Dear #ISAPSFamily, Colleagues, and Friends,

I hope many of you are still enjoying the summer break and have some well-deserved time with family and friends. Having concluded the World Congress in Singapore, we continue to celebrate the many successes there. In this issue, we feature two of our award winners, for ‘best paper by an early career surgeon’ and our most downloaded article in the APS Journal.

Facial rejuvenation (as featured in this most downloaded article) is a ‘hot topic’ for all of us, and our recent Global Survey showed that between 2020 and 2024, the number of non-surgical procedures alone increased by 148%. As our specialty evolves to meet patient needs and embrace new technological advancements, it is essential for us to remain at the forefront, to align our surgical practice and continue to uphold the highest standards of patient safety. In response, I am excited to present the first in ISAPS’ new series of specialist courses: bringing together some of the true Masters in Facial Aesthetics, at our inaugural ISAPS FACE MASTERS: Live Anatomy and Surgical Strategy.

Have a look at our program to understand why this is a “must-attend” meeting:  a once-in-a-lifetime coming together of this exceptional faculty!  The state-of-the-art program combines cadaver dissections with experiential learning from the best in our field, delivered with the help of the latest on-stage cadaver presentation facilities. This promises an unparalleled learning opportunity and I will hope to see many of you in St. Louis in March … if not before!

In the meantime, I wish you a restful end to your summer.

Until next time,

Arturo Ramírez-Montañana, MD
ISAPS President