Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

Aims & Scope

​The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery serves as a forum of communication for all those involved in craniofacial surgery, maxillofacial surgery and pediatric plastic surgery.

Coverage ranges from practical aspects of craniofacial surgery to the basic science that underlies surgical practice.

The journal publishes original articles, scientific reviews, editorials and invited commentary, abstracts and selected articles from international journals, and occasional international bibliographies in craniofacial surgery.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12926

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3220

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.437

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	90

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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

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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.

• International Anthropometric Study of Facial Morphology in Various Ethnic Groups/Races

  Citation: 539

  Authors: Leslie G, Marko J, Christopher R

• The Critical Size Defect as an Experimental Model To Test Bone Repair Materials

  Citation: 489

  Authors: Jeffrey O., James C.

• Management of Severe Maxillary Deficiency in Childhood and Adolescence Through Distraction Osteogenesis With an External, Adjustable, Rigid Distraction Device

  Citation: 379

  Authors: John W., Alvaro A.

• Clinical Outcome in Cranioplasty: Critical Review in Long-Term Follow-Up

  Citation: 325

  Authors: Andrea, Ian T., Takeshi, Khaled, Vincent

• Platelet Rich Plasma: Biology and New Technology

  Citation: 281

  Authors: William S, Barry L

• Anthropometric Precision and Accuracy of Digital Three-Dimensional Photogrammetry

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Seth M., Sybill, Daniel P., Rick A., Alex A., Mary L.

• An Increase in Infant Cranial Deformity with Supine Sleeping Position

  Citation: 264

  Authors: Louis C., Lisa R., John A., William O.

• Intra- and Perioperative Complications of the LeFort I Osteotomy: A Prospective Evaluation of 1000 Patients

  Citation: 236

  Authors: Franz-Josef, Carola, Gwen, Thomas, Andrea, Johannes, Peter

• Active Counterpositioning or Orthotic Device to Treat Positional Plagiocephaly?

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Benjamin P. T., Tristan B.

• Cranioplasty

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Bruno, Nicola, Angela, Massimo, Alex, Pier Camillo

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