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Kristopher Day

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Kristopher Day is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Bellevue, WA. Dr. Day specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
20 years Experience
Kristopher Day
  • Bellevue, WA
  • Tulane University
  • Accepting new patients

What are the risks of eyelid plastic surgery?

The most common is asymmetry between the eyelids, and others that are less common include inability to fully close the eye, corneal abrasion, hematoma, or even bleeding behind READ MORE
The most common is asymmetry between the eyelids, and others that are less common include inability to fully close the eye, corneal abrasion, hematoma, or even bleeding behind the eye causing blindness. While complications are uncommon, an experienced surgeon should discuss these with you before your procedure

What are the risks of ear plastic surgery?

There can be contour deformity or asymmetry between the ears after ear surgery, relapse of the condition that indicated the procedure, or even chondritis, or inflammation or infection READ MORE
There can be contour deformity or asymmetry between the ears after ear surgery, relapse of the condition that indicated the procedure, or even chondritis, or inflammation or infection of the cartilage. While complications are uncommon, an experienced surgeon should discuss these with you before your procedure

Is facelift surgery permanent?

It can be, essentially, though continued aging of the face will naturally occur.

How long do the results of a facelift last?

This various depending on the plane in which the facelift is performed. But results typically last greater than 10 years to a lifetime.

How long do the results of double chin plastic surgery last?

This various with the patient and which procedure you are talking about, but most rejuvenation procedures of the neck are long lasting.

Is ear plastic surgery permanent?

Yes, it is intended to be.

How can I change my nose shape?

A rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure used to reshape the nose.

Do you get a facelift under local anesthesia?

You can get a facelift under either general anesthesia or moderate anesthesia.

How to fix eye bags?

A lower lid eye lift, or blepharoplasty, is used to treat this.

How soon after nose plastic surgery can you exercise?

This depends on each procedure and the type of exercise, but generally speaking I encourage low intensity activity in the first one to two weeks and no high intensity exertion READ MORE
This depends on each procedure and the type of exercise, but generally speaking I encourage low intensity activity in the first one to two weeks and no high intensity exertion exercise for 3-4 weeks after a rhinoplasty, or "nose job"

When can I lift weights after blepharoplasty surgery?

You can but at a low level of intensity until about two weeks after surgery for greater than 20 pounds lifting.