Research Hotspots and Trends of the Latest Advancements in the Field of Aesthetic Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on Four Authoritative Journals
October 2022
in “
Indian Journal of Surgery
”
TLDR The USA leads in aesthetic surgery research, focusing on complications, hair loss, scarring, and stem cells.
The study conducted a bibliometric analysis of publications from four leading aesthetic surgery journals to identify recent trends and advancements in the field. It found a notable increase in high-quality studies, with the USA leading in both publication and citation numbers. Key research hotspots included the prevention and treatment of complications in aesthetic surgery. Future research directions highlighted were androgenetic alopecia, hyperplastic scarring, and stem cell research, indicating areas requiring further exploration.