In short. The verifiable professional profile of Shaoliang Wang, MD, Center Director of the Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Medical Center at Chongqing West District Hospital, and his craniofacial and maxillofacial scope.
Key points
- Bone surgery moves real tissue and obeys biology.
- Swelling after jaw surgery lasts months, the final assessment is made at six to twelve months, and no operation is free of the risk of numbness, infection, or a result that is better but not perfect.
- Patients deserve to hear that before they consent, never afterwards.
Shaoliang Wang (王韶亮), MD, is Center Director of the Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Medical Center at Chongqing West District Hospital, a tertiary general hospital in Chongqing, China. He is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose craniofacial and maxillofacial practice addresses the facial skeleton: the bones that give the face its shape and carry its functions. He is a member of the Craniofacial Surgery Group of the Chinese Medical Association Plastic Surgery Branch.
Role and scope of practice
As Center Director he leads the Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Medical Center, working with Tongchun Mao (毛彤春), Ke He (何锞), and Yongbo Jia (贾勇波). His craniofacial scope covers the upper jaw, lower jaw, cheekbones, eye sockets, palate and the alveolar bone that supports the teeth: congenital differences such as cleft lip and palate, jaw growth discrepancies that disturb the bite, facial fractures after injury, and reconstruction of the facial skeleton after tumour surgery, infection or earlier operations.
Why the facial skeleton is different
Operating on facial bone is not contouring. The jaws are the only bones in the body judged by how they meet, and they carry the airway, the bite, speech and sensation. A plan that ignores function to chase a profile fails at both. Consultations therefore start with the bite, breathing and nerve function, and only then move to the shape of the face, because a result that looks right but cannot chew is not a result at all.
Function first, appearance second, honesty throughout
Bone surgery moves real tissue and obeys biology. Swelling after jaw surgery lasts months, the final assessment is made at six to twelve months, and no operation is free of the risk of numbness, infection, or a result that is better but not perfect. Patients deserve to hear that before they consent, never afterwards.
How the work is planned
Jaw and facial reconstruction is planned as a sequence rather than an event. Imaging, usually CT with three-dimensional modelling, is used to measure the skeleton, simulate the movement, and manufacture surgical guides where they genuinely help. Orthodontic treatment is coordinated before and after surgery whenever the bite is involved, and staged reconstruction is mapped out in advance so that the number of operations, the recovery time and the scars that will remain are known from the start.
Where else to read
Two companion sites cover his other scopes of practice: one for reconstruction after injury, burns and cancer surgery, and one for general aesthetic surgery. This site stays with the facial skeleton. If your question concerns the shape, position or healing of the jaw, cheekbone, eye socket or palate, you are in the right place.
Consultation
Consultations take place at the Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Medical Center of Chongqing West District Hospital. Bring previous imaging, operation records and orthodontic notes if you have them; they change the plan. International enquiries are coordinated through the contact page.
Seek specialist review promptly if
- Your bite no longer meets after an injury, or the mouth will not open or close normally — facial fractures need assessment within days, not months.
- You have double vision, a sunken cheek, or numbness across the cheek and upper lip after a blow to the face.
- A child with a facial difference or a growing jaw discrepancy is approaching a treatment window — timing decisions are easier made early than corrected late.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Wang’s craniofacial and maxillofacial scope cover?
The upper jaw, lower jaw, cheekbones, eye sockets, palate and the alveolar bone that supports the teeth: congenital differences such as cleft lip and palate, jaw growth discrepancies that disturb the bite, facial fractures after injury, and reconstruction of the facial skeleton after tumour surgery, infection or earlier operations.
Why does the consultation start with the bite rather than the profile?
Because the jaws are the only bones in the body judged by how they meet, and they carry the airway, the bite, speech and sensation. A plan that ignores function to chase a profile fails at both, so assessment begins with the bite, breathing and nerve function.
How long before the result of facial bone surgery can be judged?
Swelling after jaw surgery lasts months, and the final assessment is made at six to twelve months. No operation is free of the risk of numbness, infection, or a result that is better but not perfect, and patients deserve to hear that before they consent rather than afterwards.
Risks & Limitations
- Reconstruction is usually staged — more than one operation is normal, and the plan may change as healing progresses.
- Donor-site scarring and discomfort, including after rib cartilage harvest.
- Partial or complete failure of a flap or graft, which may require further surgery.
- Scars are permanent. They mature and fade but never disappear.
- Asymmetry and the inherent limits of matching a normal side.
- Altered sensation, numbness or weakness in the operated area.
- Contracture, which may need release procedures later.
- Final assessment is made at 6–12 months, and longer in growing children.
When to Seek Care
- A flap or graft that turns dark, cold, black or stops bleeding when pricked.
- Fever above 38 °C, or spreading redness, warmth or discharge around a wound.
- New or worsening pain, swelling or fluid leakage from the operative site.
- Bleeding that does not stop with gentle pressure.
- Any change in a reconstructed area that concerns you, however minor.
References & Further Reading
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) — reconstructive surgery guidance
- World Health Organization (WHO) — burn and trauma care resources
- Chinese Medical Association, Plastic Surgery Branch — clinical guidance
- Cochrane Library — systematic reviews in wound and reconstructive care
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.