New JPRAS & ICOPLAST Publication Partnership

JPRAS and ICOPLAST are proud to announce a new strategic partnership, designed to advance education and research in plastic surgery internationally. This collaboration will help to extend the journal’s reach across the world, including in regions where additional support is needed to publish work in the field of plastic surgery.

JPRAS continues to grow as a truly international journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery, upholding fair and rigorous peer-review processes alongside the fastest turnaround times in the field. Supported by an international and diverse Editorial Advisory Board, a highly experienced team of Scientific Editors from Europe and the United States, and the broadest global authorship in the speciality, the journal remains committed to supporting access to the latest insights in plastic surgery, regardless of geographic location or economic context.

Similarly, ICOPLAST is committed to the further education, communication and advancement of the speciality of plastic surgery globally with a membership representing more than 20,000 plastic surgeons worldwide. In Autumn 2026, a Special Edition of JPRAS will be published that will feature papers submitted by members of the ICOPLAST National Plastic Surgery Societies. This Special Edition will be freely available for all to read.

“ The Journal of Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery remains committed to supporting the global plastic surgery community by publishing current, high-quality and international research across both JPRAS and JPRAS Open. This collaboration with ICOPLAST will broaden the reach of JPRAS content and encourage even greater diversity in the submission of clinically relevant research from around the world. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with ICOPLAST as we work together to enhance access to education and promote evidence-based practice in plastic surgery.” - Adam J Reid, Editor-in-Chief of JPRAS

“ ICOPLAST is very happy to collaborate with JPRAS, reinforcing our commitment to further advance the education of plastic surgeons worldwide. We are proud to work with JPRAS and our National Plastic Surgery Society members providing publication and learning opportunities to our members from all over the world.” - Eva-Maria Baur, President of ICOPLAST

JPRAS and ICOPLAST look forward to working together to support those currently in and those new to the plastic surgery field.

To get involved with JPRAS, you can submit your work for publication or join as a reviewer to play a vital role in strengthening the peer-review process that ensures the highest quality in academic publishing in plastic surgery. Follow the links below for more information or to get in touch.

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