Craniofacial Surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital | CMCS

China's Premier Center for Craniofacial Surgery & Complex Facial Reconstruction

The Department of Craniofacial Surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — is one of China's most distinguished craniofacial surgery centers, with a national and international reputation for excellence in the surgical management of craniosynostosis, craniofacial clefts, hemifacial microsomia, orbital hypertelorism, fibrous dysplasia, and complex craniofacial deformities. As part of China's top-ranked stomatology and craniofacial hospital, the department combines outstanding surgical expertise with a world-class research program and state-of-the-art virtual surgical planning technology, offering international patients access to some of China's most eminent craniofacial surgeons.

For international patients with craniosynostosis, hemifacial microsomia, craniofacial clefts, orbital deformities, or complex craniofacial conditions — Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's craniofacial surgery department offers an unparalleled combination of surgical expertise, multidisciplinary integration, and research leadership. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their craniofacial care journey.

About the Department

The craniofacial surgery department is a national key clinical specialty operating a comprehensive craniofacial clinic, multiple operating theaters with intraoperative navigation, virtual surgical planning (VSP) capability, and neuromonitoring, a craniofacial distraction osteogenesis program, a pediatric craniofacial program, and works in close collaboration with neurosurgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, orthodontics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, speech therapy, genetics, and neuropsychology through a fully integrated multidisciplinary craniofacial team.

Faculty members publish regularly in leading craniofacial surgery journals including Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, and Child's Nervous System.

Craniosynostosis

Non-Syndromic Craniosynostosis

• Sagittal Synostosis (Scaphocephaly) — Strip craniectomy with spring-assisted expansion for infants <6 months; total calvarial remodeling (pi procedure, barrel stave osteotomies) for older infants; endoscope-assisted strip craniectomy + helmet therapy
• Metopic Synostosis (Trigonocephaly) — Frontal orbital advancement and remodeling (FOAR); correction of hypotelorism; supraorbital bar reshaping
• Unilateral Coronal Synostosis (Anterior Plagiocephaly) — Fronto-orbital advancement; orbital dystopia correction; nasal deviation management
• Bilateral Coronal Synostosis (Brachycephaly) — Bilateral fronto-orbital advancement; total calvarial remodeling
• Lambdoid Synostosis (Posterior Plagiocephaly) — Posterior cranial vault remodeling; distraction osteogenesis for severe cases
• Multi-Suture Synostosis — Staged cranial vault remodeling; distraction osteogenesis; ICP monitoring

Syndromic Craniosynostosis

• Apert Syndrome — Fronto-orbital advancement; midface distraction (Le Fort III or monobloc); syndactyly release coordination; FGFR2 mutation
• Crouzon Syndrome — Fronto-orbital advancement; Le Fort III midface advancement; Le Fort III distraction osteogenesis; FGFR2 mutation
• Pfeiffer Syndrome — Fronto-orbital advancement; midface distraction; airway management; FGFR1/FGFR2 mutation
• Muenke Syndrome — Unilateral or bilateral coronal synostosis; fronto-orbital advancement; FGFR3 mutation
• Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome — Coronal synostosis; fronto-orbital advancement; TWIST1 mutation
• Genetic Testing & Counseling — Comprehensive genetic panel for craniosynostosis; FGFR1/2/3, TWIST1, TCF12, ERF; family counseling

Distraction Osteogenesis for Craniosynostosis

• Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction (PCVD) — For turricephaly and multi-suture synostosis; large volume expansion; reduced blood loss vs. open remodeling; internal distractors
• Fronto-Orbital Distraction — For severe frontal retrusion; internal and external distractors
• Midface Distraction (Le Fort III) — For syndromic midface hypoplasia; RED (rigid external distractor) and internal distractors; large advancement possible
• Monobloc Distraction — Combined fronto-orbital and midface advancement; for severe syndromic cases

Hemifacial Microsomia & Goldenhar Syndrome

• Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis — Early distraction for severe micrognathia and airway compromise; internal and external distractors; transport distraction for segmental defects; one of China's most experienced mandibular distraction programs
• Costochondral Rib Graft Reconstruction — For TMJ and ramus reconstruction in growing patients; growth potential preservation
• Total TMJ Replacement — Custom prosthesis for adult patients with end-stage hemifacial microsomia; coordination with oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Orthognathic Surgery — Le Fort I + BSSO for adult correction of skeletal asymmetry; genioplasty; virtual surgical planning
• Soft Tissue Augmentation — Fat grafting for soft tissue deficiency; free flap reconstruction for severe soft tissue deficit
• Ear Reconstruction — Rib cartilage ear reconstruction for microtia; coordination with plastic surgery; implant-retained auricular prosthesis
• OMENS Classification — Systematic assessment of orbit, mandible, ear, nerve, and soft tissue involvement; staged treatment planning

