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.
