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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

The Stella Center, 509 Olive Way Suite 1430, Seattle, WA (2025)

The Stella Center for Facial Plastic Surgery is a modern aesthetic medical practice providing state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical services to enhance your natural beauty. Our mission is to improve the appearance, confidence and self-esteem of our patients. Founder Dr. Stella Desyatnikova is a facial plastic surgeon who is recognized for her impeccable skill and the personalized attention she gives each client. She is especially known for her talent in performing eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty facelift, and injectable fillers in Seattle. She and her staff are committed to ensuring that you receive only the best care.

11/11/2025

Is this malar edema?

Malar and infraorbital (under-eye) edema is one of the most common and most misunderstood complications in aesthetics. This is partially malar , and partially tear through edema (swelling).

I see this kind of patients every week. Most of them are self-referred because they know something is wrong, but their injectors are not willing or not able to take care of them.

Ultrasound is instrumental as part of the assessment and treating these patients. It helps to distinguish filler lumps from edema, from inflammatory nodules, and from abscesses.

The dissolving videos are from several different patients. The treatment can be complicated, but despite what you may hear, we can indeed dissolve the filler and treat other complications.

What questions do you have about under eye swelling?

10/31/2025

Facial lump - what would you do?

This patient was referred for a biopsy of the cheek mass.
She had no pain and no history of fillers.

What do you think it is?

Swipe ➡️➡️➡️ for clues!

We didn’t really need an ultrasound for this case, but it did make for an impressive video, and was a good way to reassure the patient and the referring physician.

This was the facial artery.
A small spot of calcification has possibly made the artery more stiff and noticeable.

This was a great example of speeding 10 seconds on ultrasound to avoid unnecessary and potentially hazardous procedure!

10/27/2025

CMAC is truly one of a kind. I always learn so much at this meeting.
Here, in no particular order, are just a few of the brilliant minds pushing our field forward, my amazing colleagues and friends, dedicated to doing what’s right for patients and to sharing knowledge without ego.
If you are in aesthetics, there is no better place to learn about safety for your patients.

09/26/2025

Celebrating learning, international collaboration, and facial ultrasound!

This past week I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Sheena Kapoor, , a dermatologist from India, for an intensive facial ultrasound fellowship here at The Stella Center.

Together we explored facial ultrasound scanning techniques, detailed facial anatomy, and use of ultrasound for real clinical cases, from safe filler placement to challenging complications
It’s inspiring to see physicians from around the world embrace ultrasound as a tool for safer, more precise aesthetic medicine. Dr. Kapoor’s curiosity and dedication made this week a joy to teach.
Wishing her continued success as she brings this knowledge back to her practice and patients!

09/22/2025

Curious about what’s happening with old filler in your face?
Do you notice unusual bumps, lumps, or nodules?

We’re offering free ultrasound exams during our upcoming private training sessions.
Ultrasound can show:
🔹 Old filler
🔹 Inflammation or swelling
🔹 Nodules and granulomas
🔹 Normal anatomy beneath the skin

A few spots are open this week, with more available in October.
If you are an existing patient, we can schedule you right away!
If you are a new patient, email us to info@doctorstella.com for more info

Address

509 Olive Way Suite 1430
Seattle, WA
98101

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.doctorstella.com/

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