Corrective & Reconstructive Surgery for International Patients
The International Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital provides advanced revision procedures for patients whose prior surgical outcomes require expert correction — including ptosis repair, hypertrophic scar management, asymmetry correction, and complex implant revision — delivered by nationally recognised surgeons to the highest clinical standards.
Inquire Your CaseThree reasons global patients choose China for medical travel
Proven Quality
An exceptional annual patient volume means our surgeons encounter virtually every case type, complexity level, and anatomical variation — building the depth of experience that consistently delivers superior outcomes.
Significant Savings
Most procedures cost 50-70% less than in North America or Europe, with bundled packages covering treatment, accommodation, and concierge-level translation.
Destination Appeal
Modern megacities, UNESCO heritage tours, and streamlined visa options transform recovery time into a curated travel experience for patients and companions.
Why patients fly across the world to China
Not because it's cheaper — but because China offers what Western medicine simply cannot: a different medical paradigm, unmatched surgical volume, and treatment options unavailable elsewhere.
Home country: Expensive, slow, or no solution
Long wait times, prohibitive costs, or conditions Western medicine struggles to treat effectively.
China: Irreplaceable advantages
Massive case volume, unique TCM protocols, or surgical expertise refined through millions of procedures.
Focused treatment window: 2-8 weeks
Concentrated care cycles that fit medical travel — see real results before returning home.
Hospitals & doctors
Every partner facility is audited for technology, infection control, and international patient experience.
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — China's undisputed leader in plastic & reconstructive surgery, with over a century of clinical excellence.
- 🏆 Ranked #1 nationally in Plastic Surgery — Fudan Hospital Rankings 2023 (A+++ overall)
- 🎓 China's largest teaching & training base in reconstructive surgery — 52 clinical departments
- 🔬 54th globally in healthcare research (Nature Index 2025) — 15th in China
- 🌍 Designated National Reconstructive Surgery Center — the reference institution for complex plastic cases across China
- 📄 Specialty journals published at the hospital include Chinese Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — where leading surgeons publish breakthrough techniques
Why volume matters in plastic surgery: Surgeons at the Ninth People's Hospital perform more aesthetic and reconstructive procedures per year than most Western hospitals do in a decade. That repetition translates directly into precision, consistency, and dramatically lower complication rates — especially for complex Asian facial procedures.
Featured Surgeons
Dr. Yang Jun
Director, Eye Plastic Surgery
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
Specialist in ptosis correction, eyelid and nasal reconstruction, large-scale surface tumour removal via microsurgical techniques, and artificial skin substitute scar treatment. Visiting scholar at Duke University Medical Center (2008–2009).
Academic Positions & Distinctions
- PositionDirector — Eye Plastic Surgery Subspecialty Committee, Chinese Medical Association
- PositionRotating President — Cross-Strait Division, Chinese Association of Plastic Surgeons
- PositionExecutive Director — Chinese Association of Plastic Surgeons
- PositionMember — World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
- AwardShanghai Municipal Science and Technology Progress Award — First Class (2005)
- AwardShanghai Municipal Medical Science and Technology Progress Award — Second Class (2005)
Dr. Yang's research specialises in allogeneic composite tissue transplantation anatomy and immunology, with six SCI-indexed publications in this field. His improved ptosis correction technique is among the most refined in China's national plastic surgery community.
Dr. Sun Wenhai
Associate Chief Physician, Hand & Foot Reconstructive Surgery
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
Specialist in hand and foot reconstructive surgery — congenital deformity correction (macrodactyly, polydactyly, syndactyly), post-burn hand reconstruction, and microsurgical limb salvage. Internationally recognised for successful reconstruction in cases other institutions had recommended for amputation.
