Surgery Godfather
Chapter 794 - 712: Investigation Team

Chapter 794: Chapter 712: Investigation Team

The facial expression shaping that follows is a plastic surgery technique far more difficult than face transplant surgery.

This is an area of expertise unknown to most plastic surgeons. Even amongst those few who have encountered it, only some rough, simple, and localized techniques have been grasped, leaving a lack of comprehensive knowledge.

What is facial expression shaping? Take orthognathic surgery’s aesthetics of smile, for example, which involves facial expression shaping.

The smile is an incredibly significant factor in facial aesthetics. As orthognathic operations can alter the smile, surgeons pay particular attention to this dynamic expression.

Many elements influence the portrayal of a smile, such as: how straight the teeth are, their protrusion and degree of incline, the extent of gum exposure, the curvature of the smile, and whether the teeth shown on both sides are symmetrical.

Evaluations of the smile can then be made upon these aspects, and a surgical plan with the objective of esthetics of smile can be designed.

Only a handful of top-tier plastic surgery hospitals such as Xiehe Eight Great Sites and Shanghai Ninth Hospital have managed to perfect the aesthetics of smile.

Although Yang Ping has no interest in plastic surgery, he can’t suppress his curiosity concerning new fields. He uses his spare time to research plastic surgery techniques, especially since he currently has access to one of the world’s most acclaimed plastic surgeons as a technical resource.

For Yang Ping, anyone’s surgical methods can be easily mastered. His approach is like a grand dharma of stellar absorptions, where he gleans valuable lessons from various sources, learning from all the exceptional techniques, to then modify and innovate with them.

Ivan’s book has been thoroughly read by Yang Ping - the techniques mentioned in it are well-mastered by him. Using this as a foundation, Yang Ping has made significant advancements and innovations.

Of course, Yang Ping’s spare time - a concept with no ceiling.

The Comprehensive Surgery Department’s doctors’ office.

Everyone, including Song Zimo, Xu Zhiliang, Director Lan, August, and Robert, convened, deeply interested in the expression shaping concept - a new idea proposed by Ivan.

"What specifically makes expression shaping so difficult?" someone inquired.

Ivan contemplated for a moment, then asked, "Have you guys seen the animated movie ’The Legend of the String Demon’? If you have, I can offer a better explanation for this amazing technique."

Some had seen it, some hadn’t, Song Zimo said: "I have seen it!"

Ivan nodded and explained: "It is a well-made stop-motion animation. To craft its character’s various expressions, Laika Company used superior facial expression techniques. They used 4429 dedicated eyebrow expressions and 23187 face molds. Coupled with movements, it created 48 million different combinations of expressions and manners for Kubo. You should now understand how detailed and nuanced the science of facial expressions is."

"Facial expression shaping can’t truly be manipulated at will, as facial skeletal contours can only be altered, not torn down and rebuilt. So to some extent, facial expression shaping is restricted by the basic conditions of the subject. However, this isn’t a problem, as we have plenty of work to do on top of these basic conditions. For instance, with smiles, we can mold sweet, naïve, and numerous flirts."

"Regrettably, facial expressions are also influenced by individuals’ deep-seated emotions. Even if we mold a naive smile, after a while, the expression will revert to its original form."

Their understanding seemed somewhat vague, as if Ivan was talking about some kind of metaphysics.

Robert had an epiphany, "Does the face come from the heart?"

Song Zimo couldn’t help but give him a thumbs-up. This guy definitely has a knack for Chinese. He always manages to find the right words.

"So, are you saying that if one’s appearance is sleazy, they’ll never have a chance to turn over a new leaf?" Zhang Lin asked.

The crowd turned their attention to Zhang Lin. Did Teacher Zhang look sleazy? Or was he asking this question on behalf of himself?

"If someone only looks sleazy, this can definitely be changed. However, if their soul is sleazy, even though plastic surgery can alter their appearance, it won’t last long. The soul is the source of one’s disposition. If there’s an issue at the source, surgery can’t solve it. This is why, in my man-made beauty project, apart from the surgical part, there is also a component dedicated to shaping character, which aims to transform someone from within. I suggest you start with your inner-self and reject sleaziness!" said Ivan slowly, then sternly looked at Zhang Lin.

