Dr. Zhu is an absolute MAGICIAN!!! I could not be happier with my results. I wanted a little mid-life refresher and I got a mid-life eraser. I look and feel 20 years younger while still looking natural. All my friends keep asking what’s different – I’m glowing! Dr. Zhu is not only an extremely talented physician but he’s a really great person. He was so patient and kind. He always kept me laughing and even gave me a hug (at my request) when I got nervous just before the procedure started. He checked on me in person after my procedure and made sure I was comfortable and well cared for every step of the way from our initial consultation to my four month post op appointment. I love him and his work so much I came back for a second procedure five months later. I highly recommend him!!!
Dr. Xiao Zhu joined Premier Plastic Surgery to carry on its culture of excellence. After completing an Aesthetic Fellowship in Beverly Hills, he returned to Pittsburgh to better serve his hometown. Bringing with him cutting-edge techniques, he prides himself on delivering natural results, and with it, the confidence you deserve.
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. ZhuDr. Zhu is a Pittsburgh native and attended the North Allegheny School District for most of his primary and secondary education. He graduated from Duke University and received his Bachelors in Chemistry with a focus in Biochemistry. He then matriculated into the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine under scholarship with the Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP). During this time, he was not only elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) national medical honors society, but also was able to secure a prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) medical research grant for his contributions to scientific advancement. To date, Dr. Zhu has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications, and many more abstracts, presentations, and book chapters.
He matched into the six-year Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program with the Department of Plastic Surgery at UPMC, which has consistently ranked as the #1 Plastic Surgery training program in the US (Doximity Rankings). For his selfless dedication to others, Dr. Zhu was elected Administrative Chief Resident and received the Senior Resident Teaching Award, among numerous other accolades.
While many graduates choose to start practicing right out of residency, Dr. Zhu wanted to ensure his patients received care from a Plastic Surgeon who has reached the pinnacle of training and surgical experience. He chose to pursue a dedicated year with The Aesthetic Fellowship of Los Angeles in the heart of Beverly Hills. There, he learned from venerable giants and international leaders in the field of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Complex techniques, such as deep-plane face/neck lifts, drainless tummy tucks, and difficult primary/revision rhinoplasties are just a few of the many procedures Dr. Zhu is excited to bring back and offer at Premier Plastic Surgery, among the full spectrum of face, nose, breast, and body procedures.
Real Patient Reviews
Dr. Zhu was amazing! I had a deep plane lower face/neck lift a few months ago. This is the first time I’ve had any kind of surgery done and he made me feel so comfortable going into the procedure. I’m incredibly happy with the results. I’ve gotten so many compliments on how I look without anyone really knowing that I had plastic surgery. Mostly coworkers/friends just tell me I look so healthy and rested and they want to know what I’m doing for my skin. I think my boyfriend was scared when I went to do the procedure that I was going to come out with my looks changed, but he just thinks I look younger. I would recommend Dr. Zhu 100%.
I had a deep plane face lift, lip lift, neck lift and upper lid lift and laser peel performed by Dr. Zhu seven weeks ago and it turned out spectacular! I’m a 71 year young woman and I’ve had a facelift before. With Dr. Zhu’s expertise me and my family could not see incision points, nor could we easily see any stitches. I have no scarring. I’m open with friends about having had this procedure to encourage them if they have any hesitation about the procedure. My Laguna Beach gal pal said, “Absolutely amazing!” When I told her he’s now in Pittsburgh she said, “I want him!” I’m positive Dr. Zhu will be making a lot of patients as happy as he’s made me. Did I mention that I only felt mild discomfort? Great experience.
Outside the operating room, Dr. Zhu is a husband, a father, and someone who finds joy in the small things in life - trying new foods, exploring new places, root beer (his guilty pleasure), or simply spending time with family. He believes that truly understanding his patients starts with being open about who he is as well. Plastic Surgery is his profession, but connection is what drives him. Dr. Zhu’s goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and cared for - not just as a patient, but as a person.
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