The mission of the PSF (Plastic Surgery Foundation) is to support research and development in the field of plastic surgery, with a focus on funding innovative projects that can quickly transition from discovery through FDA approval into clinical testing. This research aims at improving commercial development, benefiting patients, and addressing unmet clinical needs with the end goal of enhancing the field's overall body of knowledge and patient care capabilities.
The Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research Grant aims to support research in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery across all career stages - from residents to advanced practitioners. It invites proposals on aesthetic research topics, encouraging new concepts and ideas, covering a range of procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction, and facelifts, among others. The grant supports pilot projects to collect preliminary data or advanced research with immediate patient care impact, offering up to $25,000 for 1-year projects.