Dermatologic Surgery

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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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.558

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	146

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10430

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1468

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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• Web of Science
• Medline
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids—A Review of Their Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, and Therapeutic Management

  Citation: 515

  Authors: Dolores, Alexandar, Petra, Hildegunde

• Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars: Pathophysiology, Classification, and Treatment

  Citation: 498

  Authors: Brian, Andrea, Brian

• Avoiding and Treating Blindness From Fillers

  Citation: 424

  Authors: Katie, Jean D. A., Shannon, Derek

• Normal Cutaneous Wound Healing

  Citation: 384

  Authors: Christian L., Christopher J.

• Noninvasive Rejuvenation of Photodamaged Skin Using Serial, Full-Face Intense Pulsed Light Treatments

  Citation: 343

  Authors: Patrick H.

• Comparative Physical Properties of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers

  Citation: 336

  Authors: Jeffrey, Gary D., Liping, Grace, Julia

• Treatment of Inflamed Hypertrophic Scars Using Intralesional 5-FU

  Citation: 291

  Authors: Richard E.

• Low-Level Laser Therapy for Wound Healing

  Citation: 271

  Authors: William, David A., Jeffrey S., Kenneth A., Sirunya, Murad

• Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Potential Therapeutic Tool for Promoting Hair Growth

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Zheng Jun, Hye-In, Dae-Kyoung, Kyung-Cheol, Myung, Young-Joon, Young-Ho, Jeung-Hoon, Young

• The Safety and Efficacy of Salicylic Acid Chemical Peels in Darker Racial-ethnic Groups

  Citation: 262

  Authors: Pearl E.

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