Jowls
Softening or heaviness along the lower face.
Doctor-led surgical facial rejuvenation
Designed for lower-face sagging, jowls and neck laxity—with a plan based on your facial structure, tissue condition and goals.
Final suitability, treatment scope and pricing require medical assessment. Individual results vary.

Is this relevant to you?
9D is not one fixed operation for every patient. A preliminary photo review helps identify whether a lifting direction, a deeper approach, another treatment or no treatment should be discussed.
Softening or heaviness along the lower face.
A less defined transition between the face and neck.
Loose or descended tissue below the jaw.
Changes in support that deepen folds or create heaviness.
A face that looks older or more tired than you feel.
A need for doctor-led review after other approaches.
Real patient examples
Selected patient photographs illustrate individual recovery and outcomes. They do not promise a specific result.
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CASE 03Photographs may differ in lighting, angle, expression, styling and recovery stage. Individual outcomes and recovery time vary.

What 9D means
Rather than simply pulling surface skin tighter, Dr. Xiao evaluates changes in the skin, fat, ligaments and deeper support layers before planning the direction and extent of treatment.
Review structure, laxity, expression and previous treatment history.
Design individualized lifting vectors around the patient’s anatomy.
Aim to improve support while retaining recognizable features and natural movement.
The illustration is conceptual. It is not a surgical map and does not determine an individual treatment plan.

Doctor, setting and safety
Treatment is confirmed only after an in-person consultation and medical evaluation in Shanghai. Your coordinator should provide the confirmed treating location, medical team information and relevant documentation before booking.
Health history, examinations and suitability review.
Confirmed according to the surgical plan and individual health condition.
Operating-room standards, hospitalization and nursing as required.
Follow-up instructions before and after the patient returns home.
All surgery involves risks. Potential benefits, limitations, alternatives and risks must be discussed with the treating doctor before consent.
Indicative plan range
Pricing depends on the degree of laxity, treatment scope, surgical complexity and confirmed package. A lower price does not mean the same operation under another name.
For a more limited treatment scope when medically appropriate.
For the treatment direction most commonly discussed after assessment.
For more advanced laxity, broader scope or greater complexity.
What may be included
Exact inclusions must be listed in your written quotation before any deposit is paid.
International patient journey
Send clear photos, age, country and main concerns.
Discuss suitability, likely scope, budget and expected stay.
Complete medical assessment and confirm the final plan in person.
Receive clinical care, early recovery guidance and planned follow-up.
Private preliminary assessment
Answer six short questions first. Your answers will create a WhatsApp message for Dr. Xiao’s international consultation team.
Before you message
No. This page describes surgical facial rejuvenation. The exact operative approach must be determined after medical assessment.
Photos can support preliminary guidance only. The final recommendation requires an in-person examination in Shanghai.
Swelling, bruising and recovery vary with treatment scope and individual healing. A personalized recovery estimate should be discussed after assessment.
Yes. Consultation, examinations and treatment take place in Shanghai, China. Travel feasibility should be confirmed before booking.
No medical result can be guaranteed. Individual anatomy, treatment scope, healing and postoperative care all affect outcomes.