I am personally honored to invite you to Kyoto, my home town, for the 23rd Biennial Congress of ISAPS. We are opening our Congress to the world of aesthetic plastic surgery. We are joined by the Japan Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, our local hosts.

The planning committees have been working on preparations for a superb scientific program and social events that truly represent Japanese hospitality. The Scientific Program Committee, headed by Dr. Kunihiko Nohira from Japan and Dr. Lina Triana from Colombia, is developing a diverse educational program involving invited speakers representing forty-five countries. We are especially honored to welcome the 2012 Nobel Prize winner in Medicine and Physiology, Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, as the Keynote Speaker during the Opening Ceremony.

For the first time, we will include a half day program for Residents and Fellows on Sunday, October 23rd and a full day session entitled ISAPS Business School – both new features of ISAPS Congresses. The social program will include special events nearly every evening. October in Kyoto is full of autumn colors and many festivals. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit Japan and experience the beauty of our temples, scenery, culture and friendly people.

Our Congress venue will be the Miyakomesse Convention Center. The Congress website
has information to help you plan your trip to Japan. We look forward to welcoming our
international guests to Kyoto.

Susumu Takayanagi

Welcome letter from 2016 Past President