New executive committee members announced at The Aesthetic MEET 2025

Tracy Pfeifer, MD, MS, has been elected president of The Aesthetic Society during The Aesthetic MEET 2025, the organization announced in a press release. A plastic surgeon and long-time contributor to The Society, Pfeifer plans to focus on advancing education, expanding public awareness, and maintaining recently launched initiatives.

According to the organization, Pfeifer has played a key role in shaping The Society’s educational programs. As president, she will continue to support Education Reimagined, which offers training in surgical techniques, non-invasive procedures, and patient safety. Pfeifer will also prioritize initiatives that promote awareness of aesthetic treatments and the importance of board-certified plastic surgeons.

The Society credits Pfeifer’s previous leadership with contributing to its evolution, including chairing the Rebranding Task Force and refining the organization’s visual identity and positioning. She will continue expanding digital outreach and support for non-surgical professionals through programs like AlliedPro.

Pfeifer has also expressed a commitment to strengthening the Global Alliance Partners, a network of over 40 international organizations focused on collaboration in aesthetic plastic surgery.

“It is an incredible honor to serve as president and work alongside the most talented aesthetic surgeons in the world,” Pfeifer said in the announcement.

New Executive Committee Members Named

In addition to Pfeifer’s appointment, The Aesthetic Society announced the new executive committee:

  • President-Elect: Jamil Ahmad, MD – Director of research and education at The Plastic Surgery Clinic. He specializes in rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, breast and body contouring, and revisional surgery. Ahmad is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and has privileges at the University Health Network, as well as Women’s College Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital.
  • Vice President: Nolan Karp, MD – Professor of plastic surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and vice chair of the Hansjörg Wyss Department. He serves as chief of plastic surgery at NYU-Tisch Hospital.
  • Treasurer: Trent Douglas, MD – A board-certified plastic surgeon based in the Bay Area. He served in the U.S. Navy and is in private practice at Aesthetx Marin.
  • Secretary: Douglas Steinbrech, MD, FACS – A board-certified plastic surgeon in New York specializing in minimally invasive aesthetic procedures.

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