Profile of Cindy Wei, Dr

Dr. Wei is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. She specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breasts and body.

Dr. Wei received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. She attended Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo. After her third year in medical school, Dr. Wei was awarded a prestigious research fellowship from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and spent two years at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland performing research in tissue engineering. She graduated from medical school in 2007 with a combined M.D./M.A. degree.

Dr. Wei then completed a comprehensive plastic surgery residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. While in residency, she took a special interest in breast reconstruction as well as cosmetic surgery, which she believes go hand in hand. She went on to complete two fellowships, one in reconstructive microsurgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the second in aesthetic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. She then drove cross-country to Seattle, Washington, to begin her career in private practice.

Procedures of Cindy Wei, Dr ⁽¹⁷⁾

Procedure	Rank in Seattle	Rank in WA	Rank in US
Photo Facial A photo facial is a laser light treatment which effectively treats men and women to remove brown spots and sun damage while increasing collagen production.	Ranked in Seattle: 11	Ranked in WA: 32	Ranked in US: 946
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Seattle: 8	Ranked in WA: 40	Ranked in US: 1372
Dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that’s done in-office by a dermatologist or aesthetician, who uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape away dead cells and vellus hair from your skin’s surface.	Ranked in Seattle: 16	Ranked in WA: 30	Ranked in US: 439
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Seattle: 25	Ranked in WA: 81	Ranked in US: 2744
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Seattle: 11	Ranked in WA: 88	Ranked in US: 1341
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Seattle: 10	Ranked in WA: 58	Ranked in US: 2105
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Seattle: 12	Ranked in WA: 75	Ranked in US: 2115
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Seattle: 10	Ranked in WA: 30	Ranked in US: 1844
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Seattle: 4	Ranked in WA: 13	Ranked in US: 1696
Inverted Nipple Treatment The inverted nipple is a frequently encountered problem which can cause difficulties with breastfeeding, sexuality, and aesthetic dissatisfaction.	Ranked in Seattle: 3	Ranked in WA: 3	Ranked in US: 112
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Seattle: 4	Ranked in WA: 5	Ranked in US: 1137
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Seattle: 2	Ranked in WA: 27	Ranked in US: 987
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Seattle: 5	Ranked in WA: 7	Ranked in US: 1044
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in Seattle: 2	Ranked in WA: 11	Ranked in US: 818
Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.	Ranked in Seattle: 1	Ranked in WA: 2	Ranked in US: 532
Mastectomy A mastectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one or both breasts, usually to treat or prevent breast cancer.	Ranked in Seattle: 1	Ranked in WA: 1	Ranked in US: 43
Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.	Ranked in Seattle: 6	Ranked in WA: 19	Ranked in US: 435