Is the Aesthetic Surgery Journal peer-reviewed?

Aesthetic Surgery Journal is a peer-reviewed international journal focusing on scientific developments and clinical techniques in aesthetic surgery. ASJ’s current Impact Factor is 4.283*. In the Journal Citation Reports™ from Clarivate, 2021, ASJ ranked 37th out of 212 journals in the overall surgery category.

Is aesthetic medicine plastic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery is better understood – this area tends to focus on changing people’s appearance through surgical techniques. Aesthetic medicine applies to non-invasive procedures (using needles, lasers etc). They are still medical in nature, but smaller procedures which often can be done in an hour or less.

What is the difference between cosmetic and aesthetic surgery?

The procedures, techniques, and principles of cosmetic surgery are entirely focused on enhancing a patient’s appearance. An aesthetic surgery can be performed on all areas of the head, neck, and body. Since cosmetic procedures treat areas that function properly, cosmetic surgery is designated as elective.

Is the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal open access?

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery publishes open access articles. Authors of open access articles published in this journal retain the copyright of their articles and are free to reproduce and disseminate their work. Visit our Open access publishing page to learn more.

Which is the Official Journal of the Aesthetic Society?

An official publication of the Aesthetic Society, ASJ is also the official English-language journal of many major international societies of plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery representing South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Which is the Official Journal of Facial Plastic Surgery?

Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine is the official publication for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc., and the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies are affiliated organizations of the Journal.

Where does Aesthetic Plastic Surgery rank in the world?

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is ranked #8 in the Google Scholar H-5 Index of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with a 2019 H-5 Index of 26. Hybrid (Transformative Journal). Learn about publishing Open Access with us