Dr. Wayne LarrabeeMD, MSH, FACS
Preventive Medicine
at The Larrabee Center for Facial Plastic Surgery — Seattle, WA
About
Wayne F. Larrabee, Jr., MD, MSH, FACS holds double board certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He serves as a Clinical Professor at the University of Washington and directed the UW Fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery for over 30 years. His surgical volume includes more than 5,000 facelifts, 12,000 rhinoplasties, and 10,000 blepharoplasty procedures. He has practiced in both Seattle and London over the course of his career.
Dr. Larrabee has served as president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies. He co-founded the Pan Asian Society of Facial Plastic Surgery and founded Global Surgical Outreach, which delivers pro bono reconstructive surgery worldwide. He also co-founded Face to Face, a program that provides pro bono surgery for domestic violence victims, earning him the AMA's highest public service award. The Washington State Medical Association recognized him as a Doctor Making a Difference in 2025. He has published over 250 articles and three surgical textbooks, and he served as founding editor of JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery and Clinics in Facial Plastic Surgery. Outside medicine, he publishes poetry in literary journals and pursues photography.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Clinical Professor at the University of Washington; directed the UW Fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery for over 30 years; practiced in Seattle and London
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Larrabee right for?
Dr. Larrabee is an excellent fit for patients seeking an experienced facial plastic surgeon with a deep surgical portfolio. Adults considering rhinoplasty, facelift, or blepharoplasty benefit from his high surgical volume and precision. Patients who value a surgeon with academic credentials and national leadership experience will find his background reassuring. Those seeking a physician who blends surgical expertise with a commitment to patient outcomes will connect with his approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Larrabee specializes in facelift, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty, among other facial procedures. He has performed more than 5,000 facelifts, 12,000 rhinoplasties, and 10,000 blepharoplasty surgeries over his career. His breadth of surgical experience covers the full range of facial plastic and reconstructive procedures.
Yes, Dr. Larrabee holds double board certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is one of a select number of surgeons to hold certification in both specialties.
Dr. Larrabee serves as a Clinical Professor at the University of Washington. He directed the UW Fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery for more than 30 years, training the next generation of facial plastic surgeons.
Dr. Larrabee has served as president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies. He also co-founded the Pan Asian Society of Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Larrabee founded Global Surgical Outreach, which provides pro bono reconstructive surgery to patients worldwide. He also co-founded Face to Face, a program delivering free surgery to domestic violence survivors. The AMA awarded him its highest public service honor for that work.
Yes, the Washington State Medical Association named Dr. Larrabee a Doctor Making a Difference in 2025. He has also received the AMA's highest public service award for his humanitarian surgical programs.
Dr. Larrabee has published more than 250 articles and co-authored three surgical textbooks. He served as founding editor of JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery and Clinics in Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Larrabee has practiced in both Seattle and London over the course of his career. He founded The Larrabee Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Seattle approximately 35 years ago.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026