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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a journal published on the Lippincott Williams & Wilkins platform.

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Subject Surgery

Impact Factor 3.4

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Closed

ISSN 0032-1052

eISSN 1529-4242

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Optional hybrid open access APC is $3,997 under CC-BY-NC-ND or $4,668 under CC-BY; taxes/VAT excluded.

Submission Instructions

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission.

Abstract An abstract is required for Original Articles. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The structured abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.

Manuscript The manuscript body must be 3000 words. The manuscript must begin with a structured abstract followed by the manuscript body, references, and legends.

References References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be numbered and cited in numerical order in the text.

Figures & Tables Original Articles may include up to 20 figure pieces and tables combined. Figures and tables must not be embedded within the manuscript text document and must be uploaded separately. Each individual image or panel of a multi-panel figure counts as one figure piece.

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Experimental Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be limited to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions, and end with a 1-2 sentence Clinical Relevance Statement.

Manuscript Manuscript body length must be 3000 words. Manuscript must include a 1-2 sentence Clinical Relevance Statement in the required submission field and at the end of the abstract.

References References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be numbered and cited in numerical order in the text.

Figures & Tables Experimental Articles may include up to 20 figure pieces and tables combined. Figures and tables must not be embedded within the manuscript text document and must be uploaded separately. Each individual image or panel of a multi-panel figure counts as one figure piece.

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Special Topics

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission.

Abstract An abstract is required and the article must begin with a brief summary. The abstract must be 250 words. The summary does not need to be structured or organized with headings.

Manuscript The manuscript body must be 3000 words. The article must begin with a brief summary.

References References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be numbered and cited in numerical order in the text.

Figures & Tables Special Topics may include up to 20 figure pieces and tables combined. Figures and tables must not be embedded within the manuscript text document and must be uploaded separately. Each individual image or panel of a multi-panel figure counts as one figure piece.

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Ideas & Innovations

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission.

Abstract Ideas & Innovations must include a 250-word summary instead of a formal abstract. The summary must be limited to 250 words. The summary must be unstructured.

Manuscript The manuscript body must be 1000 words. The manuscript must include a section presenting the idea, innovation, or technique and a Discussion section.

References References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be numbered and cited in numerical order in the text.

Figures & Tables Ideas & Innovations may include up to 4 figure pieces and tables combined. Figures and tables must not be embedded within the manuscript text document and must be uploaded separately. All figures and tables must be numbered and cited in numerical order in the text.

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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.

Abstract Abstract is not required.

Manuscript Manuscript body length must be 500 words. Letter must discuss or comment on material recently published in PRS, and its title must be identical to the title of the published article being discussed.

References Letter may include up to 5 references. References must follow American Medical Association style. The first reference in the list must be the complete reference for the article being discussed.

Figures & Tables Letter may include up to 2 figure pieces and tables combined. Figures and tables must not be embedded within the manuscript text document and must be uploaded separately.

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Recent Publications

Reply: Predictors of Facial Synkinesis Severity

Shai M. Rozen, Benjamin Rail

10.1097/prs.0000000000012656

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Somebody Teach Us Something: The Legacy of Kevin C. Chung, MD, MS, the 7th Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Aaron Weinstein

10.1097/prs.0000000000013053

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Discussion: Principles and Techniques to Reduce the Incidence of Fistula: A Review of over 1000 Cleft Palate Repairs by a Single Surgeon

Solomon Lee, Raymond W. Tse, Srinivas M. Susarla

10.1097/prs.0000000000012729

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PRS Journal Club: Trends in Breast Tissue Augmentation and Nanofat Utilization

Christopher L. Kalmar, Lucas M. Harrison, Priyanka Naidu

10.1097/prs.0000000000012998

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Spotlight in Plastic Surgery: April 2026: Correction

Brett T. Phillips, Darren B. Abbas, Jesse Chou, Jose A. Foppiani, Amir-Ala Mahmoud, Giulio Marinello, Francisco Moura, Ruby Abu Nassar, Imran Rizvi, Charbel Saad, Agata Szulia, Colin G. White-Dzuro, Sacha Williams, Pooja Yesantharao

10.1097/prs.0000000000013142

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted manuscripts are aimed to be published ahead of print within 10 business days following final acceptance, or within 10 business days following payment for Hybrid Open Access papers. Electronic page proofs must be returned within 48 hours of receipt. Revisions not resubmitted after 365 calendar days are withdrawn.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required as a necessary file for submission. An additional cover letter signed by all authors is required for post-submission authorship changes. Salami-slicing disclosures should be discussed in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a hybrid open access journal. Open access publication is optional and requires an APC of $3,997 under CC-BY-NC-ND or $4,668 under CC-BY, excluding tax/VAT.

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Research Topics

Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques Breast Implant and Reconstruction Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques Cleft Lip and Palate Research Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Body Contouring and Surgery Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research Surgical Sutures and Adhesives Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies Digital Imaging in Medicine History of Medical Practice Wound Healing and Treatments Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research Facial Trauma and Fracture Management Dermatologic Treatments and Research Diversity and Career in Medicine Biomedical Ethics and Regulation Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Bone fractures and treatments Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation Tracheal and airway disorders

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