Aesthetic Surgery Journal

Aesthetic Surgery Journal is a peer-reviewed international journal focusing on scientific developments and clinical techniques in aesthetic surgery. An official publication of the 2400-member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), ASJ is also the official English-language journal of eleven major international societies of plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery representing South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and the official journal of The Rhinoplasty Society.

Included in the Journal are:

-- Original research and review articles on topics relevant to the safe and effective practice of aesthetic surgery including anatomical studies, outcomes of clinical techniques, and patient safety

-- Original articles outlining technical details of established and developing aesthetic surgical and non-surgical treatments for enhancement of the face, body and skin

-- Original contributions, review articles and commentary from related disciplines such as anesthesiology, bariatric surgery, dermatology, genetics, psychiatry, psychology, oncology and radiology

-- Important research and techniques in reconstructive surgical procedures having a significant aesthetic component

-- Scientific evaluation and commentary regarding the effects of aesthetic surgical and nonsurgical interventions on such measures as quality of life, psychological and social functioning, and self-esteem in diverse gender, age and cultural contexts

-- Developments in the broadening relationship of aesthetic surgery to the full range of medical and allied health care fields

The Journal also includes Continuing Medical Education (CME) articles and exams.

Aesthetic Surgery Journal is the official English-language journal for the following international societies: Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery; Colombian Society of Plastic, Aesthetic, Maxillofacial, and Hand Surgery: Costa Rican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery; Dutch Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons; Israel Society for Plastic Surgeons; Japan Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery; Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand and the the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.