Diversity in Aesthetics

With a focus on the values of inclusion and equality, the Diversity in Aesthetics Roundtable was designed in 2022 to strengthen Allergan Aesthetics and the global communities we serve through creating a sense of community, learn from the unique experiences of diverse aesthetics providers in markets nationwide and educate on the current landscape of the aesthetics market. The goal is to create a positive and productive relationship where customers feel seen and valued and can share best practices to foster a diverse and inclusive practice among peers.

The concept was initiated in partnership with Dr. Camille Cash, Plastic Surgeon in Houston, TX, with 15 diverse aesthetics providers.  Since the first session in Houston, the program has taken off with eight roundtables hosted in 2022 with 170 diverse attendees. In 2023, the roundtable event format expanded to Seattle, D.C., Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, Seattle, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. In 2024 the program will include virtual educational engagements and will expand into new markets.

We recognize the crucial and undisputed role inclusion plays in advancing skincare science which is why diversity is a core principle of our R&D investments. Our goal is simple: to comprehensively understand how diverse skin types age at a molecular level. While visible signs of aging may seem similar, genetic influences can vary greatly across racial and ethnic backgrounds. By gaining a deeper understanding of these factors, we can uncover new targets to delay or prevent the signs of aging, ultimately enhancing skin quality and empowering confidence across ALL patients. We do this by prioritizing diversity from the very start of our product development, beginning with the discovery phase, and ensuring diversity in our clinical trial recruiting efforts for both our investigators and study subjects.

DREAM: Driving Racial Equity in Aesthetic Medicine® is a comprehensive initiative created by Allergan Aesthetics and skinbetter science® in 2022, designed to address effects of systemic racism in aesthetic medicine. The Forces of Beauty® report is the latest component of our program, which aims to further EED&I education within the world of aesthetics and the beauty industry as a whole.
See more about other DREAM Initiatives® Atlas and CARE.