PAR and ICDC Establish Strategic Partnership

In August 2025, Plastic and Aesthetic Research (PAR) and the 4th International Conference on Dermatology and Cosmetology (ICDC) formally established a strategic partnership to promote research innovation, dissemination of findings, and international academic exchange in plastic surgery and related fields.

The 4th ICDC is scheduled for May 14–15, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This two-day scientific conference will focus on new developments and trends in cosmetology, trichology, plastic surgery, and aging medicine. It will feature keynote lectures, plenary sessions, poster presentations, hands-on workshops, and exhibitions, bringing together a diverse international audience, including companies of all sizes, leading universities, research institutions, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders. The event provides an ideal platform for knowledge exchange, cross-industry collaboration, and the showcasing of cutting-edge innovations from around the world.

Additionally, the conference organizers have reached an agreement with the PAR’s editorial team: all 4th ICDC members are entitled to a 20% discount on the article processing charge (APC). All submissions will undergo PAR’s standard peer-review process by PAR.

This strategic collaboration between PAR and the ICDC conference aims to address both the academic and clinical needs in the field of plastic and aesthetic research. By integrating high-level international research resources with clinical practice experience, the partnership will create a platform that combines academic foresight with industry leadership, facilitating the global dissemination and application of innovative findings and promoting international coordination and optimization of professional standards.

Editor: Lilian An
Language Editor: Catherine Yang
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Plastic and Aesthetic Research