Patient's Guide: China's Top 10 Plastic Surgery Hospitals (2023 Fudan Rankings)

Elva Chen
Jul 25
2 min read

Updated: Aug 5

China's Plastic Surgery: A Rising Global Powerhouse

China has rapidly advanced to become a global leader in plastic and reconstructive surgery, known for its innovative techniques in microsurgery, craniofacial reconstruction, and aesthetic procedures. The country excels in complex cases like facial allotransplantation and gender-affirming surgery, with survival rates matching top U.S. and European centers. Chinese surgeons are pioneers in 3D-printed implants and stem cell-based tissue engineering, while integrating traditional concepts like "facial harmony" into modern practice. However, ethical oversight of cosmetic procedures remains a growing focus.

China's Top 10 Plastic Surgery Hospitals (2023 Fudan Rankings), top one is Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital — Patient's Guide: China's Top 10 Plastic Surgery Hospitals (2023 Fudan Rankings)

Top Plastic Surgery Hospitals in China (2023 Rankings)

1. Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital

Reputation Score: 10.865
Highlights: World leader in craniofacial surgery and vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA). Performed Asia’s first successful face transplant.
Key Figures: Prof. Li Qingfeng, innovator of 3D-printed ear reconstruction and stem cell-assisted fat grafting.

2. Plastic Surgery Hospital, CAMS

Reputation Score: 10.058
Highlights: National referral center for congenital deformities (e.g., cleft palate) and burn reconstruction. Developed the "Beijing Protocol" for microtia repair.
Key Figures: Dr. Qi Zuoliang, pioneer in breast reconstruction post-mastectomy; Prof. Cao Yilin, a leader in tissue engineering

3. Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

Reputation Score: 6.394
Highlights: Specializes in gender reassignment surgery and body contouring.
Key Figures: Prof. Xiao Zhi, renowned for phalloplasty techniques.

4. Peking Union Medical College Hospital

Reputation Score: 6.058
Highlights: Expertise in lymphedema surgery and facial paralysis reconstruction.
Key Figures: Dr. Wang Xiaojun, authority on peripheral nerve repair.

5. Xijing Hospital

Reputation Score: 5.192
Highlights: Military-linked innovations in traumatic limb salvage and battlefield reconstructive surgery.
Key Figures: Dr. Han Dong, expert in composite tissue transplantation.

Hospitals Ranked 6–10

Rank	Hospital	Reputation Score
6	Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology	4.817
7	Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University	2.625
8	First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University	2.163
9	The First Hospital of China Medical University	2.087
10	Peking University Third Hospital	1.548

Why This Matters: China’s plastic surgery sector uniquely blends high-volume clinical experience (e.g., congenital cases) with cutting-edge research, particularly in bionic reconstruction. Shanghai Ninth Hospital rivals global giants like Cleveland Clinic in craniofacial innovation.

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