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The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques, Body Contouring and Surgery, Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inFacial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques Body Contouring and Surgery Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies Dermatologic Treatments and Research Breast Implant and Reconstruction
ISSN0748-8068
Citation impact (2-yr)0.51
h-index25
i10-index131
Total citations6,121
Top institutions publishing hereAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Journal websiteus.sagepub.com
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Papers published in The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery per year

43
2014
39
2015
32
2016
36
2017
31
2018
28
2019
34
2020
49
2021
47
2022
26
2023
32
2024
37
2025

Citation impact of The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery by publication year

87
2014
59
2015
48
2016
95
2017
103
2018
61
2019
63
2020
110
2021
77
2022
13
2023
28
2024
17
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery

The Tumescent Technique for Lipo-Suction Surgery

Jeffrey A. Klein · 1 Dec 1987

The tumescent technique of lipo-suction is a modification of the wet technique. A large volume of very dilute epinephrine is infiltrated into a targeted fat compartment prior to lipo-suction, producing a swelling and firmness. This tumescence of fat permits an increased accuracy in lipo-suction and minimizes postsurgical irregularities or rippling of the skin. Epinephrine-induced vasoconstriction…

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A Study of Time-Dependent Operating Room Fees and How to save $100 000 by Using Time-Saving Products

Ronald D. Shippert · 1 Mar 2005

Problem/Issue: Product costs are a portion of the annually increasing costs of medical care. With diligent analysis of product costs, including the cost of time to use the product, the surgeon can reduce these spiraling costs. The purpose of this study was to provide the surgeon with the necessary information to make informed decisions about…

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Vaginal Fractional CO <sub>2</sub> Laser: A Minimally Invasive Option for Vaginal Rejuvenation

Adrián Gaspar, Gabriel Addamo, Hugo Brandi · 1 Sep 2011

Introduction: To provide evidence that the use of a fractional CO 2 laser in combination with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) locally in the vagina mucous with minimal to moderate atrophy and pelvic floor exercise with perineometer would have effects of greater impact in the 3 layers of vaginal walls, including an important decrease of discomfort during…

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