Xiao Zhongye, MD

The practice states that Dr. Xiao Zhongye has more than 27 years of clinical experience. That figure sits above the 23-year average DeepPlane records for the deep plane facelift surgeons listed in Shanghai, and it is the strongest data point this profile holds.

DeepPlane does not currently hold a board certification record for Dr. Xiao Zhongye. That is a gap in our records rather than a finding about the surgeon, and you can check physician registration directly with China's health authorities before booking.

Dr. Xiao's practice centers on facelift surgery for the lower face, jawline and neck. Its website lists jowls, deep nasolabial folds, a blurred jawline, neck laxity and a tired expression as the concerns patients most often bring to a first assessment.

A deep plane facelift lifts tissue beneath the SMAS (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a fibrous layer that supports the skin and facial fat) rather than pulling on skin alone. Releasing and repositioning this deeper layer as one unit can soften jowls and folds with less tension on the skin.

According to the practice, the first question in planning is not surgery but what has actually aged. The website describes a doctor-led diagnosis that reads the face in layers — skin, fat and deeper support — before a surgical plan is recommended.

Natural-looking results are the stated aim of the 9D approach. The practice describes its goal as lifting and restoring the face while preserving each patient's natural charm, rather than producing a tight or windswept look that signals surgery.

Post-operative care is described as surgeon-led at this practice. Published material states that Dr. Xiao personally assesses each 9D patient after surgery, checking swelling, tissue response, lift stability and the progress of recovery.

Recovery after a deep plane facelift typically follows a predictable arc. Most patients see the heaviest swelling and bruising in the first two weeks, return to light social plans within about a month, and see settled results over several months.

Shanghai, home to Dr. Xiao Zhongye's practice, is China's largest commercial city and a major hub for international travel. Pudong and Hongqiao airports and a modern hospital network make it a practical base for patients planning a surgical stay away from home.

The practice's website includes a section addressed to international patients and describes online photo assessment. DeepPlane holds no declaration from the surgeon on this point, so confirm current arrangements directly with the practice before planning travel.

Candidates for this kind of surgery are usually in their fifties or sixties, in good general health, and bothered by lower-face and neck changes that skincare or injectables no longer address. A consultation is where you confirm whether surgery suits your face and goals.

DeepPlane.com profiles surgeons such as Dr. Xiao Zhongye so you can compare training, experience and approach in one place. The sections below cover surgical method, credentials, travel to Shanghai, recovery, cost drivers and the questions worth asking before you commit.