AACS Launches New Women in Cosmetic Surgery Section

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is launching a new forum to support the professional and personal development of female cosmetic surgeon members at all career levels. 

The AACS Women in Cosmetic Surgery Section (WICS) provides opportunities for AACS members to network, participate in mentorship, improve leadership skills, and experience other benefits to promote their growth as cosmetic surgeons.

The WICS Section is spearheaded by Jane Petro, MD and Suzan Obagi, MD, both Past Presidents of the AACS, who co-chair the AACS Committee by the same name.

 “Our goal is to help women surgeons develop their individual potential as professionals and promote an environment within and outside of AACS that fosters inclusion, respect, and success,” says Dr. Petro in a news release. “We applaud AACS President Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown and the Board of Trustees for approving the concept of the WICS Section, reflecting an important commitment to equality.”

Dr. Obagi adds, “We are excited about the work ahead, which will focus on offering female AACS members mutual support, encouragement and mentorship so that together, we can bring positive change to the field of cosmetic surgery.”

Earlier this year, Drs. Petro and Obagi published an editorial in the American  Journal of Cosmetic Surgery on the  relevance and significance of the AACS’ WICS Section. 

The following AACS members serve on the WICS Committee: Rania Agha, MD; Cynthia A. Buono, DO; Annalise Boisvert, MD, FACOG, NCMP;  Roxana Barad, MD; Jessica West, DO; Sheila Barbarino, MD, FAAO, FACS; Tiziana Lazzari, MD (international member), and Sepideh Sabooree, MD, DMD (resident member).