Impact Factor
2.91
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.26
1,079 total citations
h5-index
26
h5 depth signal
Cited share
50.2%
431 of 859
Total citations
1,079
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.15
External metric anchor
Self-citation
17.5%
189 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
3,087
China
226
Canada
192
South Korea
159
United Kingdom
116
Citing Fields of Research
Dermatology
2,435
Cosmetic Surgery
1,632
Oncology
631
Wounds & Ulcers
552
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
215
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
14,133
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
859
431 cited publications
Last 12 months
478
39.8 publications/month
Open access share
3.1%
15 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
3,087 citing publications
Leading citing field
Dermatology
2,435 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v21n1,Jan. 1995-
v21n1,Jan. 1995-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Dermatology
Cosmetic Surgery
Oncology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Broad Categories
Dermatology
General Surgery
MeSH Descriptors
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures.
Skin Diseases
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/dss.0000000000005382
Open DOI
Nanofat Transfer to the Face: How We Do It
BACKGROUND: Nanofat transfer is a mechanically emulsified, cell-based autologous fat product used to improve facial skin quality through the paracrine activity of adipose-derived stem cells and growth factors. OBJECTIVE: To provide derma...
02
03
DOI 10.1097/dss.0000000000005356
Open DOI
Myths and Misconceptions in Botulinum Toxin Practice: An Evidence-Based Review
Was not provided for this article.
04
DOI 10.1097/dss.0000000000005394
Open DOI
Areas of High Risk and High Reward: Temple, Nose, Lip, and Jawline Filler
BACKGROUND: Soft tissue filler treatment of the temple, nose, lip, and jawline can produce substantial aesthetic improvement but contain risks ranging from contour irregularities to tissue necrosis, vision loss, and embolic events. OBJEC...
05
DOI 10.1097/dss.0000000000005401
Open DOI
Are “Pressure Dressings” Truly Applying Pressure? A Pilot Study in Mohs Surgery
Was not provided for this article.
06
DOI 10.1097/dss.0000000000005388
Open DOI
Association Between Time to Definitive Surgery and Survival Outcomes in Amelanotic Melanoma: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Was not provided for this article.
07
DOI 10.1097/dss.0000000000005413
Open DOI
Risk Factors for Positive Margins After Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma Excision and Prognostic Impact of Margin Positivity: A National Cancer Database Analysis
Was not provided for this article.
08
DOI 10.1097/dss.0000000000005391
Open DOI
Practice Preferences of Mohs Histology Technicians: A Web-Based Survey
BACKGROUND: Frozen section processing (FSP) enables real-time histologic margin assessment during Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). FSP techniques are variable, and processing speeds are poorly characterized. OBJECTIVE: To identify rate-l...
09
DOI 10.1097/dss.0000000000005371
Open DOI
Complications, Treatments, and Outcomes of Self-Injecting Substances Into the Body
Was not provided for this article.
10
DOI 10.1097/dss.0000000000005385
Open DOI
Dermatologic Surgery Trends in the Past Decade, 2014 to 2024: A Cross-Sectional Study
BACKGROUND: Dermatologic surgery research has expanded significantly, but comprehensive analysis of recent publication trends is needed to guide future priorities. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze publication trends in der...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Imprint varies.
Also issued online.
Vol. 21, no. 2 (FEB 1995)19950518 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper