Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
229 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
For more than 70 years Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® has been the one consistently excellent reference for every specialist who uses plastic surgery techniques or works in conjunction with a plastic surgeon. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, is a benefit of Society membership, and is also available on a subscription basis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® brings subscribers up-to-the-minute reports on the latest techniques and follow-up for all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast reconstruction, experimental studies, maxillofacial reconstruction, hand and microsurgery, burn repair, cosmetic surgery, as well as news on medicolegal issues. The cosmetic section provides expanded coverage on new procedures and techniques and offers more cosmetic-specific content than any other journal. All subscribers enjoy full access to the Journal's website, which features broadcast quality videos of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, podcasts, comprehensive article archives dating to 1946, and additional benefits offered by the newly-redesigned website.
Special Issues
Calls for PapersNo active Calls for Papers found for this journal.
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SURGERY
SURGERY
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery (acronym: prsj, abbr: PLAST RECONSTR SURG, ISSN: 0032-1052) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. in United States since 1963. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.328 (Q1), an H-index of 229.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 459 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,508 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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