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James Wethe, M.D.

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Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Wethe is an established and highly respected plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, who strives to provide outstanding patient care in a professional and welcoming environment.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation please call us or if you’d prefer, Email the Doctor for information and a member of our staff will contact you to answer your questions and schedule an appointment.

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Dr. James Wethe has been in several featured interviews on Bizymoms.com.

Office

The first step in any aesthetic procedure is to meet with the doctor for a consultation. You’ll meet Dr. Wethe, and can talk privately with him about your goals for your appearance. At the time of your consultation, he will examine you and may share photos of other patients with similar goals. Together you can decide what course of action which best suits your needs.

Dr. Wethe sees patients for consultations, postoperative and follow-up care visits at his private Torrance. The Skin Suite is also located in the same office. For surgery, Dr. Wethe has privileges at a variety of hospitals, medical and surgery centers.

Our Aesthetician
Dr. Wethe and his staff would like to welcome Elizabeth Singer, Licensed Aesthetician. Elizabeth comes highly recommended from her former employers and clients and we are excited to have her join us at The Skin Suite. She has over 15 years of skin care experience and has been trained by some of the top professionals in the industry. Elizabeth is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please call the office 310-784-8389 to schedule an appointment or a consultation.

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Qualifications

Dr. James Wethe is a board-certified plastic surgeon, practicing in the city of Torrance in the Los Angeles/South Bay area of Southern California.

Dr. Wethe passed his board examination in general surgery in 1986, and became board-certified in the specialty of plastic surgery in 1990.

Dr. Wethe completed his internship in general surgery at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, in 1981. He completed his residency in general surgery at the same hospital from 1981 until 1985. He began his plastic surgery residency at University of California at Irvine in 1985 and finished in 1987. He was then invited to study in a fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery under Richard Ellenbogen, M.D., in Los Angeles, CA from July 1987 to December 1987. He was the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Little Company of Mary Hospital from 1997 - 1999 and at Torrance Memorial Medical Center from 1996 - 2001.

He is a current Diplomat of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.


Education

Undergraduate
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
September 1972 - June 1974
Major: Biology

University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
September 1974 - June 1976
Degree: B.A., Biology

Graduate
University of Southern California, School of Medicine
September 1976 - June 1980
Degree: Doctor of Medicine

Post Graduate
Internship:
General Surgery, Harbor/UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California
June 1980 - June 1981
Program Chairman: David State, M.D.

Residency:
General Surgery, Harbor/UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California
June 1981 - June 1985
Program Chairman: Samuel E Wilson, M.D.

Plastic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, California
July 1985 - June 1987
Program Chairman: David W. Furnas, M.D.

Fellowship:
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Richard Ellenbogen, M.D., Los Angeles, California
July 1987 - December 1987


Licensure

California Medical: GO46773


Board Certification

American Board of Surgery - 1986
Certificate # 31531

American Board of Plastic Surgery - 1990
Certificate # 3942

Certificate of Additional Qualifications in Hand Surgery
American Board of Surgery - August 1992
Certificate # 126


Memberships

Alpha Omega Alpha
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
American Society of Plastic Surgeons


Professional Appointments

Chief of Plastic Surgery
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
1996 - 2001

Chief of Plastic Surgery
Little Company of Mary Hospital
1997 - 1999


Hospital Appointments

Torrance Memorial Medical, Torrance, California, April 1988
Little Company of Mary Hospital, Torrance, California, January 1988
U.C. Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Enlargement
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reconstruction - Free Flap & Tram Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Male Breast Reduction

Body Procedures

  • Body-Contouring after Major Weight Loss
  • Liposuction
  • Spider-Vein Treatment
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Upper Arm Lift
  • Burn Reconstruction
  • General Reconstruction
  • Hand Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Scar Revision
  • Skin Cancer
  • Surgery for Congenital Defects of the Hand

Face Procedures

  • Cheek Implants
  • Chin Surgery
  • Ear Pinning Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Forehead Lift
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Lip Augmentation / Enhancement
  • Nose Surgery

General Procedures

  • Retin-A Treatments
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Collagen Injections
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Chemical or Micro Peels
  • Botox Injections