Impact Factor
3.0
5 year Impact Factor
3.4
Surgery
47 out of 290
Editor-in-Chief
Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD
Associate Editor
Julius W. Few, MD
Call for Papers: Contemporary Research on Cosmetic Medicine
Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) is inviting submissions for a special collection on “Contemporary Research on Cosmetic Medicine", including but not limited to injectables, laser treatments, aesthetic dermatology, and other emerging technologies in the cosmetic medicine space. The deadline for proposals is May 1, 2025.
Find out more and submit your proposalIssue Highlights

Revisiting Visual Criteria of the Ideal Neck in the Young Caucasian Female
Sameer H Halani, MD, MSc and others
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, sjaf013, https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf013

Nipple Position and Clinical Outcomes Following Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: An Examination of Prepectoral and Subpectoral Implant-Based Reconstruction Utilizing 3D Imaging
Carrie S Stern, MD, Francis D Graziano, MD and others
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, sjaf004, https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf004

Enhancement of Fat Septa: Polycaprolactone (PCL) Microspheres Boost Collagen Production in Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue
Shuo Liu, MD, and others
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, sjaf001, https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf001

Effect of Synchronized Radiofrequency and High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation (HIFES) of the Upper Face
Konstantin Frank, MD and others
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, sjaf009, https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf009
Video Highlights
Male Chest Athletic Definition: A Comprehensive View From an Anatomical and Physiological Perspective
Giovanni Mera-Cruz, MD and others
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, sjae248, https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjae248
Effective Recontouring of the Neck by Complete Platysmal Transection
Matthew J Bartow, MD and others
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, sjaf023, https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf023
ASJ GEMS With Dr. Mindy Haws
ASJ Journal Club February 2024 with Dr Bill Adams, Dr Adam Glener, Dr Pat McGuire, & Dr Pat Pazmino
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The ASJ Podcast
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ASJ Educational Webinars
Tune in bi-monthly to the ASJ Journal Club and ASJ GEMS webinars for discussions on key research and clinical techniques. Journal Clubs are hosted by NGEs and YAPS and GEMS are moderated by Phaedra Cress. Browse the Journal Club archives here.

Thematic Issues & Supplements
Explore our curated article collections and supplements to learn more about emerging, newsworthy topics in the field of aesthetic surgery.
Author Resources

Interested in publishing with ASJ?
Read the author guidelines to read more about the ASJ submission process, and then submit your paper using our online submission system.
Open Access
Authors interested in publishing in ASJ may be able to publish their paper open access using funds available through their institution’s agreement with Oxford University Press.Publishing process support
Whether you are preparing your manuscript for submission, are wondering what to do once your manuscript has been accepted or are trying to find out how to best promote your article, we have general resources to help you along the way.Are you a published ASJ author?
Here’s a video explaining a simple way to promote your article and share your research with your colleagues.
You can also visit our author resources hub for more tips on how to make sure your research reaches the right people.
The Aesthetic Society

The Aesthetic Society
The Aesthetic Society is the world’s leading professional organization of ABPS board-certified plastic surgeons, who are solely dedicated to the art, science, and safe practice of aesthetic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body.
ASJ is the official journal of:
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- The Rhinoplasty Society
- The Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
