- Medical Weight LossThis woman had a long history of sun exposure. Recent weight loss also contributed to her aging appearance. She came to our facial plastic surgery practice in Seattle for a consultation to discuss rejuvenation options. She was primarily concerned with the sagging of her lower face and jowl area. Her... Read On
- Primary CareThe Stella Center staff will check your temperature upon arrival. If you have a fever, or if you have been experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough or shortness of breath, you will be asked to return home and contact your primary care physician.
- Laser Eye SurgeryI'm so happy with my surgery results! My fast healing is a result of your gentle and calm percision with my eye surgery. Thank you for making me feel 15 years younger in a matter of a few weeks time. Sincerely,"
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- General SurgeryFacial plastic and reconstructive surgeons such as Dr. Stella Desyatnikova specialize exclusively on surgery of the face. They are uniquely qualified to perform a wide range of facial cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Their training typically includes a minimum of 1 year of general surgery internship, 4 years of residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery, and 1 year of postgraduate fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. During this time they acquire an in-depth knowledge of the facial anatomy, ideal facial aesthetics, function of the facial structures, wound healing principles, and the appropriate surgical techniques.
- Ear SurgeryOtoplasty is popular among Seattle women and men who want to improve the appearance of protruding ears and bring them closer to the face. In addition to providing adults with the desired ear shape, size, and position, ear surgery can be performed for young children to allow them to mature without the ridicule that may result from large or protruding ears.
- OtolaryngologyDr. Stella Desyatnikova is a diplomate of The American Board of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery). "The ABOto ensures that its diplomates have met the ABOto's professional standards of training and knowledge in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery. Diplomates are required to have completed a minimum of five years of surgical residency training in otolaryngology after graduation from medical school, received approval of the training Program Director, and successfully completed a rigorous written and oral examination process administered by the ABOto."
- Mohs SurgerySkin cancer is a common problem, and is frequently treated by the Mohs' surgery by specially trained dermatologic surgeons. After the completion of the Mohs' procedure the cancer is removed, but the patients are often left with a large and potentially disfiguring defect. Dr. Stella has been providing restorative surgery for these patients for many years. Many different reconstructive techniques can be used, depending on the nature of the problem. They range from a simple scar revision to a complex transfer of tissue flaps from other parts of the face and neck. These procedures can repair damaged body parts and restore most patients to satisfactory appearance and function.
- Reconstructive SurgeryDr. Desyatnikova is a diplomate of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. "The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc.,® was established in 1986 to improve the quality of medical and surgical treatment available to the public by examining for professional expertise in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. To carry out this mission, the Board has established a mechanism for the education, qualification, training, review, and certification of surgeons specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery."
- BotoxIf you want to find a quick, convenient way to look your best, consider a visit to Dr. Stella for BOTOX® Cosmetic in Seattle. She is talented and experienced in performing these popular treatments, and she can help you look more youthful. In addition to BOTOX, Dr. Stella offers a range of other surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures all personalized to your unique needs.
- Brow LiftEyebrows form the frame of the face. Low, sagging brows often convey undesirable expressions such as unhappiness, fatigue, or depression. In such cases, plastic surgeons can perform a brow lift in Seattle to rejuvenate the face and erase horizontal lines and furrows.
- Eyelid SurgeryFor example, male facial skin often contains hair. Additional blood supply is needed to support these hair follicles, which means that men have a greater risk of bleeding but also a better likelihood of fast healing due to the more extensive blood supply. Dr. Stella also is experienced in performing eyelid surgery for men, as this procedure requires the surgeon to understand the distinctions between the appearance of male and female eyes. Dr. Stella knows precisely how to achieve the natural, masculine look desired by the men who choose her practice.
- LiposuctionAge, combined with genetic factors, often results in excess fat in the neck and chin area. Removing the fat from these areas with liposuction can provide Seattle women and men with the rejuvenated appearance they are seeking.
- Breast AugmentationThe dosage regimen of Sinecch™ was custom-designed to match the level of bruising and swelling that many patients experience during the post-operative phase of the most common plastic surgery procedures: facelift recovery, eyelid surgery recovery, rhinoplasty (nose surgery) recovery, breast augmentation recovery, and liposuction (the swelling here can be significant).
- RhinoplastyThe overall balance and harmony of a face often depends on the size and shape of the nose. Many of Dr. Stella Desyatnikova's patients say they have minor concerns about the look of their noses and wonder whether there's a simple treatment that can help. For those interested in altering the nose without rhinoplasty surgery, Dr. Stella uses injectable fillers to perform a "non-surgical" rhinoplasty or nose job in Seattle.
