In short. The verifiable professional profile of Tongchun Mao, MD: his role at Chongqing West District Hospital and the facial aesthetic surgery he performs.
Key points
- An aesthetic surgeon’s job is not to sell operations.
- It is to analyse a face honestly, state what surgery can and cannot change, decline operations that should not be done, and execute the rest with sound technique and full safety support.
- Volume counts only alongside restraint: more than 700 operations a year also means hundreds of consultations in which the honest answer was to wait, to do less, or to do nothing.
Tongchun Mao (毛彤春), MD, is Deputy Director of the Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Medical Center and head of its aesthetic surgery service at Chongqing West District Hospital. This page states only what can be checked: his role, the facial operations he performs, and how he approaches surgical decisions. It deliberately avoids the inflated titles that crowd too many doctor profiles.
Role and scope of practice
Dr. Mao is an aesthetic surgeon whose practice centres on the face. His operating scope covers rhinoplasty and nasal refinement, eyelid surgery, facial bone contouring of the cheekbone, jaw angle, and chin, facelift and lifting procedures, and facial fat grafting. He personally performs more than 700 operations a year — a volume that matters because surgical judgement is built case by case, and because a high-volume practice forces discipline in selection, planning, and follow-up instead of allowing improvisation.
Training and clinical background
A core specialist formerly at the Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Department of Xinqiao Hospital, affiliated with Army Medical University, Dr. Mao has rooted his clinical practice for more than 20 years. He holds the titles of Vice Chief Physician and Licensed Aesthetic Attending. His stated philosophy has been consistent across that time: operate on the anatomy in front of you, change only what analysis justifies, and aim for a result natural enough that nobody asks who the surgeon was.
What aesthetic surgery is for
An aesthetic surgeon’s job is not to sell operations. It is to analyse a face honestly, state what surgery can and cannot change, decline operations that should not be done, and execute the rest with sound technique and full safety support. Volume counts only alongside restraint: more than 700 operations a year also means hundreds of consultations in which the honest answer was to wait, to do less, or to do nothing.
How he approaches a facial operation
Three principles run through the guides on this site, and they describe his working method. First, analysis before design: skin thickness, cartilage strength, bone structure, and tissue quality set the limits of any plan. Second, conservative planning: the smallest operation that reaches the stated goal is usually the best one, because every extra step adds scar, risk, and recovery. Third, honest follow-up: swelling hides results for weeks, scars mature over months, and final judgement of facial operations waits six to twelve months.
Academic roles and achievements
Dr. Mao is a member of the Rhinoplasty and Trunk Tumor Groups of the Chinese Medical Association Plastic Surgery Branch, a member of the Chongqing Medical Aesthetics Quality Control Center and of the Chongqing Medical Accident and Disability Assessment Expert Pools, and Deputy Chair of the Chongqing Shapingba District Medical Aesthetics Committee. He has published 5 SCI papers, holds 7 national patents, and has taken part in 4 research projects.
Be cautious of any profile that
- Promises a specific outcome, a guarantee, or surgery with no scar — no surgeon can deliver these.
- Lists awards and titles you cannot verify through the hospital itself.
- Pressures you to decide during the first consultation, before any analysis has been done.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Mao’s role and facial scope?
He is Deputy Director of the Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Medical Center and head of its aesthetic surgery service at Chongqing West District Hospital. His operating scope covers rhinoplasty and nasal refinement, eyelid surgery, facial bone contouring of the cheekbone, jaw angle and chin, facelift and lifting procedures, and facial fat grafting.
How does he approach a facial operation?
Three principles. Analysis before design, because skin thickness, cartilage strength, bone structure and tissue quality set the limits of any plan. Conservative planning, because the smallest operation that reaches the stated goal is usually the best one. And honest follow-up, because final judgement of facial operations waits six to twelve months.
What should I be cautious of in a doctor profile?
One that promises a specific outcome, a guarantee, or surgery with no scar, since no surgeon can deliver those. One that lists awards and titles you cannot verify through the hospital itself. And one that pressures you to decide during the first consultation, before any analysis has been done.
Risks & Limitations
- Bruising and swelling lasting weeks; after bone surgery, months pass before the final result is visible.
- Scars are permanent. They mature and fade over 6–12 months but never disappear.
- Numbness or altered sensation, which may be temporary or, after bone or nerve work, lasting.
- Asymmetry, under-correction or over-correction; final assessment is made at 6–12 months.
- Infection, bleeding or haematoma, which may need drainage or antibiotics.
- Breathing changes after nasal surgery, which may be temporary or require further treatment.
- Revision surgery carries higher risk and is less predictable than a first operation.
When to Seek Care
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath — seek emergency care immediately.
- Rapidly expanding swelling, or a tense, painful, tight area.
- Fever above 38 °C, spreading redness, warmth or pus.
- Bleeding that does not stop with gentle pressure.
- Any sudden change in vision after facial surgery or a facial injection.
References & Further Reading
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) — procedure and safety guidance
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, UK) — relevant guidance
- Cochrane Library — systematic reviews in facial plastic surgery
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and it does not cite individual studies. Discuss your own case with a qualified clinician. To arrange an assessment at Chongqing West District Hospital, see Contact & Consultation.