Foundation for the next year.

Hello Members! I am excited to provide you with a quick update, just as we are coming off the high of The Aesthetic MEET 2025.

As my Presidency of The Aesthetic Foundation comes to an end, I am excited to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year.