The Journal of Aesthetic Surgery adheres to the ethical standards and guidelines established by the  Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) . The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and academic quality throughout the editorial and peer review process.

Author Responsibilities

• Submit original, unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere.
• Ensure proper citation of all sources and avoid plagiarism in any form.
• Accurately present research data without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
• Disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.
• Confirm that ethical approval has been obtained where required (e.g., research involving human participants).
• Correct significant errors promptly if discovered after publication.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
• Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.
• Declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves if necessary.

Editor Responsibilities

• Ensure fair, unbiased, and independent peer review.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
• Make publication decisions based on academic merit and journal scope.
• Take reasonable steps to identify and prevent misconduct.

Research Misconduct

The journal considers the following practices unacceptable:

• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Redundant or duplicate publication
• Unethical research involving human or animal subjects
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest

Handling of Allegations and Corrections

Allegations of misconduct will be investigated in accordance with international ethical guidelines. Where necessary, the journal may issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern. Serious cases may be reported to the authors’ affiliated institutions.