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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.

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Why Research?

Research is the foundation for aesthetic advancement. It's how we answer aesthetics' thoughest questions.

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Research provides knowledge that guides how I treat and educate my patients.
Patricia A. McGuire , MD
Research Grant Recipient and President Circle Donor

Research Studies

Learn more about the research we fund and the resulting discoveries.

Funded Research

$3.1 million awarded to research grants since 1993

Completed Research

130 completed research projects since 1993

Published Research

79 total published articles, 49 in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal
We have invested over $3.1 million in groundbreaking aesthetic 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


Our research grant program allows some of the brightest and most ambitious minds in aesthetic surgery and medicine the opportunity to make a significant impact in aesthetics.
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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...

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William P. Adams, Jr., MD
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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...

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Patricia A. McGuire, MD
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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...

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Luis M. Rios, Jr., MD
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Advancing aesthetics starts with research. Research is possible thanks to you.
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