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ISAPS is dedicated to patient safety above all. Since it was founded in 1970, ISAPS has been committed to safety in aesthetic plastic surgery for people across the globe.
As the world’s leading professional organization for aesthetic plastic surgery, ISAPS works globally to raise standards, educate surgeons, and protect patients through evidence‑based guidance, rigorous education, and ethical leadership.
ISAPS promotes safety not only in the operating room, but across every stage of patient care - from surgeon training and clinical standards to informed decision‑making and public education.
Patient safety in aesthetic plastic surgery depends on far more than technical skill alone. ISAPS takes a holistic approach that recognizes safety as a system - encompassing patient selection, surgeon qualifications, procedures performed, clinical environments, ethical conduct, and informed patient choice. This integrated approach underpins all ISAPS initiatives, standards, and educational efforts worldwide.
ISAPS Patient Safety Diamond, introduced by past ISAPS President Dr Foad Nahai, which defines the four essential pillars required for safe aesthetic surgery:
When all four elements are present, patient safety is maximised. A weakness in any one area significantly increases risk.
ISAPS actively promotes the Quad A framework, a globally recognised patient safety model that focuses on:
Quad A reinforces that safety begins long before surgery and depends on sound clinical judgment, qualified personnel, and properly equipped facilities.
ISAPS develops and publishes internationally recognised statements and guidelines that define best practice in aesthetic plastic surgery.
These resources address critical areas including:
The Patient Safety Guidance Library includes ISAPS‑developed standards as well as selected statements from Global Alliance Partners. Third‑party resources are shared for professional information and awareness and do not imply ISAPS endorsement.
All ISAPS guidance is developed and approved by expert committees and reflects current scientific evidence and international consensus.
High‑quality education is a cornerstone of patient safety. ISAPS supports surgeon competence and lifelong learning through:
By promoting evidence‑based education, ISAPS helps surgeons deliver safer, more effective care worldwide.
The ISAPS Patient Safety Committee plays a vital role in advancing safety initiatives across the organization.
The committee:
ISAPS promotes ethical practice, transparency, and professional accountability among its members. Through standards and educational initiatives, ISAPS:
These efforts protect patients and strengthen public trust in aesthetic plastic surgery.
ISAPS is strongly committed to protecting the public from unsafe practices and misleading information. The ISAPS Executive Committee works to:
These measures support transparency, accountability, and patient confidence.
ISAPS believes patient safety includes access to accurate, unbiased, and reliable information.
Through its Patient Education resources, ISAPS helps patients:
These resources also support better communication between patients and their care teams.
With members in more than 115 countries, ISAPS fosters international collaboration to improve patient safety worldwide. Through shared knowledge, research, education, and standards, ISAPS works to raise the level of aesthetic surgical care for patients everywhere. Connect with qualified surgeons committed to safety.
