OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Aesthetic Surgery Journal is 27. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Commentary on: Auricular Cartilage Graft for Lengthening Levator Muscle Aponeurosis With Ectropion Correction for Paralytic Lagophthalmos	165
Commentary on: Multicenter Pivotal Study Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy of a New Cellulite Procedure: Final Results at 12 Months	146
Why Devote an Entire Issue to Injectables?	136
Response to: The Impact of Obesity on Plastic Surgery Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	112
Restoration Liposuction of the Abdomen: High-Definition Liposuction With Umbilicus and Lower Abdomen Improvement Using Polydioxanone Threads	100
Commentary on: From Aesthetics and Soft Tissue Address to Visual Performance: A Multifaced Satisfaction Assessment by a Multicenter Study in Patients with Dermatochalasis	95
Book Review of: Regenerative Facial Surgery	79
Application of GPT-4 in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: Does Updated Mean Better?	73
Lower Eyelid Position Changes Following Müller’s Muscle-Conjunctival Resection Blepharoptosis Surgery	72
Commentary on: Comparison of Complication Rates Between Subpectoral vs Prepectoral Techniques in Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction	63
An Analysis of Male Plastic Surgery Content on TikTok	63
The Application of Nonsurgical Injectable and Buttock Augmentation Procedures Among Transgender Women by Nonlicensed Providers: A Growing Public Health Issue	61
Botulinum Toxin and Social Perception: Effects of Upper-Face Treatment on Facial Emotion Attribution	57
Evaluating the Impact of BoNT-A Injections on Facial Expressions: A Deep Learning Analysis	43
Multicenter Pivotal Study Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy of a New Cellulite Procedure: Final Results at 12 Months	41
Augmented Safety Profile of Ultrasound-Guided Gluteal Fat Transfer: Retrospective Study With 1815 Patients	40
Long-term Outcomes of Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) in Aesthetic Breast Surgery	38
Outcomes in Implant-based Breast Reconstruction Utilizing Biosynthetic Mesh: A Meta-analysis	34
Shock Wave Therapy in Plastic Surgery: A Review of the Current Indications	33
Wide Double-Eyelid Fold Repair Using an Orbital Septum Flap and an Suborbicularis Oculi Fascial-Fat Flap in Cases Requiring Preservation of the Original Incision Scar	33
Evaluation of Permanent Nipple-Areolar Complex Sensitivity Loss Following Reduction Mammaplasty	32
Correction to: Anatomical Dissection of the Dorsal Nerve of the Clitoris	31
Physicochemical Stability of Premixed BoNT-A + NCTF 135HA: A Rapid In Vitro Validation Protocol for Clinical Adoption	30
Risk of Complications in Combined Plastic Surgery Procedures Using the Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons Database	29
A Clinically Relevant Model for Hands-on Training in Ultrasound-Guided Gluteal Fat Grafting: The Miami Butt Model	29

Photobiomodulation: A Systematic Review of the Oncologic Safety of Low-Level Light Therapy for Aesthetic Skin Rejuvenation	28
Evaluation of the Role of Labiaplasty in Sexual Health and Partner Relationships	28
Extended vs Inpatient Chemoprophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	27
Commentary on: Difference in Perception of Nasal Aesthetic Appearance Between Surgeons and Rhinoplasty Patients: A Single-Center Perspective	27