The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and its affiliate, Cosmetic Surgery Foundation, announce 2021 leadership, new management firm and strategic priorities

(April 6, 2021, Chicago, IL)—The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) and its related affiliate, the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation (CSF), the world’s largest multi-specialty home for physicians dedicated to cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine, announce their 2021-2022 leadership teams, a new management firm and the year’s strategic priorities.

Nationally and internationally recognized cosmetic surgeons spanning many different specialties lead the AACS and CSF respectively, including:

• The 2021-2022 AACS Board of Trustees: Executive Committee members Mark Mandell-Brown, MD, President; J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, Vice President; Rania Agha, MD, Treasurer; Alex Sobel, DO, Secretary, and Chris Lowery, DO, Immediate Past President and Trustees Mohammad Banki, MD, DMD ; Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD; James Koehler, MD; Emily J. Lo, MD; Carey Nease, MD; Samir Pancho-li, DO; Marco Pelosi, III, MD, William P. Werschler, MD; Marco Barusco, MD, American Hair Restoration Surgery Representative; Joseph Castellano, MD, American Society of Liposuction Surgery Representative; and Lisa Chipps, MD, American Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery Representative.
   
• The 2021-2022 CSF Board of Directors: Sheila Barbarino, MD, President; Alex So-bel, DO, Vice President; Edward Zimmerman, MD, Treasurer; Roxana F. Barad, MD, Secretary; J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, Immediate Past President; Ryan Diepenbrock, DDS, Director, and Robert Jackson, MD, Director.

As of March 8, 2021, AACS and CSF transitioned to a new management firm, TREX & Medical Society Management, Inc. (TREX-MSM), a premier boutique association management company primarily working with national and international non-profit medical associations. Seasoned medical society leader Victoria Ceh, MPA serves as CEO/Executive Director of both organizations.

AACS President Mark Mandell-Brown comments, “As AACS and CSF embark on an ex-citing next phase of growth and evolution as the leading organization dedicated to ex-cellence in cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine, we are delighted to welcome TREX-MSM aboard as our management team. They have an outstanding track record of managing medical specialty associations, and together, we envision great outcomes.”

AACS and CSF CEO/Executive Director Victoria Ceh notes, “TREX-MSM is committed to continuing the great work done by AACS and CSF. It is a privilege to join the team, and we will build on the organizations’ positive momentum of providing education, pro-fessional development, and advocacy to advance the multi-specialty, global discipline of cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine. We look forward to working with AACS and CSF leadership and the entire membership as we continue to drive future success.”

Strategic priorities for AACS’s fiscal year 2021 encompass four key focal areas: Education; Engagement; Expansion, and Advocacy. In support of member education, training and engagement, AACS recently held a hugely successful Annual Scientific Meeting, virtually presented (live and on-demand) from February 3-March 8, 2021. The AACS 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting will take place in person on February 3-5, 2022 in Las Vegas.

CSF’s strategic priorities for fiscal year 2021 include: Research, Scholarship and Ser-vice. The work of the CSF is to help fund mission-centric programs related to research grants, scholarships, patient safety and service. Recently, a CSF event raised funds for an educational product called QMPTotal for all current AACS training fel-lows. The AACS has a robust Certified Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program. A CSF Industry Advisory Council, including representatives from several companies, and the Webster Society, a donor circle that helps funds cosmetic surgery research, educational programming and training initiatives support the Foundation’s efforts.

For more information about the AACS and CSF, visit: www.cosmeticsurgery.org.

# # #

About the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is committed to advancing the multi-specialty, global disciplines of cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine for the benefit of patients and practitioners. Since its inception in 1985, the AACS has become the leading educational provider for cosmetic surgery practitioners from a diverse array of medical specialties, including dermatology, oral & maxillofacial surgery, otolaryn-gology, general surgery, ophthalmology, and plastic/reconstructive surgery. AACS is comprised of over 1,600 members who pursue educational and training opportunities in cosmetic surgery to ensure consistently high quality patient care.

About the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation (CSF)
Formed in 2000, the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation (CSF) is the first and only organiza-tion to represent the interests of cosmetic surgery, and serves as the research and education arm of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The CSF maintains a steadfast commitment to the advancement of the science of cosmetic surgery and the enhancement of patient safety and trust. The CSF funds research and supports educa-tional programming and other training initiatives to expand our knowledge base and el-evate awareness within the cosmetic surgery community and the public at large.

About TREX & Medical Society Management, Inc. (TREX-MSM)
Partnered since 2002, TREX-MSM is a premier boutique association management company primarily working with national and international non-profit medical associations. They have over 30 years of association management experience ranging from board governance and financial management to marketing, fundraising, and de-signing and executing educational programs.