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Funding of research, educational programming, and other training initiatives to elevate awareness within the cosmetic surgery community<\/p>\n\n\n

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About the Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The CSF was formed in 2000 and serves as the research and education arm of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoundation Mission<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Research Grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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All research grant applications are rated and selected by the CSF Board of Directors. Grant recipients will be recognized with certificates at the AACS Annual Business Meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\nApplication Timeline<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Webster Lecturers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Webster Lecturers have been recognized by the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation Board of Directors for their contributions to the cosmetic surgery specialty.<\/p>\n\n\n\nView Past Lecturers<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Dr. Richard Webster’s Legacy<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Richard Webster, MD referred to as \u201cthe father of cosmetic surgery\u201d, was instrumental in the formation of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). As the first AACS President, 1985-1987, his organizational practices reflected his vision of cosmetic surgeons from multiple surgical specialties teaching and learning from one other.<\/p>\n\n\n\ndr. webster’s Bio<\/a>\n<\/div>

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2025-2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Foundation Leadership Board of Directors<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Marco Barusco, MD, FAACS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Samir Pancholi, DO, FAACS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vice-President<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kamran Dastoury, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treasurer<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sohelia Rostami, MD, FAACS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secretary<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lisa Chipps, MD, FAACS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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John Ferguson, MD, FAACS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Victoria Ceh, MPA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Executive Director<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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