PARTNERSHIP

LIMITLESS: Celebrating the Journeys of Women Surgeons

Allergan Aesthetics supports women plastic surgeons and the development of current and future leaders in science, healthcare, and medicine through LIMITLESS, an ongoing initiative in partnership with American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The Aesthetic Society, and the American Hernia Society. LIMITLESS is a storytelling and idea-sharing platform developed over 3 years ago to highlight women’s achievements in plastic surgery while also providing education, mentorship, and empowerment. 

Within the LIMITLESS platform, women surgeons offer empowering perspectives and encouragement to future women leaders in plastic surgery. This includes a docuseries on a dedicated YOUTUBE channel, a podcast series, and the LIMITLESS Leaders’ Summit that provides in-person networking and collaboration. The LIMITLESS platform amplifies compelling conversations among women plastic surgeons and their guests on a range of subjects including women plastic surgeons in the military, allyship, and roundtables on career advancement.

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Beyond the Before & After by The Aesthetics Society

Allergan Aesthetics continues its support of The Aesthetic Society’s original docuseries “Beyond the Before & After” which provides a platform for real patients to tell their individual journeys of how aesthetic plastic surgery transformed their lives. In 2022, four episodes were released exploring the unique patient stories from real people across America who have undergone aesthetic plastic surgery. In 2023, Part 2 of "Beyond the Before & After" features four new extraordinary stories. The full docuseries, which is available at TheAestheticSociety.org, explores life after aesthetic plastic surgery and evokes a new understanding of the impact these personal changes can have on patients’ lives.

Inspiring Career Paths at Southern University A&M College School of Nursing

Southern University and A&M College School of Nursing hosted an informative event designed to inspire and educate future nurse injectors about the exciting and rewarding career pathways within Allergan Aesthetics.

Ginille Brown, NP, an experienced Nurse Practitioner in Aesthetic Medicine, shared her personal journey and insights with over 75 nursing students, providing a firsthand look at the evolving role of nurse injectors. Through her presentation, students gained valuable knowledge about the skills and expertise needed in this field and discovered how Allergan Aesthetics empowers healthcare professionals with comprehensive education and support to build successful careers in Medical Aesthetics. This dynamic and engaging program represents Allergan Aesthetics’ commitment to shaping the future of the industry by equipping aspiring nurses with essential knowledge, hands-on insights, and guidance for advancing in the world of aesthetics.

BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) and The Confidence Project

BOTOX® Cosmetic continued commitment to closing the Confidence Gap with the The Confidence Project: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs. Women entrepreneurs continue to break barriers in the business world, with increasing efforts to close the Confidence Gap. When women founders are supported by mentors and have access to capital, they become agents of change. Seventy-one percent of businesswomen said their mentor was influential in their career advancement, with many using their income to uplift their families and community.1

BOTOX® Cosmetic is expanding to reach more founders by providing 250 entrepreneurs with access to The Confidence Project. Through a partnership with Hello Alice, an online platform that helps businesses launch and grow, each of the 250 entrepreneurs will participate in an intensive "Boostcamp" program, which will provide participants with skill-building, mentorship resources, and exclusive networking opportunities. 

1. Barbara Kurshan. Forbes.com. Purpose-Driven Women: Unleash Your Potential Through Mentorship. 2023 https://www.forbes.com/sites/barbarakurshan/2023/06/13/purpose-driven-women-unleash-your-potential-through-mentorship

Supporting Girls Exploring Careers in STEM with Girls Inc.

Allergan Aesthetics is a multi-year national partner to Girls Inc. committed to creating opportunities for young women to confidently explore and pursue STEM careers. Girls Inc. is a 501 national nonprofit organization with over 80 chapters across the country which prioritizes equipping girls with the skills to navigate through economic, gender, and social barriers and to grow up as independent individuals.

Allergan Aesthetics is first and foremost a company backed by science, and fueling the STEM field with bright young minds is critical to our industry's growth. Through Allergan Aesthetics’ participation in the Girls Meet the Workforce program, Girls Inc. students are paired with women employees to receive mentorship, visit the Allergan Aesthetics Irvine campus, tour the R&D lab, and explore what a career in STEM in aesthetics could look like. 

In Houston, participants in the Girls Inc. Be Bold LeadHERS Summit at Houston Community College engaged with and learned from the experiences of successful women healthcare provider role models. Moderated by Vanesha Bailey, Director of Thought Leader Engagement and Development at Allergan Aesthetics, the eye-opening panel discussion featured esteemed Houston-based providers Dr. Camile Cash, Dr. Rukmini (Vinaya) Rednam, Dr. Kristy Hamilton, and Simone Hope, PA. The guidance these girls receive equips them to develop meaningful careers, and Allergan Aesthetics drives continued support with eye-opening social media campaigns that promote female representation and diversity in STEM today.