Craniofacial Clefts (Tessier Clefts)

• Tessier No. 0-14 Clefts — Rare craniofacial clefts; orbital hypertelorism correction; soft tissue and bony reconstruction; staged treatment
• Orbital Hypertelorism — Box osteotomy; facial bipartition; orbital translocation; one of China's most experienced orbital hypertelorism correction programs
• Median Cleft Face Syndrome — Hypertelorism correction; nasal reconstruction; lip repair
• Lateral Facial Clefts — Macrostomia repair; soft tissue reconstruction

Orbital Surgery

• Orbital Decompression — For thyroid eye disease (Graves' ophthalmopathy); endoscopic medial and inferior wall decompression; lateral wall decompression; coordination with ophthalmology
• Orbital Reconstruction — Post-traumatic orbital floor and wall reconstruction; titanium mesh; patient-specific implants; enophthalmos correction
• Orbital Tumor Surgery — Orbital dermoid cysts; orbital hemangiomas; lacrimal gland tumors; orbital exenteration for malignant tumors
• Orbital Dystopia Correction — For craniosynostosis and craniofacial clefts; orbital translocation

Fibrous Dysplasia & Craniofacial Tumors

• Fibrous Dysplasia — Surgical recontouring for cosmetic deformity; optic nerve decompression for visual compromise; bisphosphonates; denosumab; coordination with endocrinology for McCune-Albright syndrome
• Giant Cell Tumor of Bone — Curettage; resection; denosumab for unresectable or recurrent disease
• Ossifying Fibroma — Surgical recontouring; resection for aggressive lesions
• Craniofacial Osteosarcoma — Wide resection; reconstruction; coordination with oncology

Virtual Surgical Planning & Technology

Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's craniofacial surgery program operates one of China's most advanced virtual surgical planning workflows:

• 3D CT Reconstruction — High-resolution CT with 3D reconstruction for surgical planning; airway analysis; intracranial volume measurement
• Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) — Computer-aided surgical simulation; osteotomy planning; movement simulation; outcome prediction
• Patient-Specific Implants (PSI) — Custom titanium and PEEK implants for cranial and orbital reconstruction; 3D-printed surgical models
• Intraoperative Navigation — Real-time anatomical confirmation during osteotomies and implant placement
• 3D Printing — Surgical models; cutting guides; custom implants; distractor positioning guides

Why International Patients Choose Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Craniofacial Surgery

• Syndromic Craniosynostosis Expertise — Comprehensive management of Apert, Crouzon, and Pfeiffer syndromes; midface distraction and monobloc procedures
• Orbital Hypertelorism — One of China's most experienced orbital hypertelorism correction programs; box osteotomy and facial bipartition
• Mandibular Distraction — One of China's most experienced mandibular distraction programs for hemifacial microsomia and severe micrognathia
• Advanced VSP & PSI — One of China's most advanced virtual surgical planning and patient-specific implant programs
• Multidisciplinary Craniofacial Team — Comprehensive team including neurosurgery, oral surgery, plastic surgery, orthodontics, ophthalmology, ENT, genetics, and psychology
• Cost-Effectiveness — World-class craniofacial surgery at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries

The CMCS Patient Journey

1. Initial Inquiry — Share your diagnosis, CT imaging, photographs, genetic reports, and prior surgical records with CMCS.
2. Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
3. Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate craniofacial surgeon based on your condition — craniosynostosis, hemifacial microsomia, craniofacial cleft, orbital surgery, or fibrous dysplasia.
4. MDT Submission — We facilitate pre-arrival case review by the multidisciplinary craniofacial team.
5. Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation with minimal waiting time.
6. Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, family accommodation near Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
7. Surgical Coordination — Full coordination of pre-operative VSP, surgical admission, and post-operative care.
8. Post-Operative Follow-Up — Surgical report translation, distractor activation guidance, and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.

Book a Consultation

If your child or you have craniosynostosis, hemifacial microsomia, a craniofacial cleft, orbital hypertelorism, fibrous dysplasia, or a complex craniofacial condition — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's craniofacial surgery team.

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