Ari M. Wes, MD (he/him)

Dr. Ari Wes is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the Gender Confirmation Center specializing in gender-affirming facial surgery and top surgery. Over the past decade, his training and clinical practice have focused extensively on gender-affirming care, with dedicated experience in facial feminization and chest surgery and a sustained commitment to transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse patients. He trained at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Perelman School of Medicine, where he developed expertise in craniofacial surgery, breast reconstruction, body contouring, and surgical outcomes research. He is committed to clear communication, thoughtful planning, and meticulous technique so patients feel informed and supported throughout their surgical care.

SURGERIES OFFERED
Dr. Wes is proud to offer the following procedures to trans masculine, trans feminine, non-binary and other gender non-conforming patients. To schedule a free, virtual consultation with Dr. Wes, click here

• Facial surgery
  • Select gender affirming facial procedures tailored to individual goals
• Top surgeries
  • Chest reconstruction and gender focused breast reductions
  • Revision chest surgery
• Breast augmentation
  • Implant based breast augmentation
  • Fat grafting to the chest or breasts

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelor of Arts Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California
• Clinical Research Fellow Division of Plastic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• MD Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Master of Science in Translational Research
  Entrepreneurial Science Track, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Plastic Surgery ResidencyDivision of Plastic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the Bay Area with experience in breast surgery, body contouring and gender affirming procedures before joining the Gender Confirmation Center
• Principal investigator and collaborator on multiple NIH and NSF Small Business Innovation Research funded
  projects developing fully subcutaneous, magnetically driven craniofacial distraction systems for patients
  with congenital or acquired craniofacial differences
• Author of numerous peer reviewed publications in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including work on craniosynostosis, cleft care, craniofacial distraction, breast reconstruction, abdominal wall reconstruction and surgical outcomes and cost
• Podium and poster presenter at national and international meetings such as the World Society for
  Reconstructive Microsurgery, American Association of Plastic Surgeons, International Society of
  Craniofacial Surgeons and American Society of Plastic Surgeons regional and national conferences

AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society AOA