Clinical Achievements & International Impact
- CaseInternational limb salvage — reconstructed severe congenital macrodactyly in a paediatric patient (Brazil) after other hospitals recommended amputation, restoring normal foot function and appearance
- TechniqueMacrodactyly & overgrowth reconstruction — microsurgical debulking and precision osteotomy for congenital hand and foot overgrowth deformities
- PositionMember — Microsurgery Committee, Chinese Medical Association
- PositionMember — Microsurgery Physicians Committee, Chinese Medical Doctor Association
- PositionMember — Chinese Chapter, World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM / APREM)
- OutreachNational medical assistance missions and public welfare screening programmes, including Xinjiang / Kashgar
Dr. Sun combines advanced microsurgical technique, tumour debulking, and precise osteotomy to achieve functional and aesthetic reconstruction for complex hand and foot deformities — including severe cases other surgeons have declined to treat.
Dr. Ding Feixue
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
Specialist in Asian facial aesthetics — particularly blepharoplasty, epicanthoplasty, ptosis correction, fat grafting, and scar management. Active researcher with publications in the field's top peer-reviewed journals.
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
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2025
Overlapping Pretarsal and Preseptal Orbicularis Oculi Muscles Enhance Pretarsal Fullness: Personalized Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty for Asian Patients
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2025) — with Yu, Sun, Lu, Yang -
2025
The Role of Epicanthoplasty Modification in Revising Unsatisfactory Upper Blepharoplasty Outcomes
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, vol. 49, issue 16 — retrospective study -
2024
Knockdown of ZEB1 Inhibits Hypertrophic Scarring through Suppressing the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, vol. 154 — Cited by 3 -
2022
Comparison of Fat Derivatives via Different Mechanical Processing Techniques: Coleman Fat, Nanofat, and SVF-Gel
Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, vol. 24 — Cited by 6 -
2022
Management of Complications in 257 Cases of Breast Augmentation with Polyacrylamide Hydrogel
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, vol. 46 — Cited by 12 -
2021
Experience of Two Different Techniques of Medial Epicanthoplasty with Four-Point Homologous Design
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, vol. 45 — Cited by 7
Dr. Ding's research focuses specifically on Asian facial anatomy — making her expertise directly relevant to international patients seeking results that respect and enhance natural Asian features rather than imposing a generic aesthetic.
Patients Before & After
Clinical results from the International Department — Ptosis Correction & Upper Blepharoplasty performed by Dr. Ding Feixue.
Ptosis Correction & Upper Blepharoplasty — Case 1
Ptosis Correction & Upper Blepharoplasty — Case 2
Hand & Foot Reconstructive Surgery
Microsurgical correction of congenital and complex hand and foot deformities performed by Dr. Sun Wenhai, Associate Chief Physician — including macrodactyly reconstruction, complex finger deformity correction, and post-burn hand reconstruction.
Bilateral Toe Macrodactyly Correction — 8-Month Result
Complex Finger Deformity Reconstruction
Thumb Deformity Correction
Structured Postoperative Rehabilitation
Recovery from hand and foot reconstructive surgery is supported by a dedicated postoperative therapy programme — including guided fine motor rehabilitation exercises — to help restore dexterity and function alongside the surgical result.
Travel & visa concierge
Stay updated on visa exemptions, entry requirements, and recovery-friendly itineraries curated with licensed tour operators.
- Visa-free stays: 15-day entry for France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, and more.
- Fast-track letters: Hospital-issued invitation letters for treatment visas within 7 working days.
- Logistics: Airport fast-track, hotel bundles near partner hospitals, Mandarin/English-speaking drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions international patients ask most when considering plastic or reconstructive surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital.
Insights & resources
Which eyelid surgery do I need? Ptosis, double eyelid, lower lid fat bags explained
A practical guide to the four most common eyelid concerns — and how to know which procedure actually applies to your situation.
Read articleRevision blepharoplasty: why the first surgery failed and how correction works
Over-resection, unrecognised ptosis, asymmetry, lower lid malposition — the most common causes of unsatisfactory eyelid outcomes and what can be corrected.
