Lymphedema Surgery at a Tertiary Hospital
A dedicated lymphedema service within the Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Medical Center of Chongqing West District Hospital.
Chronic swelling, cared for by people who take it seriously
Part of a Tertiary Hospital
Chongqing West District Hospital is a modern tertiary general hospital in Chongqing. Its Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Medical Center opened in April 2026 and operates six coordinated service lines, including reconstructive surgery, aesthetic surgery, and laser- and energy-based procedures.
Focused on Lymphedema
This service concentrates on the swollen limb: staging and limb volume measurement, compression and lymphatic drainage, physiological operations such as lymphatic-venous anastomosis and lymph node transfer, excisional surgery including suction-assisted lipectomy, and the dermatology and skin care that keep infection out.
Multidisciplinary Support
Because the service sits inside a tertiary hospital, every operation draws on hospital-grade anesthesia, preoperative laboratory and imaging workup, pathology, blood-bank and intensive-care backup, and emergency response. When a swollen limb develops an infection, that response matters.
Conservative care is the treatment, not the waiting room
Lymphedema is a condition that is managed rather than cured. That single fact shapes everything about how this service works: compression and skin care come first, surgery is considered only when they have been delivered properly and are no longer enough, and honest limits are stated before any decision is made.
Evidence-Based
Our guidance reflects established evidence in lymphatic medicine and honest discussion of risk, not marketing claims. Where the evidence is limited — as it is for some operations — we say so.
Plain-Language
We explain staging, compression classes, and what each operation does in clear English, so you can take part in every decision rather than being told what will happen to you.
Honest About Limits
No surgeon can cure lymphedema or promise that compression will no longer be needed. We tell you what each option can and cannot do before you commit to it.
Chongqing West District Hospital
Chongqing West District Hospital is a tertiary general hospital developed as a major healthcare project for Chongqing, with a planned capacity of up to 1,200 beds and more than 300 types of advanced medical equipment. More than 200 specialists with backgrounds at institutions affiliated with Army Medical University practice across more than 40 clinical departments, supported by nine major medical centres including the Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Medical Center.
The hospital's culture, shaped by military medicine, emphasises discipline, rigour, and responsibility in clinical care. For patients with lymphedema, the defining advantage is that the full resources of a tertiary hospital — anesthesia, intensive care, imaging, pathology, and transfusion — stand behind every assessment and every operation.
Ready to discuss your lymphedema care?
Reach out for a consultation. We will assess the limb, review what conservative care has achieved, and talk honestly about whether surgery has a role — and what it can and cannot change.