Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing

Aims & Scope

Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing (PAN Journal) is a quarterly journal that has been published continuously since 1980 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW).

The journal presents the most current information about plastic and aesthetic nursing practice.

PAN features clinical articles covering a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.

Articles about patient education techniques and research findings are also included, as well as articles discussing the important ethical issues and trends in this expanding clinical nursing specialty.

The journal additionally provides relevant continuing education contact hours in every issue.

Members of ISPAN receive the journal as a benefit of membership.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.180

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	22476

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	60

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, 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.

• Fat Embolism After Plastic Surgery: A Case Report

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Minh Quang

• Breast Implant Surgery: An Overview of the Risks and Health Complications

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Jessica, Paul, Robyn, Michael

• Oxidative Stress Status and Its Relationship to Skin Aging

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Rachel, Jeffrey

• Study of Genetic Mutations and Their Association With the Development of Atopic Dermatitis and Other Skin Diseases

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Ilona

• A Review of Aesthetic Gynecologic Procedures for Women

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Katarzyna, Agnieszka, Joanna, Artur

• Expanded Paramedian Forehead Flap for Nasal Reconstruction Following Congenital Nevus Excision

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Ranjit Kumar, Sudeshna, Manojit, Sourabh Shankar

• Effects of Two Different Cold Application Methods After Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Arzu, Ganime Esra, Serap

• Reduction Mammaplasty in Younger Patients: An Evidence-Based Approach to Treatment

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Ava G., Catherine T., Laura C., Charles D., Brian I.

• Ultrasonography-Guided Intra-Arterial Hyaluronidase Treatment of Vascular Occlusions

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Alison, Michelle Dyment

• Facial Feminization Surgery: Part 1 of the Plastic Surgeon's Perspective of Gender-Affirming Surgery

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Alexander R., Sinan K., Sara

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