- Plastic SurgeryThe Stella Center for Facial Plastic Surgery is located in the heart of downtown Seattle in the Medical Dental Building, next to Nordstrom and Pacific Place. Find your beauty.
- Face LiftA facelift (technically known as rhytidectomy) is one of the most popular facial plastic surgical procedures. Dr. Stella performs facelift surgery in Seattle to help women and men improve an aging or tired appearance that is often the result of gravity, sun exposure, and daily stress.
- BlepharoplastyThis lady complained of heavy upper lids which interfered with her vision. She underwent the upper eyelid lift. It improved her peripheral vision and made her look much younger and more alert. She declined lower blepharoplasty at this time. Read On
- Nose SurgeryTaking the bump off somebody's nose is usually not as easy as it sounds. The first step in your quest will be to have a consultation. Facial plastic surgeons are uniquely trained and qualified to perform cosmetic nasal surgery while preserving and improving nasal breathing. At your nose surgery ("nose job") consult in Seattle, we usually take photos for computer imaging. It is an important part of your communication with the surgeon as it enables you to see what the change might do for your look and allows the surgeon to ensure that your expectations are realistic.
- OtoplastyWhile Dr. Stella usually performs otoplasty on an outpatient basis, she can perform the surgery at the outpatient surgery center as well. In most cases, Dr. Stella uses a local anesthetic combined with sedating medication for comfort.
- Scar RevisionFacial scars are often a source of self-consciousness for patients. When considering a scar revision or resurfacing in Seattle or Bellevue, it is important to realize that scars can never be completely removed, only made less visible.
- Lip AugmentationLip augmentation enhances your lips by giving them a fuller, plumper appearance. It can also minimize wrinkles around your mouth. Dr. Stella offers several methods of lip augmentation, including lip implants and injections with fillers, which give our Seattle patients beautiful, natural-looking results. If you want youthful, plump lips with fewer fine lines around your mouth, you may want to consider the benefits of fillers.
- Laser ResurfacingLip injections with dermal fillers can instantly smooth away vertical lines around the lips with no downtime. Surface treatments like microneedling and ResurFX™ laser resurfacing can address these lines as well.
- Cosmetic SurgeryCarolee Weaver is our Registered Nurse Injector, with over 15 years of experience in the cosmetic surgery and the aesthetics field. She is a knowledgeable, patient, and caring provider. Whether Carolee's patients are seeing her for injections or an IPL, they always leave the office feeling wonderful about themselves! She is an expert in her field, and achieves beautiful and natural results.
- DermabrasionThere are different types of acne scars, and they require different approaches to treatment. We utilize a combination of surgical excision, dermabrasion, fillers, and laser therapy. An exciting new development in this area is a fractionated CO2 laser treatment. ActiveFX is currently the best laser on the market, as it allows deep and narrow penetration of the laser beam with minimal surface involvement and stimulation of collagen build-up and remodeling with impressive results.
- Facial ImplantsFacial implants may enhance your bone structure, providing you with benefits such as a more aesthetically pleasing or balanced face, higher cheekbones, or a well-proportioned chin. Dr. Stella Desyatnikova offers her cheek and chin implant patients from Seattle and Bellevue their choice of several implant types, including implants manufactured from biocompatible materials.
- Chin Augmentation
- Skin CancerDr. Stella Desyatnikova performs a large number of reconstructive facial surgery procedures in Seattle, mostly for facial skin cancer and associated defects, and congenital facial defects.
- Acne Treatment
- Eczema
- LesionsBenign vascular lesions and redness, broken veins and capillaries: Your face contains an extensive network of veins and tiny blood vessels called capillaries. Over time, aging, trauma, sun exposure, and certain lifestyle factors can cause some of them to break, resulting in red streaks or blotches on the face. IPL therapy can help eliminate the red patches and damaged veins and capillaries without injuring the surrounding healthy skin.
- Chemical PeelsA chemical peel at our Seattle practice is a wonderful exfoliating treatment for improving overall skin tone. The chemical peels we offer at The Stella Center for Facial Plastic Surgery are excellent for alleviating sun-aged skin concerns, brown spots, acne, acne scarring, and other skin blemishes. A chemical peel, when done in a series or in conjunction with IPL Photofacial treatments, will leave you with smooth, glowing skin.
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- MicrodermabrasionI am 42 and I have a lot of sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, sun spots and several acne scars on my cheeks. I have tried microdermabrasion, but that hasn't given me the results I want. What would you recommend?
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