Plastic and aesthetic surgery in China is graded from Level 1 to Level 4 by technical difficulty and risk. Level 4 is the highest grade, with extremely strict requirements on hospital qualifications, anesthesia capacity, operating room environment and perioperative management. Santa Lucia Medical Cosmetology Hospital (SANTA LUCIA) in Shanghai has now confirmed its Level-4 plastic surgery qualification, making it one of the few aesthetic institutions in the city able to perform the most complex reconstructive and revision procedures.
Located at No.373 Panzhong Road, Qingpu District, with a total investment of nearly RMB 100 million, Santa Lucia occupies a 16,000 m² standalone medical building. It operates nine departments: Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Dermatology, Aesthetic Dentistry, Intimate Health, Health Management, Aesthetic TCM, Anesthesiology, Medical Laboratory and Medical Imaging. The anesthesia department is certified for general anesthesia, safeguarding complex and multi-site procedures.
In terms of hardware, Santa Lucia is the only aesthetic institution in Shanghai with an in-house 64-slice spiral CT and digital X-ray system, performing chest films, skull films, chest CT and brain CT on campus. Imaging data links with plastic surgery planning for 3D reconstruction and surgical design. International-standard laminar flow operating rooms minimize infection risk and provide a clean environment for Level-4 procedures.
For international patients, qualification and safety always come first. Santa Lucia provides full-cycle services: pre-operative 3D imaging assessment with multi-disciplinary (MDT) customized planning, post-operative dedicated customer service, a green channel for revision surgeries and psychological counseling. VIP patients enjoy complimentary Rolls-Royce Cullinan / Toyota Alphard chauffeured transfers and 1-on-1 medical accompaniment. MedBridge Shanghai has added the hospital to its partner network and can arrange case evaluation, appointments, translation, medical escort and insurance coordination for international patients.
When choosing an aesthetic provider, always verify its surgical grade, anesthesia safety and aftercare guarantees. Santa Lucia’s Level-4 qualification makes it a trusted choice for those seeking high-complexity aesthetic procedures.