Three Decades of the Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons: A Legacy of Innovation

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Indian Association of Aesthetic Surgeons (IAAPS) and the launch of its first journal, the International Journal of Aesthetic Surgery , this article chronicles the association’s history. It details the challenging early years, including the resistance faced in establishing aesthetic surgery as a recognised speciality, and acknowledges the pioneers who laid the groundwork. The article then follows the IAAPS’s evolution, from adopting its constitution and expanding its leadership to establishing its annual AESURG conferences, forging international collaborations and culminating in the launch of this journal. This chronological account highlights the IAAPS’s instrumental role in shaping the academic landscape of aesthetic surgery in India.