The AACD was founded in 2021 as the lead professional society for dermatologists who direct the education of resident trainees in cosmetic and laser dermatology. The formation of the AACD is an acknowledgment that cosmetic dermatology is a mature discipline and a primary subspecialty of dermatology, which is widely taught across the United States and internationally. The society aspires to create a congenial and productive space in which professors and teachers of cosmetic dermatology can work together to elevate their discipline.