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Dr. Justin Wudel at Renew Plastic Surgery
Dr. Justin Wudel
Dr. Justin Wudel, MD, is a fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and full board-certified otolaryngologist serving patients from Renew Plastic Surgery’s Minneapolis-area clinic.
If you ask what motivated him to become a doctor and help found Renew, he’ll tell you, “I always wanted to be in a field where I thought I could make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and have an immediate impact. When I was introduced to the field of facial plastic surgery I knew I had found my calling. I loved the variety of cases, the challenges of complex anatomy and the meaningful impact surgery had on a patient’s self confidence.”
During his residency, he was awarded a grant for his work in bone regeneration. After that, Dr. Wudel developed expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face during a prestigious fellowship at the University of Michigan. Patients praise Dr. Wudel for his thoughtful approach to facelifts, rhinoplasty, and scar revision alongside his nuanced skill working on aging faces.
Dr. Wudel Outside the Office
Dr. Justin Wudel isn’t just a dedicated surgeon — he’s a dedicated family-man, too! His wife is a full time pediatrician and their lives are mostly spent chasing after their lively identical twin daughters. When he’s not busy with his many other responsibilities, he likes to golf, hunt, ski, travel, visit restaurants with friends and take in local sporting events.
According to Dr. Wudel, his diverse interests and tastes make it easier to connect with his patients — because there’s always something to talk about.
Dr. Justin Wudel Education and Professional Credentials
Dr. Justin Wudel, MD, received his bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of Minnesota — where he joined their prestigious medical honor society — before completing his Otolaryngology residency at the University of Colorado. He further honed his expertise as a fellow under Dr. Shan Baker at the University of Michigan and was honored with the Leslie Bernstein Investigator Developmental Grant — given only to up-and-coming early-career otolaryngology researchers.
Recognized for his exceptional contributions to the field, Dr. Wudel has been repeatedly named a Top Doctor by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine, most recently in 2024.
Dr. Justin Wudel
What to Expect From a Consultation With Dr. Wudel
At Renew Plastic Surgery, your first step will be a discussion. You’ll talk to Dr. Justin Wudel at our Minneapolis-area clinic about the results you’re looking for from your facial plastic surgeon. After a discussion and initial physical exam, he’ll work closely with you to create a custom care plan that takes your unique goals and medical history into account.
It’s important to remember that each patient’s journey is going to be different. During this appointment, you’ll be able to get your questions answered and concerns addressed. Don’t be self-conscious or shy about asking for the information you need. This consultation will be the perfect time for asking questions so that you can be as comfortable and well-informed as possible throughout the process.
Dr. Wudel says it best himself: “The most important thing to me as the founder of Renew Plastic Surgery is that when you step into our office you feel like part of a family. When you choose to have surgery here, we are going to walk with you step by step and hand in hand. You should feel comfortable knowing that you are entrusting your care to a group of professionals who are going to work tirelessly to give you the best possible outcome.”
Your Experience at Renew’s State-of-the-Art Facility
When asked about the inspiration for Renew’s state-of-the-art facility and care, Dr. Wudel shared, “When we started Renew, we started it with the goal of providing the most high-end expert personalized plastic surgery care in the region. What we really strive to achieve here is a very natural result so that when you walk out of here you look like you — just a slightly better version of you.”
Schedule a consultation at our facility — located in Edina in Minneapolis’ western metro and easy to access from the highway — to talk to Dr. Wudel, our dedicated facial plastic surgeon, yourself.
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