Impact Factor
3.06
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.96
467 total citations
h5-index
23
h5 depth signal
Cited share
60.7%
147 of 242
Total citations
467
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.97
External metric anchor
Self-citation
6.6%
31 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
503
China
223
South Korea
70
Germany
64
Denmark
53
Citing Fields of Research
Dermatology
614
Laser Therapy
447
Medical Physics
175
Wounds & Ulcers
113
Cosmetic Surgery
79
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
5,255
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
242
147 cited publications
Last 12 months
149
12.4 publications/month
Open access share
30.9%
46 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
503 citing publications
Leading citing field
Dermatology
614 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
8 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, 1980-
v1n1, 1980-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Dermatology
Laser Therapy
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Contributor
International Society for Laser Surgery
Contributor
International Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine
Contributor
Gynecological Laser Society
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Therapeutics
Dermatology
MeSH Descriptors
Laser Therapy
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1002/lsm.70219
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02
DOI 10.1002/lsm.70216
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03
DOI 10.1002/lsm.70218
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Evaluation of Fundus Radiation Intensity During Femtosecond Photoemulsification Cataract Surgery
Objectives: Femtosecond photoemulsification cataract surgery requires a higher total laser dose than conventional femtosecond laser‐assisted cataract surgery, raising concerns about potential retinal exposure. This study aimed to develop...
04
DOI 10.1002/lsm.70214
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Carbon Dioxide Fractional Laser Versus Micro‐Plasma Radiofrequency for Hypertrophic Scar: A Two‐Center, Open‐Label, Randomized, Split‐Scar Study
Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the effect and safety of carbon dioxide fractional laser (CDFL) and micro‐plasma radiofrequency (MPRF) for the treatment of hypertrophic scars (HSs). Methods: Symmetric HSs were divided into...
05
DOI 10.1002/lsm.70217
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Comparative Assessment of 532/1064‐nm KTP/Nd: YAG and 595‐nm Pulsed Dye Laser for Cutaneous Vascular Lesions: A Prospective Split‐Site Study
Objectives: This exploratory pilot study aims to characterize effective laser settings and evaluate the clinical outcomes and tolerability of a dual‐wavelength 532/1064‐nm KTP/Nd: YAG laser system compared to a 595‐nm pulsed dye laser wi...
06
DOI 10.1002/lsm.70212
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Development and Characterization of Liposomes Containing a Zn(II) Porphyrin Derivative for the Application of Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Objectives: This study aims to synthesize and characterize lipid nanosystems (liposomes) for the incorporation of a Zn(II) porphyrin derivative, Zn(II) meso‐tetrakis(N‐n‐hexylpyridinium‐2‐yl)porphyrin (ZnTnHex‐2‐PyP4+, ZnPH), intending t...
07
DOI 10.1002/lsm.70215
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Institutional Variation in Laser Access, Workflow, and Safety Practices Among Urologists: A Contemporary Survey
Objectives: Lasers are integral to contemporary endourologic stone surgery; however, reported institutional practices regarding laser access, personnel requirements, and safety protocols vary. We sought to characterize respondent‐reporte...
08
DOI 10.1002/lsm.70213
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Comparison of the Clinical Effectiveness of Two Photobiomodulation Systems for Facial Nerve Dysfunction Following Temporomandibular Joint Surgery
Objective: To compare the clinical effectiveness of two photobiomodulation systems for the management of facial nerve dysfunction following temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery. Materials and Methods: Twenty‐four patients who developed ...
09
DOI 10.1002/lsm.70203
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1030‐nm Ultrashort‐Pulse Laser Irradiation Is Associated With a Delayed Reduction in Cellular Metabolic Activity in A549 Cells
Objectives: This exploratory study aimed to assess acute and delayed changes in relative CCK‐8‐derived cellular metabolic activity across selected 1030‐nm ultrashort‐pulse laser parameters in A549 lung adenocarcinoma cells and to charact...
10
DOI 10.1002/lsm.70211
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Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Also issued online.
Official journal of: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, International Society for Laser Surgery, and Gynecological Laser Society, <1984->; official journal of the ASLMS, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc., <2005->
(1989)19890816 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper