Impact Factor
2.98
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.10
2,031 total citations
h5-index
27
h5 depth signal
Cited share
50.2%
946 of 1,886
Total citations
2,031
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.10
External metric anchor
Self-citation
14.4%
292 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
2,399
United States
2,333
Turkey
1,332
South Korea
1,254
Brazil
498
Citing Fields of Research
Cosmetic Surgery
5,590
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
3,903
Abdominal Surgery
1,586
Congenital Disorders
930
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
824
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
19,674
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
1,886
946 cited publications
Last 12 months
1,456
121.3 publications/month
Open access share
4.7%
69 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
2,399 citing publications
Leading citing field
Cosmetic Surgery
5,590 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
15 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1,Jan. 1990-
v1n1,Jan. 1990-
v1n1,Jan. 1990-v10n6,Nov. 1999
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Cosmetic Surgery
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Broad Categories
Dentistry
General Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Cell Differentiation & Development
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
MeSH Descriptors
Face
Facial Bones
Skull
Surgery, Plastic
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/scs.0000000000013403
Open DOI
Canadian Ukraine Surgical Aid Program—Resurrection of the Temporalis Muscle Flap in War Injuries
Background: The Canadian Ukraine Surgical Aid Program (CUSAP) was established to provide reconstructive craniofacial care to victims of war injuries in Ukraine. Operating under mission constraints—limited resources, staged follow-up by l...
02
DOI 10.1097/scs.0000000000013499
Open DOI
Reconstruction of Divided Eyelid Nevus Using an Expanded Forehead Flap Supplied by the Supratrochlear Artery
Purpose: Divided eyelid nevi pose significant challenges for affected individuals. Traditional surgical options often result in a suboptimal color or texture match. This study evaluates the outcomes of using an expanded forehead flap for...
03
DOI 10.1097/scs.0000000000013118
Open DOI
Unexpected Oil Cyst Formation Following Lower Blepharoplasty Despite Adinizer-Assisted Microfat Grafting: Limitations of Fat Particle Size Reduction
Oil cyst formation after periocular autologous fat grafting is infrequently reported but represents a clinically relevant complication because it may present as a palpable mass and mimic other eyelid lesions. Various fat-processing techn...
04
DOI 10.1097/scs.0000000000013475
Open DOI
Top 30 Most Cited Articles on Festoons, Malar Mounds, Malar Bags, and Malar Edema: A Bibliometric Analysis
Background: Festoons, malar mounds, malar bags, and malar edema are recognized sources of patient dissatisfaction after lower-eyelid and midface rejuvenation. Unfortunately, they remain treatment-resistant in periorbital aesthetics. No s...
05
DOI 10.1097/scs.0000000000013487
Open DOI
Modified Distraction Lengthening Via a Cross-Nail Bed Approach for Aesthetic Reconstruction of Traumatic Fingertip Defects
Objective: To report the clinical effect of distraction lengthening through a cross-nail bed incision for the correction of traumatic nail deformity. Methods: A retrospective case series of patients with traumatic short nail deformity wh...
06
DOI 10.1097/scs.0000000000013492
Open DOI
Comparative Analysis of Root Resorption in Surgery-first Approach vs Conventional Orthognathic Approach: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study
Objective: This retrospective clinical study aimed to compare root resorption between the surgery-first approach (SFA) and conventional orthognathic approach (COA) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: Forty-one skeletal c...
07
DOI 10.1097/scs.0000000000013481
Open DOI
Management of Patients With Primary Cutaneous and/or Salivary Gland Malignancies With Trigeminal Nerve Involvement at Presentation
Advanced head and neck cutaneous and/or salivary carcinomas with cranial nerve involvement pose a complex therapeutic challenge with a lack of consensus regarding optimal management. The current study examines postoperative and oncologic...
08
DOI 10.1097/scs.0000000000013450
Open DOI
Anatomy of the Upper Lip and Nose Muscular Bundle Tendon and Its Application During Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair
Background: While several authors have previously described the anatomy of the nasolabial muscles in patients with unilateral cleft lip, some personal intraoperative findings may provide additional information on this topic. The aim of t...
09
DOI 10.1097/scs.0000000000013494
Open DOI
Global Research Trends in Pediatric Craniofacial Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury: A Bibliometric Analysis of 1271 Publications (2016–2026)
Introduction: Pediatric craniofacial trauma, characterized by forceful blows or injuries to the facial bones or fragile skull of a child, can present symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is a key player in the increased mortalit...
10
DOI 10.1097/scs.0000000000013449
Open DOI
Salivary Cutaneous Fistula Caused by Submandibular Sialolithiasis in an Adolescent
Pediatric submandibular sialolithiasis with a salivary cutaneous fistula is exceptionally rare. A 15-year-old boy presented with a 4-month history of a persistent right submandibular inflammatory lesion with a central opening and hypergr...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Quarterly.
Title from cover.
Place of publication varies.
Frequency varies.
Also issued online.