Read articleRhinoplasty revision: timing, grafts, and what outcomes are actually realistic
A clinical guide for patients who have already had nose surgery and are evaluating whether further revision makes sense — including graft options and the third rhinoplasty question.
Read articleDeep plane vs SMAS facelift: what actually differs and when to consider revision
Why facelift results vary between techniques, how long they last, and how to evaluate whether a prior facelift can be meaningfully revised.
Read articlePAAG breast filler complications: removal and reconstruction
A guide for patients affected by polyacrylamide gel breast injections — covering how complications develop, what removal involves, and reconstruction options.
Read articleHow to plan plastic surgery in China from the U.S.
Step-by-step preparation checklist, insurance tips, and recovery planning for American patients travelling to Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital.
Read articlePlastic surgery cost: China vs. USA — procedure-by-procedure breakdown
Detailed cost comparison for blepharoplasty, ptosis correction, scar revision, rhinoplasty, and fat grafting between Shanghai and major U.S. cities.
See the dataHow Ninth People's Hospital serves patients from across China and the world
A look at the hospital's national rankings, international patient volume, and its annual academic conferences driving advances in reconstructive surgery.
Read moreUnhappy with surgery abroad? What an independent case review can tell you
A clinical guide for patients who had a procedure abroad, often in Turkey, and are unsure whether the result is healing normally or needs correction.
Read articlePtosis correction and blepharoplasty cost and recovery in China
What these procedures actually cost, a realistic week by week healing timeline, and how much time to plan for a trip to Shanghai.
Read articlePublic hospital or private clinic: how to choose for plastic surgery
A balanced look at how case volume, surgeon training, and complication backup differ between academic hospitals and private clinics.
Read articleShould you get a second opinion before plastic surgery?
When a second opinion matters most, how to spot a genuinely independent reviewer, and what to prepare before asking for one.
Read articleMedical tourism to China for plastic surgery: what to know
An orientation guide covering visas, vetting a provider, trip logistics, and how to validate a plan before booking flights.
Read articleA patient journey case study: revision surgery start to finish
A composite, anonymized walkthrough of what the case review, travel, procedure, and recovery process actually involves.
Read articleWhat makes revision surgery different at a large academic hospital
The structural factors behind revision expertise: case volume, multidisciplinary review, and broader reconstructive resources.
Read articleWhy plastic surgery results fail to meet expectations
A diagnostic framework covering technical, healing, and expectation related causes, and what is realistically fixable.
Read articleThe international patient checklist for plastic surgery abroad
A practical, procedure agnostic checklist covering documentation, provider questions, visas, and recovery planning.
Read articleYouTube Videos
Real medical travel experiences in China shared by bloggers from around the world
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Patient stories
Real experiences from international patients who trusted Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital for their medical journey.
"Dr. Ding Feixue spoke perfect English throughout every consultation. As someone travelling alone from London, I never felt lost or uncertain. She explained every step of my procedure clearly and the International Department at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital felt genuinely reassuring."
London, UK — Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
"What sets Dr. Ding apart is how much she genuinely cares. She spent over an hour with me during consultation, addressed every concern without rushing, and personally followed up after my procedure. I have never experienced that level of care from any surgeon."
Thomas B.
Berlin, Germany — Reconstructive Surgery
"I came with high expectations and a complex case. Dr. Ding gave me the most grounded, sensible advice I had received from any surgeon — honest about what was realistic, and the results exceeded everything I hoped for. No inflated promises, just expertise."
Camille D.
Paris, France — Plastic Surgery
"From pre-op testing to discharge paperwork, everything was handled with outstanding efficiency. Dr. Ding's team coordinated my entire treatment in a fraction of the time I had spent waiting at home. A truly impressive international service."
Ahmed K.
Dubai, UAE — Reconstructive Procedure
"Dr. Ding Feixue is simply exceptional — fluent English, extraordinary patient care, and creative solutions for a revision case two other surgeons had declined to take on. Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital international department is where I will send everyone I know."
Sydney, Australia — Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery