Dr. Lexie Wang is a distinguished facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, renowned for her approach to enhancing facial harmony.
She's a Double Board-Certified surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face and neck region. Her specialties include Extended Deep-Plane Face and Neck Lifts, Rhinoplasties, Brow and Eyelid surgeries, and Lip Lifts, as well as hair restoration and non-surgical treatments for facial paralysis.
Dr. Lexie Wang provides a wide range of aesthetic and restorative procedures designed to help patients look and feel their best. Her expertise spans both surgical and minimally invasive solutions, allowing her to tailor care to each patient’s unique needs and goals.
With her comprehensive training and artistic eye, Dr. Wang creates results that are refined, natural, and in harmony with each patient’s features. Whether through surgery or advanced non-invasive options, she tailors every treatment plan to support long-lasting confidence.
Dr. Wang was one of two surgeons accepted to train at the highly prestigious American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) accredited fellowship in Beverly Hills with the world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Paul Nassif (star of "Botched”).
Dr. Wang was selected as a Castle Connolly 2026 Top Doctor! This recognition puts her among only 7% of all board-certified doctors in the US! The qualifications include board certification, experience, reputation, and peer recommendations.
Her approach is characterized by a holistic understanding of facial anatomy, ensuring that each procedure enhances natural beauty while maintaining individual identity.
Dr. Wang believes in building lasting relationships with her patients, founded on trust and mutual respect. She is committed to guiding individuals through their aesthetic journeys with empathy and expertise, helping them achieve confidence and self-love.
Born and raised in nearby Fairfax, Virginia, Dr. Wang attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology where her passion for medicine developed. She went on to complete her undergraduate education at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in three years, graduating with cum laude honors. After spending a year working in the UCSD Department of Psychiatry, where she studied the physiology of circadian rhythms, she returned to Virginia to attend the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Following medical school, Dr. Wang entered a highly competitive 5-year Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. During this time, she was able to develop an expertise in the complex and intricate anatomy of the head and neck region. In her final year of residency, she served as Chief Resident in her department.
After residency, Dr. Wang became one of two surgeons accepted to train at the highly prestigious American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery accredited fellowship in Beverly Hills, California, with world-renowned surgeons Dr. Paul Nassif (star of E!’s “Botched” and creator NassifMD®), Dr. Babak Azizzadeh (founder of the Facial Paralysis Institute and the Center for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery), and Dr. Grace Lee Peng. During her tenure, Dr. Wang treated patients from all over the world, learning the nuances of challenging primary and revision facial aesthetic surgery.
While there, she also had the privilege to train with other world leaders in the aesthetic medicine and surgery field, including Dr. Guy Massry, Dr. Benjamin Talei, and Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald. This is where she added a multitude of facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries and treatments to her scope of practice, including extended deep-plane face and neck lift techniques, brow and eyelid surgeries, lip lift, primary and revision rhinoplasty, facial nerve reanimation, skin cancer and facial trauma reconstruction, hair restoration, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments (fillers, neuromodulators like Botox, laser treatments, Microneedling, etc.).
Beyond patient care, Dr. Wang cares heavily about ongoing education in the medical field, both for herself and colleagues. Her academic interests have focused on optimization of patient care and patient outcomes. She is a member of the editorial board for the Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine journal. Highlights from her scholarly record include the following publications:
Lexie Lulu Wang, Babak Azizzadeh. Chapter 9: Buccal fat modification in aesthetic facial surgery. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics on Oculoplastic and Midface Surgery.
Lexie Wang, Babak Azizzadeh. Chapter 26: Special topics/techniques: selective chemodenervation, myectomy and neurolysis. Essential Facial Reanimation: A Second Opinion, part of Essentials in Medicine by KJ Lee. [in press]
Vahidi N, Wang L, Peng GL, Nassif P, Azizzadeh B. Rhinoplasty for Thick-Skinned Noses: A Systematic Review [published online ahead of print, 2023 Jun 27] [published correction appears in Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023 Jul 6;:]. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023;10.1007/s00266-023-03460-6. doi:10.1007/s00266-023-03460-6. [PMID: 37369866]
Lee TS, Wang LL, Yi DI, Prasanna PD, Kandl C. Opioid sparing multimodal analgesia treats pain after head and neck microvascular reconstruction. [published online ahead of print, 2019 Nov 25]. Laryngoscope. 2019;10.1002/lary.28402. doi:10.1002/lary.28402. [PMID: 31765034]
Lee TS, Wang L, Han R, Mourad M, Ducic Y. Options in Repositioning the Asymmetric Brow from Paralysis and Trauma. Facial Plast Surg. 2017 Dec;33(6):627-638. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1607975. Epub 2017 Dec 1. [PMID: 29195244]
Folk D, Wang L, Yi DI, Kandl J, Godin MS. Opioid Use After Facelift: Prospective Review and Evaluation of Practice Patterns. Poster presentation at American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery AAFPRS 2018 Annual Meeting.
University of California, San Diego
University of Virginia
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Fellow to Dr. Paul Nassif and Dr. Babak Azizzadeh in Beverly Hills, CA
Choosing the right plastic surgeon is a deeply personal decision. Patients turn to Dr. Lexie Wang because of her rare combination of technical excellence, compassionate care, and modern aesthetic vision.
At West End Plastic Surgery, she has earned a reputation for helping patients feel comfortable, heard, and cared for—while delivering results that look natural and refined.
With Dr. Wang, patients experience more than just outstanding surgical skill; they gain a trusted partner who guides them confidently through their transformation with warmth, empathy, and attention to detail.
Dr. Wang’s rigorous medical education and specialized training ensure patients benefit from the most current surgical techniques and technologies.
She takes the time to understand each patient’s goals, lifestyle, and concerns, designing treatment plans that align with their individual vision.
Dr. Wang is committed to artistry as much as precision, creating outcomes that enhance rather than overwhelm.
Patients often highlight her approachable demeanor and ability to make complex procedures feel understandable and comfortable.
From surgical enhancements to non-surgical treatments, Dr. Wang offers a wide range of solutions tailored to both aesthetic goals and overall wellness.
