Women surgeons breaking the boundaries of
leadership presented in partnership with the American Society of
Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The Aesthetic Society and the American
Hernia Society (AHS)
IRVINE,
Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergan
Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, supports women plastic surgeons and
the development of current and future leaders in science,
healthcare, and medicine with LIMITLESS, an ongoing initiative in
partnership with American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The
Aesthetic Society and the American Hernia Society. LIMITLESS was
developed three years ago as a program to highlight women's
achievements in plastic surgery while also providing education,
mentorship and empowerment.
![LIMITLESS logo LIMITLESS logo](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2056085/LIMITLESS_RGB_Logo.jpg)
"Women surgeons are trailblazers and sharing their powerful
stories can inspire future generations," said Carrie Strom, Senior Vice President, AbbVie, and
President, Global Allergan Aesthetics. "When Dr. Shuting Zhong came to us with the concept,
Allergan Aesthetics partnered with these important societies to
develop it into a platform to amplify these role models. Our hope
is that one story shared will empower another one to begin and we
will create a more equitable path forward for everyone."
LIMITLESS is a platform for storytelling and idea sharing where
accomplished women surgeons offer empowering perspectives and
encouragement to future women leaders in plastic surgery. The
LIMITLESS initiative includes a docuseries on a dedicated YOUTUBE
channel, a podcast series and the LIMITLESS Leaders Summit that
provides in-person networking and collaboration.
"LIMITLESS provides encouragement to women in medical school,
residency, and beyond," said LIMITLESS co-chair Anu Bajaj, MD. "We
have an increasing number of women entering the surgical
specialties, but biases and harassment still exist at every
level. By providing a platform for discussion, sharing, and
leadership training, we engage a wider audience on these issues and
hope to empower generations of women to come."
The LIMITLESS platform offers compelling conversations
among women plastic surgeons and their guests on a range of
subjects including women plastic surgeons in the military,
allyship, roundtables on career advancement and features of society
presidents and women pioneers leaders like Dr. Lynn Jeffers, Dr. Andrea
Pusic, and Dr. Camille Cash.
The associated LIMITLESS podcast covers real-life topics and
stories from women plastic surgeons tackling the demands of
surgical careers, being mothers, and maintaining personal
lives.
The annual LIMITLESS Leaders Summit is dedicated to promoting
and breaking down barriers for early-career women plastic and
general surgeons working to achieve leadership positions. This
year's Summit will be held May 20-21
in Seattle, and it will feature
engaging and inspiring speakers, breakout sessions and social
activities to provide an unforgettable educational and networking
experience.
Subscribe to the LIMITLESS YouTube channel to view content
dedicated to highlighting women leadership in surgery.
About Allergan Aesthetics
Allergan Aesthetics, an
AbbVie company, develops, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of
leading aesthetics brands and products. The aesthetics portfolio
includes facial injectables, plastic surgery and regenerative
medicine devices, body contouring, skin care products, and more.
Our goal is to consistently provide customers worldwide with
innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to
excellence, all with a personal touch.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and
deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today
and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a
remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic
areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology,
women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and
services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more
information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow
@abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About The American Society of Plastic
Surgeons
The American Society of Plastic
Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest organization of board-certified
plastic surgeons in the world. Representing more than 11,000
physician members worldwide, the society is recognized as a leading
authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive
plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more than 92 percent of all
board-certified plastic surgeons in the
United States. Founded in 1931, the society represents
physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
About The Aesthetic Society
The Aesthetic Society is
recognized as the world's leading organization devoted entirely to
aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and
body. The Aesthetic Society is comprised of more than 2,600 members
in North America and
internationally; Active Members are certified by the American Board
of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the
complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic
procedures. International Active Members are certified by
equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members
worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent
membership requirements. The Aesthetic Society is at the forefront
of innovation in aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine
globally. Visit our website: www.theaestheticsociety.org
About American Hernia Society
The American Hernia
Society (AHS) is recognized as the worldwide authority on hernia
surgery. The purpose of the Society is to advance the science and
treatment of hernia and abdominal core health, and to promote the
highest standards of professional skills and competence among
surgeons who perform abdominal wall reconstruction. For more
information, please visit us at www.americanherniasociety.org, and
follow @AmericanHernia on Twitter.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allergan-aesthetics-celebrates-the-journeys-of-women-surgeons-with-limitless-301800458.html
SOURCE AbbVie