Zhang Lin immediately shook his head, avoiding Ivan’s gaze, "No, I was just asking casually. With a face like mine, there’s absolutely no need for plastic surgery."

"Don’t worry - your face - it’s just a leftover issue from your time in university - your computer hard drive data," Xu Zhiliang whispered to Zhang Lin.

As if struck in a vulnerable spot, Zhang Lin’s face flushed and neck thickened, but he had no retort.

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The scandal of Sanbo Hospital illegally using foreign doctors for surgeries continues to escalate, with issues multiplying, and has already extended to creating assorted surgical departments without proper permissions and the construction of large laboratories mismatched with the level of the hospital.

A team of experts has already been stationed in Sanbo Hospital to investigate the incident.

All experts in the team are well-known surgical professors from outside the province. The team leader is a hepatobiliary surgery expert, and the deputy team leader is a plastic surgery expert. Dean Xia has gone to the provincial hall several times to explain the situation, but it hasn’t helped. The investigation persists, as do the evaluations and necessary rectifications. There is no place exempt from the law.

Members of the expert group are lodged in the Tri-Bo Hotel. Dean Xia arrived at the hospital early, as did Dean Sun and several deputy deans, Director Zhao of the Medical Affairs Department, and Director Zhou of the Science and Education Department. They all await the arrival of the expert group.

"Old Xia, restrain yourself for now. We can’t afford to let anyone catch us displaying a bad attitude."

Dean Sun tries to soothe Dean Xia, knowing of Xia’s temperament.

Although Dean Xia does have a temper at times, he knows where to draw the line and when to concede. Since a whistle-blower reported the issue and authorities sent in investigators, the investigation is a commonplace affair. However, Old Xia worries about affecting Yang Ping’s mood, Xiehe Hospital being a young person with strong self-esteem, lacking the temperance of societal experiences.

"Rest assured, I know how to handle this. We’ll avoid alerting Yang Ping for now. If they need to speak with him, we will handle it. Let’s explain this to the investigation team clearly," Dean Xia speaks calmly.

"Our issues under investigation are not just one, but three: illegal usage of foreign experts, unlawful establishment of comprehensive surgery, and unrestrained construction of laboratories not fitted with our hospital’s capacity," Dean Sun delicately explains.

Dean Xia is surprisingly calm, "We’ve been open and transparent in conducting our affairs; there’s nothing we cannot subject to investigation. I only ask for one thing, don’t target Yang Ping. I, Old Xia, can plead for mercy and admit to any wrongdoing. Besides, we did not make any mistakes in these matters."

"But Professor Yang is on the interview list of the investigation team," Dean Sun frowns. Some matters are beyond their control.

Dean Xia decisively responds, "Even if his name is on the list, we can’t let him know, I’ll handle it. Is a hospital dean apologizing not enough? Especially since we haven’t done anything wrong."

"Some things can’t be scrutinized too closely. If scrutinized, many loopholes appear. For example, Professor Yang’s surgical permissions, we collectively vouched for him, and the hospital then authorized him. But strictly speaking, it really is noncompliant. No hospital in the entire country has a precedent for this. Not to mention, his surgery for scoliosis, he has not been trained in any specialized training base, he does not possess the surgical qualifications in this area, but he’s been performing it all along, and those cross-disciplinary surgeries are even hard to justify," Dean Sun is extremely worried, as none of the matters under investigation can bear close scrutiny.

Dean Xia ponders for a moment and says, "In any case, the principle is to actively cooperate with the investigation above, but we absolutely cannot let it affect Professor Yang’s work. Let all matters stop at our level."

Voices speaking in the hallway can be heard, signaling the arrival of the investigation team.

They all have stern expressions and, under the guidance of the office director, they enter the small meeting room of the hospital.

"Dean Xia!" Professor Li, the team leader, greeted Dean Xia with a smile and a handshake.

Professor Li is a well-known hepatobiliary surgery professor from another province who conducts himself steadily.

"Welcome experts to guide the work!" Dean Xia greets with apparent enthusiasm.

They all take turns shaking hands and greeting one another, then sit around the office table. A total of fifteen experts have arrived, making an impressive lineup, including one nursing expert.

"Everyone’s time is precious, let’s cut to the chase, we should fetch the case files of recent cases involving foreign experts!" Professor Li gets straight to the point.