Facial Plastic Surgery

Aims & Scope

Facial Plastic Surgery is a journal that publishes topic-specific issues covering areas of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery as it relates to the head, neck, and face.

The journal's scope includes issues devoted to scar revision, periorbital and mid-face rejuvenation, facial trauma, facial implants, rhinoplasty, neck reconstruction, cleft palate, face lifts, as well as various other emerging minimally invasive procedures.

Authors provide a global perspective on each topic, critically evaluate recent works in the field, and apply it to clinical practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.561

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10374

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	554

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• 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.

• Measuring Patient-Reported Outcomes in Facial Aesthetic Patients: Development of the FACE-Q

  Citation: 300

  Authors: Anne, Stefan, Amie, Laura, Andrea

• Current Applications of Platelet Gels in Facial Plastic Surgery

  Citation: 246

  Authors: Sumeet, James C.

• The Anatomy of the Aging Face: A Review

  Citation: 203

  Authors: Alina, Thilo, Wolfgang, Isaac, Tatjana, Sebastian

• Management of Synkinesis

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Jacob, Ritvik

• Scar Contractures, Hypertrophic Scars, and Keloids

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Anthony E., David A.

• Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Comprehensive Review

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Karen, Margaret, Robert

• Ear Reconstruction Using a Porous Polyethylene Framework and Temporoparietal Fascia Flap

  Citation: 163

  Authors: John, Sheryl

• Hyaluronic Acid Fillers in Soft Tissue Regeneration

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Arianna, Elisa, Silvia, Stefano

• Nerve Transfers in Facial Palsy

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Julia, Petros

• Overview of Current Thoughts on Facial Volume and Aging

  Citation: 113

  Authors: David, Robert

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