Allergan Aesthetics is continuing its dedication to the LIMITLESS initiative by expanding the content of its Presidential Series through in-depth interviews with Drs. Caroline Glicksman, Immediate Past President of The Aesthetic Foundation (2023-2024), and Melinda (Mindy) Haws, Immediate Past President of The Aesthetic Society (2023-2024).
Both leaders share reflections on their career journeys, the mentors, and support systems that shaped their paths, goals for the aesthetics industry moving forward, and more.
“While we celebrate National Women Physician’s Day in February, at Allergan Aesthetics, we celebrate women surgeons all year long through our commitment to advancing the LIMITLESS initiative and spotlighting the experiences of women leaders in the aesthetics field,” says Carrie Strom, Senior Vice President, AbbVie, and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics, in a news release. “The ongoing initiative was developed with our incredible society partners to inspire women to pursue careers and leadership roles in healthcare, science, and medicine.”
LIMITLESS was founded in 2020 in partnership with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The Aesthetic Society, and American Hernia Society to promote and break down barriers for early-career women surgeons to achieve leadership positions through collaboration, education, and mentorship.
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. The platform is championed by ASPS, who manages the ongoing program strategic initiatives.
“Empowering women in aesthetics isn’t just about breaking barriers—it’s about building a future where leadership knows no limits,” says Mark Theis, CEO of The Aesthetic Society. “Through initiatives like LIMITLESS, and alongside valued partners like Allergan Aesthetics and ASPS, we continue to foster a community where mentorship, innovation, and excellence pave the way for the next generation of women surgeons. The collaboration and camaraderie between Drs. Glicksman and Haws during their tenure as Presidents of The Aesthetic Foundation and The Aesthetic Society, respectively, was both inspiring and transformative — demonstrating the power of shared collaboration in advancing women in aesthetics.”
Previous videos in the Presidential Series featured other women trailblazers including:
- Dr. Roxanne Guy, Past President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2007-2008)
- Dr. Lynn Jeffers, Past President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2020-2021)
- Dr. Debra J. Johnson, Past President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2017-2018)
- Dr. Carolyn Kerrigan, Past President of The Plastic Surgery Foundation (2007-2008)
- Dr. Susan Mackinnon, Past President of The American Association of Plastic Surgeons (2008-2009)
- Dr. Linda Phillips, Past President of The American Association of Plastic Surgeons (2008-2009)
- Dr. Andrea Pusic, Past President of The Plastic Surgery Foundation (2019-2020)
- Dr. Jennifer Walden, Past President of The Aesthetic Society (2022-2023)
“ASPS is proud to partner with Allergan Aesthetics and The Aesthetic Society to expand the LIMITLESS initiative and celebrate the incredible contributions of women surgeons in our field,” adds Dr. Anu Bajaj, co-chair of LIMITLESS. “By sharing their stories, we highlight the innovation, expertise and dedication women bring to patient care and also inspire the next generation of female leaders in plastic surgery.”
“This initiative underscores the importance of representation in the specialty and helps advance our shared commitment to fostering a more equitable, inclusive and dynamic future for the industry,” says Dr. Noopur Gangopadhyay, LIMITLESS co-chair.
As part of the new content being released, the fourth season of the LIMITLESS podcast will also launch in early 2025 to complement the new YOUTUBE videos, with new episodes releasing monthly. The LIMITLESS Leaders podcast was launched in 2021 and has 13 episodes to date, featuring engaging conversations with women industry leaders focused on offering insights into career transitions, financial literacy, professional choices, and more.
To follow along and view the new content, subscribe to the LIMITLESS YOUTUBE Channel and the LIMITLESS Leaders Podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and ASPS Ed Net.
