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E-ISSN: 2805-4482

Frequency: 3 Issues per year

Current Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, October 2026 

Overview
 

The Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences (JAPA) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, fully online journal. The scope of the journal includes all aspects of medical sciences, particularly in aesthetic medicine, aesthetic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, pharmaceuticals/ cosmeceuticals, and regenerative medicine. Published three times a year, JAPA supports continuing professional development and serves as a platform for sharing scientific research and innovative techniques. The editorial board  of JAPA comprises internationally recognized clinicians and scientists worldwide.

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Aims
  • JAPA aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice by advocating evidence-based science, particularly in the field of aesthetic medicine.

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  • JAPA publishes not only novel findings or breakthrough scientific research but also research related to the efficacy of end-products, especially in the realm of cosmeceuticals and wellness products.

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  • Serving as a multifaceted platform, JAPA disseminates innovative discoveries and pioneering scientific research, thereby extending its scope to include research inquiries and investigations concerning the development, efficacy, and impact of cosmeceuticals and wellness products.

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  • JAPA serves as a platform for clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals to share scientific evidence, clinical innovation, and best practices in aesthetic medicine, aesthetic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, pharmaceuticals/ cosmeceuticals, and regenerative medicine. 

 

 Areas of interest include:

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  • Skin disorder

  • Skin structure, function, and ageing

  • Aesthetic dermatology and cosmetic procedures

  • Laser and energy-based treatments

  • Injectable therapies and minimally invasive techniques

  • Cosmetic formulation science and dermopharmacy

  • Hair and nail aesthetics

  • Aesthetic complications, safety, and risk management

  • Psychosocial and ethical aspects of aesthetic medicine

  • Other medically related conditions

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Journal Current Issue
Volumes & Issues
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Volume 6, Issue 1

May 2026

Current Issue

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Volume 6, Issue 2

October 2026

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, September 2025, Volume 5, Issue 2

Volume 5, Issue 2

September 2025

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, December 2025, Volume 5, Issue 3

Volume 5, Issue 3

December 2025

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, December 2024, Volume 4, Issue 3

Volume 4, Issue 3

December 2024

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, April 2025, Volume 5, Issue 1

Volume 5, Issue 1

April 2025

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, March 2024, Volume 4, Issue 1

Volume 4, Issue 1

March 2024

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, September 2024, Volume 4, Issue 2

Volume 4, Issue 2

September 2024

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, August 2023, Volume 3, Issue 2

Volume 3, Issue 2

August 2023

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, December 2023, Volume 3, Issue 3

Volume 3, Issue 3

December 2023

JAPA e-Book Vol 2(2)

Volume 2, Issue 2

November 2022

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, February 2023, Volume 3, Issue 1

Volume 3, Issue 1 

February 2023

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, May 2022, Volume 2, Issue 1

Volume 1, Issue 1

November 2021

Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences, May 2022, Volume 2, Issue 1

Volume 2, Issue 1

May 2022

  Current Issue 

EDITORIAL

Beyond Appearance: The Positive Mental Health Impact of Aesthetic Medicine
Kenneth Thean

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Microneedling versus Modified Jessner’s Solution versus Combination Therapy for Atrophic Acne Scars in Fitzpatrick Skin Type III-V: A Randomised Control Study
Angeli Elaine A. Pangilinan, Marie Socouer L. Oblepias, Leilani R. Senador, Majarael O. Del Villar

REVIEW ARTICLE

Retinacula Cutis of Facial Ligaments as Potential Injection Targets in Facial Rejuvenation
Julius Garcia Gatmaitan, Jolene Kristine Garcia Gatmaitan-Dumlao, Johannes Flores Dayrit

CASE SERIES

Hydroquinone-Induced Exogenous Ochronosis in Filipino Patients: Clinical and Therapeutic Insights from a Case Series
Ana Maria A. Gallaza-Adel, Krystel Angela A. Olano, Johannes F. Dayrit

CASE REPORT

Combined 308-nm Excimer Lamp and Tacrolimus Therapy for Linear Morphea Evaluated by Clinical Assessment and Ultrasound (USG): A Case Report of a 38-Year-Old Woman
Ana Maria A. Gallaza-Adel, Ricky H. Hipolito

Rosacea and Demodex folliculitis Treated with 5% Permethrin and Low Dose Isotretinoin: A Case Report
Nel Muriel B. Lee, Anne Fay A. Alvañiz, Johannes F. Dayrit

Structural Rhinoplasty for Congenital Aplasia of the Cartilaginous Nasal Septum: A Case Report
Katrina Rose G. Baluyot, Fatima Iris V. Ogario, Leireen Joy M. Vasquez, Roberto C. Vasquez

Acquired Brachial Cutaneous Dyschromatosis with Coexisting Pigmentary Disorders: A Report of Two Cases with Clinicopathologic Findings
Majarael O. Del Villar, Johannes F. Dayrit

Circumscribed Juvenile Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a 4-Year-Old Filipino Female Treated with Acitretin: A Case Report
Kyle Daniel A. Andal, Leilani R. Senador, Kirk Llew V. Quijote

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