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Plastic Surgery Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Plastic Surgery in one click — DocuGuru applies the official SAGE template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Plastic Surgery format

Plastic Surgery is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques, Breast Implant and Reconstruction, Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Plastic Surgery, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inReconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Breast Implant and Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques Diversity and Career in Medicine
ISSN2292-5503
Citation impact (2-yr)0.98
h-index31
i10-index260
Total citations7,962
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Toronto
Journal websiteus.sagepub.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Plastic Surgery per year

110
2014
117
2015
65
2016
50
2017
50
2018
38
2019
62
2020
92
2021
79
2022
104
2023
79
2024
87
2025

Citation impact of Plastic Surgery by publication year

1K
2014
1.1K
2015
597
2016
695
2017
634
2018
352
2019
417
2020
490
2021
273
2022
198
2023
134
2024
83
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Plastic Surgery

Auricular reconstruction for microtia: A review of available methods

Narges Baluch, Satoru Nagata, Chul Park et al. · 1 Mar 2014

Several surgical techniques have been described for auricular reconstruction. Autologous reconstruction using costal cartilage is the most widely accepted technique of microtia repair. However, other techniques have certain indications and should be discussed with patients and families when planning for an auricular reconstruction. In the present review, the authors discuss the main surgical techniques for…

The evolution of functional hand replacement: From iron prostheses to hand transplantation

Kevin J. Zuo, Jaret L. Olson · 1 Mar 2014

The hand is an integral component of the human body, with an incredible spectrum of functionality. In addition to possessing gross and fine motor capabilities essential for physical survival, the hand is fundamental to social conventions, enabling greeting, grooming, artistic expression and syntactical communication. The loss of one or both hands is, thus, a devastating…

Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Individuals: Perceived Satisfaction and Barriers to Care

Hadal El-Hadi, Jill P. Stone, Claire Temple‐Oberle et al. · 23 Apr 2018

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived satisfaction and barriers to care for transgender patients after they decide to undergo gender-affirming surgery (GAS). METHOD: A survey consisting of 21 multiple-choice and short-answer questions was distributed to transgender organizations and online forums across Canada and the United States. The data were then…

Operating room waste reduction in plastic and hand surgery

Mark G. Albert, Douglas M. Rothkopf · 1 Dec 2015

Background Operating rooms (ORs), combined with labour and delivery suites, account for approximately 70% of hospital waste. Previous studies have reported that recycling can have a considerable financial impact on a hospital-wide basis; however, its importance in the OR has not been demonstrated. Objective To propose a method of decreasing cost through judicious selection of…

A review of hydrofluoric acid burn management

Daniel McKee, Achilleas Thoma, Kristy Bailey et al. · 1 Jun 2014

Hydrofluoric acid (HF) causes a unique chemical burn. Much of the current treatment knowledge of HF burns is derived from case reports, small case series, animal studies and anecdotal evidence. The management can be challenging because clinical presentation and severity of these burns vary widely. Plastic surgeons managing burn patients must have a basic understanding…

Plastic Surgery template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Plastic Surgery format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Plastic Surgery template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Plastic Surgery use?
Plastic Surgery uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Plastic Surgery, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Plastic Surgery?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Plastic Surgery document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Plastic Surgery template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Plastic Surgery format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Plastic Surgery?
Plastic Surgery is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Plastic Surgery template matches SAGE's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Plastic Surgery PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Plastic Surgery template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Plastic Surgery template cost?
You can start writing in the Plastic Surgery template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Plastic Surgery PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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