Introduction

The Department of Plastic Surgery of Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital was established in 2002 and serves as a training base for doctoral and master's degree students at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Currently, the medical team comprises one chief physician, two associate chief physicians, three attending physicians, and two resident physicians, including five doctors, one doctoral supervisor, and one master's supervisor. The department houses three outpatient operating rooms and two beauty treatment rooms to accommodate daily surgical and cosmetic treatment needs.

Equipped with a Body-jet water-assisted liposuction device, the department caters to patients requiring large volume liposuction. It also possesses Zimmer electric and pneumatic dermatomes to address the clinical needs of patients requiring skin grafts. Additionally, it features a snake brand electric saw for patients undergoing facial contouring procedures such as osteotomy and bone grinding, along with an FUE-2 electric hair transplantation machine for hair transplantation and related treatments. Moreover, it includes a water injection needle for individuals seeking water injection treatments.

Furthermore, the department is equipped with a Thermolift 2.0 gold thermal lifting device, Alma black gold superphoton device, and Alma lattice laser device to meet the facial rejuvenation needs of individuals. Treatment offered by the department encompasses reconstructive surgery and medical aesthetics. Reconstructive surgery primarily employs surgical techniques to address various congenital malformations or acquired defects of body surface organs, including microtia/hidden ears, auricular defects, congenital/traumatic nasal defects, cleft lip and palate, ptosis, small eyes, inverted eyelashes, scar contracture, hypertrophic scars, keloids, breast defects, skin tumors, polydactyly/syndactyly correction, surgery for multiple urate stones in the limbs, and comprehensive treatment for sexual development disorders/gender dysphoria.

Specialties

Medical aesthetics caters to a diverse clientele seeking beauty enhancement through surgical procedures and injections. These include a wide array of procedures, such as comprehensive eye plastic surgeries for double eyelid formation, inner epicanthal fold correction, outer corner eye enlargement, upper eyelid skin tightening, and eye bag removal. Nose reconstruction procedures involve the use of artificial nose materials and ear/rib cartilage for reshaping. Other services include facial wrinkle reduction, liposuction, autologous fat transplantation, breast augmentation, breast reduction, correction of male breast development, nipple and areola plastic surgery, and intimate plastic surgery. Injection treatments feature hyaluronic acid for nose, chin, and lip augmentation, as well as filling nasolabial folds and tear troughs, while botulinum toxin addresses wrinkle reduction, facial slimming, leg slimming, shoulder slimming, and more.

In 2019, the department established a specialized clinic for hypertrophic scar diseases, aiming to diagnose and treat superficial hypertrophic scars and alleviate long-term psychological distress through surgical and injection treatments, in collaboration with nuclear medicine and other departments. Additionally, in 2021, we launched specialized clinics for gouty tophi, axillary hyperhidrosis, and skin and soft tissue tumors. Our gouty tophi clinic, in particular, is a standout initiative where we collaborate closely with departments such as endocrinology, rheumatology and immunology, and nephrology to provide coordinated, standardized, and systematic treatment. The axillary hyperhidrosis clinic offers comprehensive treatment options, including surgical excision, Miradry microwave treatment, and botulinum toxin injection, aiming to enhance patient well-being and eliminate social stigma. Moreover, our skin and soft tissue tumor clinic employs plastic surgery techniques to remove and reconstruct various superficial skin tumors, aiming for minimal scarring or even "scarless" outcomes. In 2024, we will establish a facial rejuvenation diagnostic and treatment center to cater to individuals seeking non-surgical facial rejuvenation methods such as phototherapy and injections, combined with surgical treatments.

In terms of clinical research, our focus lies on scar prevention and wound healing, translating basic mechanisms into clinical applications and integrating them with materials research to address scientific challenges. For instance, we've discovered that human-specific genes play vital roles in scar formation and wound healing, and targeted regulation of these genes can effectively reduce scar formation. Extracellular vesicles have also been found to accelerate wound healing, with the process being regulated by human-specific genes. Moreover, interdisciplinary medical engineering technology is utilized to promote wound healing and scar prevention through the use of new materials.

The department serves over 8,000 outpatient visits annually, with 3,000 surgical cases and 1,000 inpatient cases. Under the leadership of Professor Yang Songlin, a pioneer in the field and member of prestigious medical associations, the department has secured funding for 4 projects from the National Natural Science Foundation and several others from the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission and the Health Commission, totaling over 6 million yuan in research funds.