The Department of Plastic  and  Cosmetic Surgery was established in 2005  and  has experienced rapid growth  and  development over the years. It is currently recognized as a key specialty in Suzhou  and  serves as a masters  and  doctoral training site for the Plastic Surgery program at Soochow University. The department has previously chaired the Plastic Surgery Professional Committee of the Suzhou Medical Association. In 2022, it was ranked 34th nationwide in the STEM rankings.

The department comprises 5 specialized groups: Refractory Wound Group, Skin Tumor Group, Scar Group, Aesthetic Surgery Group,  and  Skin Laser Aesthetic Group. It has a 30-bed inpatient ward  and  a large aesthetic center. The team includes 6 senior experts, 4 attending physicians, 1 resident physician,  and  2 technicians. Among them, there are 6 doctor of medicine, 3 medical doctors c and idates, 2 master of medicine,  and  16 nurses. The department has made significant achievements in medical practice, education,  and  research. It has secured 3 National Natural Science Foundation grants  and  30 provincial  and  municipal-level projects. The team has published 50 SCI papers  and  30 papers in Chinese Core Journals. Several research outcomes have been awarded provincial science  and  technology awards, including 2 second prizes  and  3 third prizes at the provincial level, as well as 2 second prizes  and  1 third prize at the municipal level. Many of the departments techniques are at the forefront domestically  and  advanced internationally. The department has successfully performed tens of thouss of plastic  and  aesthetic surgeries  and  is equipped with advanced photonic  and  laser devices.

Data Updated until Jul 2024