Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal Citation Rate 2026
0364-216X
eISSN 1432-5241
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q2 Quartile
About Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (APS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Body Contouring and Surgery and Breast Implant and Reconstruction, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 0364-216X (e-ISSN 1432-5241). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.72 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4390 USD). OpenAlex records 9,527 works and 128,933 citations, with an h-index of 113.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.72, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Body Contouring and Surgery research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Aesthetic Plastic Surgery against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Body Contouring and Surgery, Breast Implant and Reconstruction, Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0364-216X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-5241 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
In our subject taxonomy, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is classified under Body Contouring and Surgery, Breast Implant and Reconstruction, Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques and Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.719.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.719 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S22523967
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