Dermatologic Surgery
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Aims & Scope
Exclusively devoted to dermatologic surgery, the Dermatologic Surgery journal publishes the most clinically comprehensive and up-to-date information in its field. This unique monthly journal provides today’s most expansive and in-depth coverage of cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery and skin cancer through peer-reviewed original articles, extensive illustrations, case reports, ongoing features, literature reviews and correspondence. The journal provides information on the latest scientific information for all types of dermatologic surgery including: -Ambulatory phlebectomy- Blepharoplasty- Body contouring- Chemical peels- Cryosurgery- Curettage and desiccation- Dermabrasion- Excision and closure- Flap Surgery- Grafting- Hair restoration surgery- Injectable neuromodulators- Laser surgery- Liposuction- Microdermabrasion- Microlipoinjection- Micropigmentation- Mohs micrographic surgery- Nail surgery- Phlebology- Sclerotherapy- Skin cancer surgery- Skin resurfacing- Soft-tissue fillers. Dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons consider this a must-read publication for anyone in the field.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisDermatologic Surgery (acronym: ds, abbr: DERMATOL SURG, ISSN: 1076-0512) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by LWW in United States since 1995. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.540 (Q2), an H-index of 151.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 204 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,055 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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