Dr. Larrabee has been most recognized for his surgical skills and innovative techniques. His three surgical books for surgeons have been widely used and are currently going into new and updated editions. Surgical Anatomy of the Face describes the scientific basis for much of his aging face and rhinoplasty surgery.

Principles of Facial Reconstruction is widely used by surgeons around the globe and introduced his innovative “Note Flap” and “Triangular Fixation Suture.” The Art and Craft of Facial Rejuvenation describes his current techniques for both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation, focusing on eyelid and facelift procedures.

PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Larrabee founded JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery and served as its Editor in Chief for over 15 years. It is now the preeminent facial plastic surgery journal in the world. He has stepped down as its Editor in Chief to focus more on his children and the Larrabee Center for Plastic Surgery in both its Seattle and London sites. Click here to read more.

The commitment of Joe Wong to the children of China was essential to the many cleft missions he organized. Please see my memorial comments to his life of public service.

Dr. Larrabee has been recognized by the editors of Town and Country over the years. Click here to view his 2014 profile, or click here to view his 1987 profile.

Over the years Dr. Larrabee’s work has been covered by a multitude of publications here in the United States and abroad. Article one, Article two, Article three, Article four, Article five, Article six, Article seven, Article eight (page one, page two).

HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS

Dr. Larrabee began his medical career in public health and has maintained his commitment to pro bono programs, both in the US and abroad. He was one of the founders of the AAFPRS program, Face to Face and, with Regan Thomas, accepted the AMA’s highest public service award for its Domestic Violence program.

Dr. Larrabee continues to work with Face to Face, Seattle Anesthesia Outreach and other programs such as Smile China. He is currently director of Global Surgical Outreach, which sponsors cleft revisions around the globe and has also committed to a long term educational program at the Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Links:

www.globalsurgicaloutreach.org
www.seattleao.org

Doctor Larrabee Helps Survivors of Domestic Violence

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Dr. Larrabee is Recognized by The Seattle Times for his surgical craft and commitment to the community

Seattle Times Face of Compassion Larrabee

Dr. Larrabee’s craft in both surgery and poetry was noted in Seattle Magazine

Dr. Larrabee has been recognized as a strong supporter of women’s health issues for decades

Camp Orkila, Seattle Times

Domestic Violence King County Bulletin

Mr. Tony Bull…Surgeon, Teacher, Visionary, Friend

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Dr. Larrabee Recognized for Reaching Out to Those in Need.

Important Notice

Our Aesthetic Center is set for a soft reopening Monday, May 18th!

We are thrilled to announce the soft opening of our aesthetic center on May 18th, 2020 in compliance with Governor Jay Inslee’s proclamation (20-05-20-24) of elective cosmetic medical procedures being restricted up until this date. We will not be resuming full activity of The Larrabee Center right away.

Suite 385 Covid-19 Updates:

Below you will find actions we have taken to ensure that you are protected and that we maintain Suite 385 as a Non-Covid Care (NCC) Zone:

We will not be shaking hands or hugging patients

We will continue to disinfect all contact surfaces between all patients in compliance with our infection control policy

We request that if you are sick, have a family member who is sick or have been in contact with anyone with symptoms, please contact our office to cancel your appointment

We have compiled a screening questionnaire for patients to be Covid-19 Clear status. If any symptoms are present during the screening questions, their procedure will be cancelled and they will be asked to leave, follow up with their PCP and self- quarantine, all surfaces will need to be sanitized

We have installed additional hand sanitizing stations throughout our facility

We will not allow guests to accompany you to your appointment. If you have a ride, they must wait in the car.

We ask that you wear a sanitized mask to enter the office and comply with our social distancing policies

We will not have multiple patients in the waiting area. Patients will be roomed immediately to avoid contamination.

Our staff is required to change into freshly laundered scrubs once at the office.

Employees will fill out wellness screening checklists at the beginning and end of shifts.

Employees shall not come to work if they have been exposed to a positive Covid-19 person or have any symptoms, and they should alert the safety officer so that any further steps to sanitize or potentially close an office space, or let exposed staff members know of a potential exposure may need to occur.

All staff is required to wear a mask and gloves. Hand washing prior to and after any patient contact, before engaging in clean or aseptic procedures, after any exposure to body fluids, after touching patient surroundings

Please be advised with the soft opening, our hours, providers, appointment availability and staff will be reduced to avoid unnecessary exposure. We fully understand that this will result in some inconvenience in the short term, but it is essential we do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our patient, and our staff.

We ask that if you are calling to reschedule an appointment from March, April, or early May, please be patient until our front desk coordinators reach out to you as we have limited staff working diligently for reopening and the phone lines are overwhelmed with calls.

Washington State Department of Health (DOH), World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) share information about COVID-19 at:

The health and well-being of our patients and staff are so important to us. Our providers and support staff appreciate all your love and support for them during this time. We thank you and look forward to seeing you soon!

Please reach out with any additional questions! Call or text us at 206-386-3550 or email info@larrabeecenter.com

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