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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.

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. 

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.