Founded in 1970, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) was established to create a global forum for the advancement and exchange of knowledge in aesthetic plastic surgery. Building on discussions that began in the late 1960s, ISAPS brought together leading plastic surgeons from around the world with a shared commitment to education, innovation, professional collaboration, and the highest standards of patient care. Over the decades, ISAPS expanded its reach and influence through international congresses, the establishment of the journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the development of educational programs and initiatives such as the Visiting Professors Program.