Arturo Ramírez-Montañana, MD
ISAPS President
Dear Colleagues, Friends, and #ISAPSFamily,
I’m writing to you this month as I get ready to travel to Barcelona for our next ISAPS highlight of the year: the ISAPS Body Masters Course, taking place this Friday to Sunday, July 3–5. Following our tried-and-tested, fully-immersive, Masters Program format, our ISAPS masters will demonstrate their techniques through live cadaver dissection, patient marking, high-definition surgical videos, and practically focused panel discussions, for an A–Z update in both male and female body contouring.
This promises to be an exceptional three days of learning, but, of course, it is not only the scientific program that makes the course unmissable, and I am looking forward to another chance to come together as part of the ISAPS family — to share ideas, learn from one another, and connect in this more personal setting. I very much hope to see many of you in Barcelona, or, if you cannot join us in person this time, remember you can still be part of the full three-day experience, from wherever you are in the world, through our live-stream broadcast!
Looking a little further ahead, I am pleased to announce that booking is now open for our social program at the ISAPS World Congress 2026 in Cancun — offering more chances to celebrate, reconnect, and enjoy the energy of our global ISAPS community together.
On Friday, October 30, I hope you will join me for the President’s Networking Dinner, a special Día de los Muertos-themed evening overlooking the Nichupté Lagoon at Harry’s and Porfirio’s restaurants. I can promise you a memorable night of Mexican cuisine, live entertainment, dancing, and conversation with friends and colleagues from around the world.
On Saturday, October 31, after the closing ceremony, we will continue the celebration with our informal beach party. Come in your best 1970s style, enjoy drinks and dancing under the stars, and share a relaxed evening with us on one of Cancun’s most beautiful beaches.
Places for both events are limited, so please book early to secure your place, and I look forward to celebrating together once again.
Keep well and see you soon!
Arturo Ramírez-Montañana, MD
ISAPS President