ImpaQ Ecosystem•Clarivate, Scopus & CORE Data
Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #17,019Hybrid

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

Acronym:mclt
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Abbreviation (ISO):J COSMET LASER THER
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Identifier (ISSN):1476-4172(Print)/1476-4180(Online)
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Publisher:Informa Healthcare
Clarivate IF (2026)
1↓ -0.3
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q4
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

WoS Q4
01231.1420180.9520191.2720202.2520211.9820221.220231.220241.3202512026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):1
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3
0.305
#17,019

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
63

63 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4
Self-Citation Rate8.3%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
35articles/year
2.86% Gold OA•82.5% Original Research

Aims & Scope

A unique journal that focuses on the application of cosmetic laser and light therapies on the skin. The Journal of Cosmetic & Laser Therapy provides a forum for stimulating and up-to-date studies demonstrating the wide range of therapeutic options for clinicians and surgeons involved in cosmetic and dermatological treatment. The journal is aimed at dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, plastic and facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and all those interested in the rapidly expanding field of cosmetic and laser therapy. Features include: -Cosmetic surgery, including facial rejuvenation, hair removal and skin resurfacing -Use of lasers and other light sources for cosmetic and dermatological treatment -Applications of peeling agents, fillers, injectables, implants and other cosmetic modalities -Topical treatments -Practical tips and safety issues

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Medicine99.7%Biology78.6%Dermatology77.7%Surgery71.2%Genetics57.9%Physics54.2%Internal medicine53.5%Pathology46.3%Optics45.5%Quantum mechanics35.7%Laser32.3%Chemistry28.6%Radiology24.9%Immunology24.8%Anatomy20.1%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

DERMATOLOGY

Q4
Rank75/99
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

SURGERY

Q3
Rank233/321
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

DERMATOLOGY

Q3
Rank60/99
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

SURGERY

Q3
Rank193/321
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year
2026Latest
IF1
Articles / Year11
Total Citations2
2025
IF1.3
Articles / Year40
Total Citations31
2024
IF1.2
Articles / Year23
Total Citations62
2023
IF1.2
Articles / Year16
Total Citations56
2022
IF1.982
Articles / Year23
Total Citations151

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #17,019Scopus Q3SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1999-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3
0.305

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3
Citations / Doc (2 years)
1.03

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,832 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations78
3-Year Documents60
Citable Documents59

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate42.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

DermatologyQ3
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
SurgeryQ3
Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth
Self-citation: 8.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):
4区 (Zone 4)Medicine
Minor Category (Specific Field):
4区DERMATOLOGY
CAS Early Warning List History:
Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
Not warned
2021
Not warned
2022
Not warned
2023
Not warned
2024
Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy (acronym: mclt, abbr: J COSMET LASER THER, ISSN: 1476-4172) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of DERMATOLOGY, published by Informa Healthcare in Sweden since 2001. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.00, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.305 (Q3), an H-index of 63.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 35 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,832 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Founding Year
2001
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
INFORMA HEALTHCARE-SWEDEN, PO BOX 3255, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, SE-10365

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01