Research
For over 30 years, The Aesthetic Foundation has played a vital role in advancing aesthetics through unbiased, novel research.
By investing in research that prioritizes patient safety, we can ensure the industry continues to evolve and thrive.
Why Research?
Research is the foundation for aesthetic advancement. It's how we answer aesthetics' toughest questions.
Research Studies
Learn more about the research we fund and the resulting discoveries.
Funded Research
Completed Research
Published Research
Areas of Research
We fund various types of research that support improving patient safety and advancing aesthetics.
55%
Clinical Studies
*Percentages reflect all Foundation-funded research since 1993
Turning Research into Results
Members of The Aesthetic Society or those they sponsor identify an issue or unknown in aesthetics and submit a research grant application.
Aesthetic Research Community (ARC) via AestheticConnect
ARC is an online community of aesthetic plastic surgeons willing to share ideas and collaborate on research.
The community is also a resource for prospective and current research grant recipients looking for expert assistance on their application process and research progress.
Impact Stories
Foundation-Funded Research Findings Positively Affect His Practice
William P. Adams Jr., MD is a researcher and past Aesthetic Foundation President with first-hand knowledge of the importance of aesthetic research. “Several funded studies have directly affected my practice,” says Dr. Adams. “One led by our team at UTSW...
First She Benefited From The Research, Now She Leads It
Patricia A. McGuire, MD, believes research is critical to aesthetic advancement. “Aesthetic Research makes me a better surgeon by providing knowledge that guides how I treat and educate my patients,” says Dr. McGuire. As one of the principal...
Foundation-Funded BBL Research Helped Save Lives
The Gluteal Fat Grafting Task Force set out to answer why people were dying during and after Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgeries and how to make the procedure safer. The Aesthetic Foundation co-funded groundbreaking research that uncovered key issues...
