As I take on the honour and responsibility of serving as the President of the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS) this year, I wish to express my profound appreciation for the trust you have placed in me and the CSAPS Executive Committee and reaffirm our commitment to furthering the vision of our Society: excellence in aesthetic plastic surgery through education, innovation, and ethical care.

Our Society’s roots run deep. CSAPS has a distinguished history, with a small group of surgeons composing the first membership class in 1972.  The first meeting open to all interested plastic surgeons occurred in 1984 in Montréal, complete with a printed scientific programme, marking a significant step in transparency and outreach.   Since then, CSAPS has matured, increasing its member count significantly and embracing its mission to improve cosmetic surgery outcomes through education, research, and the maintenance of high surgical standards of clinical practice.

From those modest beginnings, we have grown into a distinguished professional community whereby each member is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and vetted by our peers — an enduring marker of our quality and integrity.   We remain committed to education, research, and the continuous refinement of patient-care standards so that Canadians who seek aesthetic surgery receive the very finest outcomes.

We will continue to focus on advancing educational excellence via improvements and expansion of our meeting programme to incorporate new workshops, panels, highlighting new techniques and surgical options, and deepen our collaboration with international experts. With increasing pre-meeting educational content, and working with our non-surgical and private practice sectors, the Society aims to expand our educational outreach and offerings.

We will champion patient safety and ethical practice in aesthetic plastic surgery in Canada.  With aesthetic practice evolving rapidly, it is imperative we ensure not only innovation, but also safety, patient-centred care, and ethical integrity.

Our members’ education and peer interaction provide the foundation for this commitment.  The strength of our Society lies in its membership. We will endeavour to enhance mentorship opportunities for emerging surgeons, support diversity within our leadership ranks, and cultivate a collegial environment where experience is shared and mutual support is the norm. Via the Society, members have enjoyed robust mentorships, enduring friendships and collaborations with long-lasting benefits.

Thank you to our Past Presidents, of which I have the privilege of working alongside. Your dedication to Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Canada has formed the foundation of our work. And to our patients, supporters, and broader community: I encourage you to seek care from our exceptional members. They represent the highest standards of safety, ethics, and aesthetic expertise in Canadian plastic surgery.

I invite all members—whether longstanding or newly-joined—to engage actively in our initiatives. Attend our meetings, participate in workshops, submit research, mentor one another, and bring forward ideas that will enrich our collective work. Please join us in Vancouver at our 53rd Annual Meeting, taking place at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel on November 5-8th, 2026. We have an outstanding line up of Guest Speakers including: Dr. Gerald O’Daniel (Louisville, KY), Dr. Aaron Kosins (Newport Beach, CA), Dr. Salvatore Pacella (San Diego, CA), Dr. Elizabeth Hall-Findlay (Banff, AB), Dr. Jamil Ahmad (Toronto, ON), and Dr. Johnny Franco (Austin, TX).

In closing, I am honoured to lead a Society with such a rich Canadian heritage, global connections, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Let us move forward together, mindful of our history, confident in our skills, and inspired by the difference we can make for our patients, our profession, and our country.

Thank you for your dedication, and I look forward to a year of meaningful progress.

Jonathan Toy, MD, FRCSC
President
Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2025/2026)