We are pleased to share that ASJOF was recently awarded its first Impact Factor of 1.6 (Journal Citation Reports™), ranking it 145/292 in the category Surgery which places it among the top 50% of all surgical journals.
Thank you for your part in achieving this.
We invite you to explore the latest breakthroughs published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum and consider the journal as the next outlet for your work.
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Read the author guidelines to learn more about the ASJ Open Forum submission process, and then submit your paper using our online submission system.Meet our Editorial Board
Find out more about our international editorial board led by Dr Al Aly, MD.Video Highlights
Radiofrequency and Electrical Muscle Stimulation: A Synergistic Treatment That Achieves Lipolysis and Circumferential Waist Reduction in Noninvasive Body Contouring
Augmentation-Mastopexy With 4-Layer Autologous Fat Grafting and Evaluation of Viability With MRI
Refining Liposuction Safety and Efficacy: Surgeon Learning-Curve Analysis With Helium-Based Plasma Integration
The Saddle Projection Graft
Video Pearls
Exploring Trends in Immediate Postresidency Career Paths: A Multi-year Analysis of Plastic Surgery Resident Graduates Across the United States
Cellulite and the Aesthetic Management of the Buttocks and Thighs: 6 Cases Illustrating Targeted Verifiable Subcision as Part of a Multimodal Approach to Lower Body Rejuvenation
A Rare Infection Post Hyaluronic Acid Injection in the Trochanter: Case Report and Literature Review
New Insights Into Breast and Chest Wall Asymmetry in the Aesthetic Patient
Developing Countries Initiative
Authors from countries on the OUP developing countries list qualify for a waiver for Open Access fees when they publish in ASJ Open Forum. The wavier will be applied during production process based on the location of the corresponding author.

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About The Aesthetic Society
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