Plastic Surgery

Aims & Scope

The aim of the journal is to be a respected international publication while serving as the major venue for Canadian Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Microsurgery, and Aesthetic Surgery within Canada.

It will consider for publication original reports of clinical and basic research relevant to plastic surgery, as well as editorials, review articles, case reports, and plastic surgery licensing examination sample questions and answers.

Manuscripts on health systems, ethics, medical history, and political and financial issues affecting practice, as well as letters to the editor are also welcomed.

The journal is pleased to accept manuscripts in both English and French.

Manuscripts are received with the understanding that they are submitted solely to the Plastic Surgery, and that none of the material contained in the manuscript has been previously published or is under consideration for publication elsewhere, with the exception of abstracts.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.428

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	34

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13153

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	188

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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.

• Auricular reconstruction for microtia: A review of available methods

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Narges, Satoru, Chul, Gordon H, John, Leila, David

• Operating room waste reduction in plastic and hand surgery

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Mark G, Douglas M

• Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Individuals: Perceived Satisfaction and Barriers to Care

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Hadal, Jill, Claire, Alan Robertson

• The evolution of functional hand replacement: From iron prostheses to hand transplantation

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Kevin J, Jaret L

• Surgical mesh for ventral incisional hernia repairs: Understanding mesh design

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Ali, Michael, Madhurima, Mohamed M, Charles E, Howard

• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol Enables Safe Same-Day Discharge After Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Danielle O., Jennifer, Carmen E., Claire

• Low-Frequency Ultrasound Debridement in Chronic Wound Healing: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Ying-Ju Ruby, Julie, Karen

• A review of hydrofluoric acid burn management

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Daniel, Achilleas, Kristy, Joel

• Comparative Cost-Effectiveness of Cranioplasty Implants

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Adam, Josie, Oleh, Paul

• Medical Student Perception of Plastic Surgery and the Impact of Mainstream Media

  Citation: 45

  Authors: S. J., S., P. J., J. G.

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