Kristopher M. Day, MD, FACS
Plastic Surgeon
1260 116th Ave NE Suite #201 Bellevue WA, 98004About
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.
Education and Training
Tulane University B.S. Neuroscience, B.A. Philosophy 2005
Carver College of Medicine - The University of Iowa MD 2010
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University General Surgery Internship 2011
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University General Surgery Residency 2015
University of Tennessee Plastic Surgery Fellowship 2018
University of Texas Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship 2019
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Kristopher M. Day, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
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 the eye causing blindness. While complications are uncommon, an experienced surgeon should discuss these with you before your procedure READ MORE
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 of the cartilage. While complications are uncommon, an experienced surgeon should discuss these with you before your procedure READ MORE
Is facelift surgery permanent?
It can be, essentially, though continued aging of the face will naturally occur. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Is ear plastic surgery permanent?
Yes, it is intended to be. READ MORE
How can I change my nose shape?
A rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure used to reshape the nose. READ MORE
Do you get a facelift under local anesthesia?
You can get a facelift under either general anesthesia or moderate anesthesia. READ MORE
How to fix eye bags?
A lower lid eye lift, or blepharoplasty, is used to treat this. READ MORE
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 exercise for 3-4 weeks after a rhinoplasty, or "nose job" READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 2020 - Present
Awards
- Top Cited Paper of the Year, Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction 2020
- West Virginia American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting Best Case, Marshall University 2020
- Top Reviewer Award, Publons 2019
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery Annual Research Award 2018
- Glancy Competition Winner for Best Paper at 70 th Annual SESPRS Meeting 2017
- Operation Smile Regan Fellowship Resident Leadership Program Award Recipient 2017
Professional Memberships
- King County Medical Society
- Washington State Medical Society
- Northwestern Society and Plastic Surgery
- Northeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeons
- Migraine Surgery Society
- International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies
- Rotoplast International
- Association in Osteosynthesis Craniomaxillofacial North America
- Association for Academic Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Royal Society of Medicine
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