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The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery (AJCS) is the official publication of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) and is published quarterly in both print and online formats. The journal features state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery procedures, topics, and breakthroughs. AJCS maintains a tradition of excellence in publishing original manuscripts relating to each area within cosmetic surgery. This journal is a member of COPE. View full journal description

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“Rastogi Scarless Umbilicoplasty”:Parachuting Umbilicoplasty is Technically Simple, Avoids Visible Scarring and Provides Good Aesthetic Outcomes

  • Kwok Hao Lie PhD, MB BChir
  • Taje Rastogi PhD
  • Anoop Rastogi PhD
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Pythagoreans Closed Rhinoplasty and Double Nasal Tripod Balanced

  • Alvear S. Alfredo MD
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“Labiaplasty in Adolescents Under Local Anesthesia: A Retrospective Case Series”

  • Jack Pardo Schanz MD
  • Vicente Solá Dalenz MD
  • Isabel Oporto Almiron RN
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Orbital Cellulitis and Abscess After Botulinum Toxin Injection: A Case Report

  • Sami Khoury MD
  • Zaid Almubarak MD
  • Corey Moore MD
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A Systemic Review of the “Informed Consent” Process for Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

  • Jacqueline Maroon MRes
  • Syeda Zakia Hossain PhD
  • Lynette Mackenzie PhD
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How I Do It: The Role of Nasal Filler in Managing Cocaine-Induced Saddle Nose Deformity

  • Brian W. Rotenberg MD, MPH, FRCSC
  • Justin Shapiro MD, MSc
  • Alina Zgardau MSc
  • Babak Pourmomen MD
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The Human Element: Ethical Guardrails for AI in Modern Medicine

  • John Ferguson MD, FACS
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Standarized Protocols for Hybrid Filler Application in Aesthetic Medicine

  • Nabil Fakih-Gomez MD, MSc
  • Cristina Muñoz-Gonzalez MD, MSc
  • Carmen Alejandra Porcar Plana MD
  • Alba Verano Garcia MD
  • Jonathan Kadouch MD, PhD
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A Systemic Review of the “Informed Consent” Process for Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

  • Jacqueline Maroon MRes
  • Syeda Zakia Hossain PhD
  • Lynette Mackenzie PhD
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Bioethics and Controversies in the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Cosmetic Surgery

  • Nikoletta Vargas DMD, MS, PhD
  • Daria Hamrah DMD, FAACS, FADSA
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