About Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal

For over 70 years, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has been the premier reference for specialists who use plastic surgery techniques or work in conjunction with a plastic surgeon. As the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, it offers a wealth of information on the latest techniques and follow-up in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Available to Society members and subscribers, the journal provides up-to-the-minute reports on various aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including:

• Breast reconstruction
• Experimental studies
• Maxillofacial reconstruction
• Hand and microsurgery
• Burn repair
• Cosmetic surgery
• Medicolegal issues

The cosmetic section offers expanded coverage on new procedures and techniques, making it an invaluable resource for professionals in the field.

All subscribers enjoy full access to the Journal’s website, which features:

• Broadcast quality videos of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures
• Podcasts
• Comprehensive article archives dating back to 1946
• Additional benefits offered by the newly-redesigned website

The goal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is to inform readers about significant developments in all areas related to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. The journal invites papers on any aspect of plastic surgery, including original clinical or laboratory research, operative procedures, comprehensive reviews, cosmetic surgery, as well as selected ideas and innovations, letters, case reports, and announcements of educational courses, meetings, and symposia.

As a monthly, peer-reviewed publication, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is dedicated to chronicling the present and laying the experimental and clinical foundations for future advances in clinical plastic and reconstructive surgery. With a potential global reach of over 13 million end-users through the Ovid online database, and free access to surgeons, hospitals, and medical schools in Third World countries through the Hinari program, it is the premier print and online source for monthly, peer-reviewed articles on plastic and reconstructive surgery.

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By serving as a valuable resource for professionals in the field, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery supports the overall mission of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care and maintain professional and ethical standards through education, research, and advocacy of socioeconomic and other professional activities.