About the Journal

Plastic surgery is where surgical precision meets aesthetic judgment, where reconstruction restores not just anatomy but dignity, and where technical innovation transforms what is surgically possible. Kmed Journal of Plastic Surgery exists for the plastic surgeons, reconstructive surgeons, and surgical innovators who understand that outcomes are measured not just in wound healing, but in patient satisfaction and quality of life.

We publish original research, surgical case reports, operative technique descriptions, aesthetic outcome studies, and systematic reviews across the full breadth of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Whether you are reporting flap survival rates, documenting a complex facial reconstruction, or evaluating patient satisfaction after aesthetic procedures — if it advances how plastic surgery is performed, how complications are managed, or how outcomes are measured, it belongs here. Every submission undergoes rigorous peer review, and every published article is freely accessible to the global plastic surgery community.

Scope & Focus Areas

We welcome submissions across all dimensions of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including:

• Reconstructive Surgery — post-trauma reconstruction, post-oncologic reconstruction, and functional restoration
• Burn Surgery & Scar Management — acute burn care, skin grafting, contracture release, and scar revision
• Hand & Microsurgery — hand trauma, nerve repair, tendon reconstruction, replantation, and free tissue transfer
• Breast Reconstruction — post-mastectomy reconstruction, flap techniques, implant-based reconstruction, and oncoplastic surgery
• Facial Trauma & Reconstruction — maxillofacial fractures, facial nerve injury, cleft repair, and craniofacial surgery
• Aesthetic Surgery — rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift, body contouring, and cosmetic breast surgery
• Cleft Lip & Palate — primary repair, secondary revisions, speech outcomes, and multidisciplinary care
• Skin Cancer Reconstruction — defect closure after Mohs surgery, local flaps, and oncologic reconstruction
• Pressure Ulcer & Wound Management — chronic wound care, flap coverage, and limb salvage
• Post-Bariatric Body Contouring — abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, and massive weight loss reconstruction
• Gender Affirmation Surgery — facial feminization, chest surgery, and genital reconstruction
• Non-Surgical Aesthetics — botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and minimally invasive procedures
• Flap Surgery & Vascular Territories — local, regional, and free flaps, perforator anatomy, and flap design
• Patient-Reported Outcomes — satisfaction surveys, quality of life measures, and aesthetic assessment tools

Why Publish With Us

Open Access Your research reaches every plastic surgeon, reconstructive surgeon, and aesthetic practitioner — without paywalls. Published articles are freely accessible worldwide from the date of publication.

Peer Review You Can Trust Every manuscript is reviewed by subject-matter experts in plastic and reconstructive surgery. We prioritize operative technique clarity, aesthetic outcomes, and patient-centered results.

Fast Turnaround Initial editorial decision within 21 days. We understand that plastic surgery residents preparing for board exams and busy surgeons managing complex reconstructive cases need timely publication decisions.

Author-Centered Process Dedicated editorial support from submission through publication — with guidance on pre/post-operative photography standards, flap anatomy diagrams, patient consent for photographic documentation, and aesthetic outcome assessment.

Indexed & Discoverable Published articles are optimized for discoverability, ensuring your surgical techniques and aesthetic outcomes reach the plastic surgeons and trainees who can learn from them.

Who Should Submit

Kmed Journal of Plastic Surgery is the right home for your work if you are a:

• MCh Plastic Surgery resident or DNB candidate with a case report, flap outcome study, or reconstructive technique innovation
• Plastic surgeon with original research, complication analyses, or aesthetic outcome data
• Reconstructive surgeon managing trauma, burns, or oncologic defects and documenting functional and aesthetic outcomes
• Faculty member or HOD in a Plastic Surgery department looking to build departmental research output and visibility
• Microsurgeon, hand surgeon, or craniofacial surgeon with subspecialty technique modifications

If your work improves how reconstruction is performed, how aesthetics are achieved, or how patient satisfaction is measured — this journal is for you.

Article Types Accepted

Type	Description
Original Research	Prospective or retrospective studies with primary plastic surgery data
Case Reports	Rare presentations, complex reconstructions, or innovative surgical solutions
Case Series	Multiple cases illustrating flap outcomes, complication patterns, or technique evolution
Surgical Technique Articles	Step-by-step operative descriptions with photographs, anatomical diagrams, and outcome data
Review Articles	Systematic, narrative, or scoping reviews of plastic surgery evidence
Aesthetic Outcome Studies	Patient satisfaction scores, photographic assessments, and quality of life measures
Complication Analyses	Flap failure, infection, revision rates, and adverse event reporting
Short Communications	Preliminary findings, novel observations, or brief operative insights
Letters to the Editor	Responses, perspectives, or brief plastic surgery commentaries

Submit Your Work

Every flap you raised, every facial reconstruction you performed, every patient's confidence you restored — that operative skill and outcome data matters beyond your operating theatre. Published, it becomes a resource for every plastic surgery resident learning reconstructive ladders, every general surgeon managing a complex wound, and every aesthetic surgeon refining their technique.

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