Medical Treatments in China

Comprehensive VIP health checkup including blood tests, imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound), cardiac assessment, cancer markers, genetic screening, and specialist consultations. Completed in 1-2 days with bilingual reports. Available at premium centers in all major cities.

Nose reshaping surgery (augmentation, reduction, or revision). Uses autologous cartilage, silicone, or Gore-Tex depending on case. Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital is China's #1 center for this procedure.

Full or mini facelift (rhytidectomy) for facial rejuvenation. Options include deep plane, SMAS, or thread lift. Often combined with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and fat grafting.

Single tooth dental implant using premium materials (Straumann, Nobel Biocare). Includes consultation, CT scan, implant placement, and crown. China offers the same implant brands used in Western clinics at 60-80% savings.

All-on-4 or All-on-6 full arch restoration. Includes implants, temporary and permanent prosthetics. May require bone grafting. Two trips typically needed: placement + final crown fitting 3-4 months later.

Porcelain or composite veneers for cosmetic improvement. Includes consultation, preparation, and placement. Most patients do 6-10 teeth for a complete smile makeover.

Bladeless LASIK or SMILE laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Uses latest Zeiss VisuMax or Alcon platforms. Same-day procedure for both eyes. 20/20 vision typically achieved within 24 hours.

Implantable Collamer Lens for high myopia (-6D to -20D) or patients unsuitable for LASIK. Reversible procedure using Visian ICL. Same-day procedure, one eye at a time.

Complete in-vitro fertilization cycle including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture, and transfer. PGT-A genetic testing available. China's top centers (PKU Third Hospital, CITIC-Xiangya) have success rates comparable to US clinics.

Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy for blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma). China has 6 NMPA-approved CAR-T products at 1/5 to 1/10 the US price. Includes cell collection, manufacturing, infusion, and monitoring. Potential for complete remission.

Total or partial knee arthroplasty using premium implants (Zimmer, DePuy, Smith & Nephew). Includes pre-op assessment, surgery, hospital stay (5-7 days), and initial rehabilitation. Robotic-assisted surgery available at top hospitals.

Anterior or posterior spinal fusion for herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or spondylolisthesis. Minimally invasive options available. Includes hardware (screws, rods, cages), hospital stay, and rehabilitation planning.

Autologous or allogeneic stem cell treatments for degenerative conditions, autoimmune diseases, and anti-aging. Includes mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) infusions. China has NMPA-approved stem cell clinical trial centers. Programs tailored to each patient.

Comprehensive traditional Chinese medicine program combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, tuina massage, and cupping for chronic pain conditions. Treats back pain, arthritis, migraines, and fibromyalgia. Programs at top TCM hospitals.

Structured acupuncture treatment program (10-20 sessions) for pain, stress, fertility support, and neurological conditions. Performed by licensed TCM practitioners at accredited hospitals. Often combined with herbal medicine.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for obesity (BMI 35+). Removes ~80% of stomach. Includes pre-op assessment, surgery, 2-3 day hospital stay, and nutritional counseling. Average excess weight loss of 60-70% within first year.

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for blocked heart arteries. On-pump or off-pump options. China's top cardiac centers (Fuwai, Zhongshan) perform thousands annually with outcomes matching global standards.

DBS implant surgery for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Includes electrode placement, stimulator implantation, and programming. Beijing Tiantan Hospital is China's leading center for this procedure.