FROM SURGEON TO CEO: Lessons in Business Leadership for Plastic Surgeons

In this episode of The Aesthetic Blueprint presented by Symplast, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon and Past President of The Aesthetic Society, Dr. Kiya Movassaghi, joins Symplast CEO Facundo Formica for a candid conversation about what it really takes to lead in today’s ever-changing aesthetic marketplace.

Dr. Movassaghi shares lessons from both his private practice and his tenure as Society president—highlighting the power of adaptability, the importance of building and listening to your team, and how culture and strategy shape long-term success. From expanding into non-surgical services to preparing your practice for private equity, this episode delivers a leadership playbook for surgeons and medspa owners ready to think beyond the operating room and lead like true CEOs.