The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital is the largest maxillofacial surgery center in Asia, completing a large number of high-difficulty maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive operations every year. Its technical strength ranks among the world's leading institutions, attracting patients from around the globe.
Academic strength and signature techniques
The department has accumulated deep experience in craniomaxillofacial surgery, orthognathic surgery and facial contouring, forming a complete system from diagnosis and surgical design to postoperative rehabilitation. The application of digital surgical design and 3D-printed guides has brought surgical precision and safety to new heights.
At the same time, the hospital performs many charity operations for congenital deformity correction and post-trauma reconstruction, giving the department significant influence in Asia and beyond.
Common treatments
Common services include facial contouring (zygoma, mandibular angle, chin), orthognathic surgery (underbite, mandibular retrusion, etc.), craniomaxillofacial trauma repair, congenital cleft lip and palate repair, and various facial rejuvenation procedures.
Guide for international patients
International patients planning to visit Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital are advised to prepare imaging data and medical records in advance and book an expert outpatient consultation through formal channels. MedBridge can assist international patients with hospital booking, interpretation accompaniment, pre-surgery communication and postoperative follow-up, making cross-border treatment smoother.