How do I submit my case for review at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital International Department?

International patients can submit their case through the online inquiry form on this website. You will be asked to provide details of your prior procedure, your current concern, and any supporting documentation (operative reports, clinical photographs, or imaging studies). All submissions are reviewed within 48 hours. In most cases, a preliminary clinical assessment can be conducted remotely, without requiring you to travel for an initial consultation.

Corrective & Reconstructive Surgery for International Patients

Q: Is Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital accredited for international patients?

Yes. Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital holds a Tier 3A designation — the highest classification in China's national hospital system, awarded to fewer than 6% of hospitals. The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department has ranked consistently within China's top 3 nationally in the Fudan University Hospital Rankings. The hospital has a dedicated International Department with English-speaking coordinators and produces bilingual (Chinese/English) medical documentation as standard.

Q: Do doctors at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital speak English?

The International Department provides dedicated English-language coordination throughout the patient journey — from initial enquiry through consultation, admission, operative consent, and discharge. Additional language support in Arabic, French, Korean, and Japanese is available with advance notice. Some of the department's senior surgeons, including those who have completed international fellowship training, conduct consultations directly in English.

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 Case

Three reasons global patients choose China for medical travel

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Proven Quality

Partner hospitals hold JCI or national Class III certification, offer international language services, and deliver outcomes that rival top medical centers worldwide.

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Significant Savings

Most procedures cost 50-70% less than in North America or Europe, with bundled packages covering treatment, accommodation, and concierge-level translation.

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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.

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Home country: Expensive, slow, or no solution

Long wait times, prohibitive costs, or conditions Western medicine struggles to treat effectively.

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China: Irreplaceable advantages

Massive case volume, unique TCM protocols, or surgical expertise refined through millions of procedures.

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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.

#1 in China Plastic Surgery Since 1920

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.

270K+

Surgeries / year

2,150

Hospital beds

126

Nature Index papers (2025)

4.58M

Outpatient visits / year

🏆 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. 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

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.

Patient Before & After — Ptosis Correction & Upper Blepharoplasty

Ptosis Correction & Upper Blepharoplasty — Case 1

Ptosis Correction & Upper Blepharoplasty — Case 2

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.

Plastic surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital typically costs 50–70% less than equivalent procedures in the United States or United Kingdom. Ptosis correction costs approximately $1,500–$3,000 USD in Shanghai versus $5,000–$12,000 in the US. Revision blepharoplasty ranges from $2,000–$4,500 in Shanghai compared to $8,000–$18,000 in the US. All prices include pre-operative assessment and post-operative follow-up care.

Yes. Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital holds a Tier 3A designation — the highest classification in China's national hospital system, awarded to fewer than 6% of hospitals. The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department has ranked consistently within China's top 3 nationally in the Fudan University Hospital Rankings. The hospital has a dedicated International Department with English-speaking coordinators and produces bilingual (Chinese/English) medical documentation as standard.

International patients can access the full range of plastic and reconstructive procedures, including: ptosis correction (drooping eyelid repair), revision blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid), epicanthoplasty and medial canthus revision, hypertrophic and keloid scar management, rhinoplasty revision, implant revision and removal, fat grafting correction, facial asymmetry correction, and post-trauma reconstructive repair. Craniofacial reconstruction for congenital or oncological cases is also available.

International patients can submit their case through the online inquiry form on this page. You will be asked to provide details of your prior procedure, your current concern, and any supporting documentation. All submissions are reviewed within 48 hours. In most cases, a preliminary clinical assessment can be conducted remotely, without requiring you to travel for an initial consultation.

The International Department provides dedicated English-language coordination throughout the patient journey from enquiry through discharge. Additional language support in Arabic, French, Korean, and Japanese is available with advance notice. Some of the department's senior surgeons, including those with international fellowship training, conduct consultations directly in English.

Insights & resources

Guide

How 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.

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Comparison

Plastic 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 data

Spotlight

How 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.

YouTube Videos

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Request a Clinical Assessment

Submit Your Case for Review

International contact: Dr. Ding Feixue — International Department, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital

Complete the form below as thoroughly as possible. The more detail you provide about your prior procedure and current concern, the more accurately our team can assess whether corrective surgery is indicated. All submissions are reviewed within 48 hours.

01 — Personal Details

Full Name *

Email Address *

WhatsApp / Phone

Age

Country of Residence *

02 — Prior Procedure & Current Concern

Type of Correction Sought *

Where was your prior procedure performed?

Describe the outcome of your prior procedure and your current concern *

Have you sought correction elsewhere previously?

03 — Supporting Documentation

Do you have the operative report from your prior surgery?

Do you have clinical photographs of your current concern?

Do you have any imaging studies (CT, MRI, ultrasound)?

Document sharing preference

04 — Travel & Timeline

Preferred Travel Period

How many days can you remain in Shanghai?

Preferred Language for Communication

Urgency

I understand that submitting this form constitutes an enquiry only and does not establish a patient–physician relationship. I consent to being contacted by the International Department at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital to discuss my case. *

All submissions reviewed within 48 hours. Complete information ensures the most accurate assessment.

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."

Elena M.
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."

Priya S.
Sydney, Australia — Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery