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Specialty & Clinical Focus:
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital in Shanghai, specializing in hypertrophic scars, keloids, traumatic and post-surgical scars, superficial tumors, ultra-tension-reducing scar repair, laser therapy and multimodal non-surgical scar treatment.
Professional Title & Qualifications:
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Chief Physician
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Lecturer
Hospital & Department：
Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine – Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
(address: No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011)
Dr. Xiaoli Wu (武晓莉) - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Personal Biography
Dr. Xiaoli Wu is a Chief Physician, Professor, and Head of the Comprehensive Scar Treatment Group in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital. She has worked in clinical practice since 1993, including seven years in burn surgery and more than two decades focused on the clinical treatment and basic research of hypertrophic scars and keloids. She earned her PhD from Shanghai Second Medical University, now Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, in 2005. Her work centers on scar diagnosis, prevention and treatment within plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Why Choose Dr. Xiaoli Wu for Complex Scar Revision in China?
Clinical Expertise and Specialized Focus
Dr. Xiaoli Wu has worked in clinical practice since 1993, including seven years in burn surgery and more than two decades focused on hypertrophic scars and keloids. As Head of the Comprehensive Scar Treatment Group at Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, she works with complex scar presentations within plastic and reconstructive surgery, including long-standing traumatic scars, post-surgical hypertrophic scars and pathological keloids. This focused background is particularly relevant for international patients who want a specialist to review previous treatments, scar progression, functional concerns and aesthetic priorities before planning an in-person visit to Shanghai.
Advanced Modalities and Evidence-Based Practice
Her clinical scope includes ultra-tension-reducing surgical repair and multimodal approaches that may combine radiotherapy, injections, laser treatment, topical medication and rehabilitation. For a remote specialist review or pre-travel case review, patients can prepare photographs, medical records, previous procedure details and a focused question list for Dr. Wu’s review. This allows the specialist to address the case in context, explain the clinical options and recommendations, and identify any further information that should be prepared before medical travel to China.
Pre-Travel Case Review & Specialist Liaison
Before committing to medical travel to Shanghai, international patients can begin with a pre-travel case review coordinated by MedBridgeNZ. With your authorization, we organize medical-record preparation, translation coordination and secure document transfer for Dr. Wu’s review. Under the confirmed remote specialist-review arrangement, Dr. Wu will review the submitted materials and provide a specialist opinion, recommendations and responses to your questions, helping you understand the proposed clinical direction, information still required and recovery considerations before booking flights.
After the review, MedBridgeNZ coordinates appointment communication and the practical next steps for travel, including an onsite appointment request, medical invitation or visa-document support, travel planning and non-clinical bilingual administrative assistance in Shanghai.
Disclaimer: MedBridgeNZ is a medical concierge provider serving a global client base. We assist with logistical coordination and facilitate access to healthcare professionals. MedBridgeNZ does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments.Any clinical feedback, treatment planning or suitability discussion remains with the relevant hospital or licensed specialist.
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Areas of Expertise
Refined Repair of Scars and Superficial Tumors: Specializes in the meticulous surgical repair of old traumatic scars on the face and body, and laser treatment for sheet-like scars.
Surgical and Comprehensive Treatment of Pathological Scars: Utilizes ultra-tension-reducing fine repair techniques for pathological scars, followed by a comprehensive treatment plan including radiotherapy, injections, and lasers.
Non-surgical Treatment of Pathological Scars: Employs methods such as drug injections, laser therapy, topical medications, and rehabilitation therapy.
Early Intervention for Post-traumatic and Post-surgical Scars: Focuses on early management through drug therapy, tension reduction treatments, and laser therapy.
Verified Client Satisfaction Metrics
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0/5.0 Overall Rating
* Treatment Pathway Satisfaction:
5.0/5.0
* Communication & Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
* High demand: Chosen online for specialist liaison and case reviews by over:
40,300 clients
(Source: These third-party platform indicators are provided for general reference only. They may change over time and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of diagnosis, treatment suitability, appointment availability, or individual clinical outcome.)
Work Experience
1993 - Present: Has been engaged in clinical work since graduation.
Current: Serves as the head of the Comprehensive Scar Treatment Group in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital.
Her career includes 7 years in burn surgery and approximately 22 years focused on the prevention and treatment of scars and keloids.
Education & Training
PhD, Shanghai Second Medical University (now Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine), 2005.
Awards & Honors
Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Progress Award (Third Prize), 2004.
Academic & Professional Memberships
Vice President, Scar Medicine Branch of the Chinese Association of Plastics and Aesthetics (CAPA)
Deputy Leader, Wound and Scar Repair Group, Medical Aesthetics and Beauty Branch of the Chinese Medical Association (CMA)
Standing Committee Member, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Committee of the Chinese Non-government Medical Institutions Association
Deputy Director, Craniomaxillofacial Professional Group, Precision and Digital Professional Committee of CAPA
Committee Member and Secretary, Scar and Regenerative Medicine Group, Plastic Surgery Branch of CMA
Committee Member, Laser Cosmetology Group, Plastic Surgery Branch of CMA
Committee Member, Scar Group, Burn Surgery Branch of CMA
Committee Member, Plastic Surgery Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
Research & Publications
Led several research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (2012), the Shanghai Municipal Natural Science Foundation (2010), and the Shanghai Municipal Health Bureau Foundation (2009).
Holds 3 invention patents and 3 utility model patents.
Chief Editor of the book “Practical Scar Treatment Technology” (published in February 2022).
Co-authored and co-translated multiple professional textbooks in the field of plastic surgery.
Published numerous papers in SCI-indexed journals and leading domestic core journals.
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Laser Combined with Radiotherapy for Keloid Treatment: A Novel and Efficient Comprehensive Therapy with a Lower Recurrence Rate.
Ma QY, Yang YT, Chen ZA, Xie CH, Wang WB, Lin X, Xia LL, Zhao Q, Gao Z, Wu XL.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Dec 1;152(6):1022e-1029e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010376. Epub 2023 Mar 8.
PMID: 36877761The running barbed tension-offloading suture: An updated technique update on tension wound closure.
Wang YF, Yang YT, Chen ZA, Wu XL.
Asian J Surg. 2023 Sep;46(9):3773-3776. doi: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.05.114. Epub 2023 Jun 10.
PMID: 37308388The efficacy and safety of low-energy carbon dioxide fractional laser use in the treatment of early-stage pediatric hypertrophic scars: A prospective, randomized, split-scar study.
Won T, Ma Q, Chen Z, Gao Z, Wu X, Zhang R.
Lasers Surg Med. 2022 Feb;54(2):230-236. doi: 10.1002/lsm.23459. Epub 2021 Sep 6.
PMID: 34487566
*The doctor’s information is sourced from the hospital’s official website or provided directly by the doctor. Due to update cycles, there may be occasional delays in reflecting the most recent changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does Dr. Wu’s expertise cover my type of keloid or traumatic scar?
Dr. Wu’s stated clinical focus includes pathological keloids, old traumatic scars of the face and body, post-surgical hypertrophic scars, laser treatment, ultra-tension-reducing repair and multimodal scar management. To understand how this experience relates to your case, MedBridgeNZ can coordinate a pre-travel specialist review. With your authorization, we prepare and transfer your medical history, scar photographs, previous treatment details and relevant reports for Dr. Wu’s review. She will provide a specialist opinion on the issues raised, possible approaches for discussion and whether an onsite visit should be considered.
How can an international patient request an appointment with Dr. Wu at Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital?
International patients can submit their case to MedBridgeNZ for appointment request coordination. We organize the required medical records, translation, client-authorized document transfer and communication with the hospital regarding Dr. Wu’s schedule and booking procedures. Once the appointment arrangement is confirmed, we provide practical guidance on registration, payment preparation, the hospital location and documents to bring. Non-clinical bilingual administrative support can also be arranged for the hospital visit in Shanghai.
What medical travel support is available for scar treatment in Shanghai?
After the remote specialist review and confirmation of the next hospital step, MedBridgeNZ can coordinate medical invitation or visa-document support, travel planning, accommodation arrangements, local transport planning and non-clinical bilingual administrative assistance. We can also organize translated records and a hospital-visit checklist to make the process easier to navigate. During the visit, the bilingual coordinator assists with registration, wayfinding and communication logistics between the patient and Dr. Wu’s hospital team.
Can Dr. Wu review my case before I decide to travel to China?
Yes. Under a confirmed remote specialist-review arrangement coordinated by MedBridgeNZ, Dr. Wu will review the submitted records, scar photographs, previous treatment history and patient questions before travel. She will provide a specialist opinion and recommendations based on the available information, helping you understand the clinical direction, any additional information or tests to prepare, and whether an onsite hospital visit should be considered. This gives international patients clearer information for deciding whether to proceed with medical travel to Shanghai.
Flexible Ways to Connect with the Specialist
We understand that every client’s situation is unique. Beyond the Remote Written Review, we offer a range of flexible ways to access specialist insights:
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Remote Video Liaison: For a more personal interaction, we can arrange a live video session, allowing you to discuss your case directly with the specialist with the help of our professional medical translators.
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On-Site Proxy Liaison: If you cannot travel, our dedicated bilingual team can visit the hospital in person on your behalf. We will present your translated medical records to the specialist, facilitate your inquiries, and provide you with a comprehensive translated report of the doctor’s findings.
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In-Person Appointment Booking: If you are planning to travel to China for treatment, we manage the complex hospital registration and appointment process, ensuring you have confirmed access to your chosen specialist upon arrival.
How MedBridgeNZ Helps You:
MedBridgeNZ is a medical concierge and logistics coordination provider for international patients considering specialist scar care in China. We assist with remote specialist-review coordination, appointment requests, medical-record preparation, translation coordination, client-authorized document transfer, medical invitation or visa-document support, travel planning and non-clinical bilingual administrative support. MedBridgeNZ does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hospital, specialist and other third-party medical or travel costs are separate from our coordination fees unless expressly stated in writing.