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Dr. Stella Desyatnikova, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington

Dr. Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Seattle, Washington
NPI: 1376509174· License: MD0041231 (WA) verify
Industry payments (2025): $187 across 2 payments (what this means)
4.24(39 ratings)

In Dr. Stella Desyatnikova's own words

How Dr. Stella Desyatnikova describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Dr. Stella Desyatnikova plans to create a series of short educational videos.

Specialization

  • Offers advanced filler injections
  • Offers mini facelift and eyelid lift procedures
  • Specializes as a Facial Plastic Surgeon
  • Offers nonsurgical rhinoplasty

Technique

  • The doctor takes their time during a facelift procedure to achieve the desired appearance of healed scars.

Training & credentials

  • Most of the training courses offered by the practice are private.
  • The practice offers training courses that are either one-day or two-day in duration.

Safety

  • So happy to see real attention to anatomy and safety, especially with the new indication for temple treatment!

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About

Dr. Stella Desyatnikova, a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington, specializes in facial rejuvenation. She offers procedures including mini facelifts, eyelid lifts, nonsurgical rhinoplasty, and advanced filler injections with products like Restylane and Juvederm. Dr. Desyatnikova is an Ultrasound in Aesthetics Expert who prioritizes precise diagnosis and treatment, especially for complex issues such as nodules, ensuring conditions like lipoma are accurately ruled out. She considers high-definition ultrasound the best tool for complication management, provided a qualified expert operates it. Her practice often addresses the "multiply-treated face," a common challenge for patients with multiple prior aesthetic treatments. For these cases, where ultrasound imaging is crucial, patients seek her for surgery, filler dissolving, or treatment of lumps and nodules. Dr. Desyatnikova advocates for ultrasound mapping and guidance for all injections, including new indications like temple treatment, and takes ample time during surgical procedures like facelifts to ensure optimal, discreet scar healing. She also teaches ultrasound anatomy and participates in panels on injectable safety, and holds a leadership role in the Dermatologic section of the AIUM.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

Everything on this page about each procedure Dr. Stella Desyatnikova offers: pricing in context, what they've said about it, related videos and photos, and what patients ask.

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Stella Desyatnikova, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Hyaluronidase

$125

1 patient report · 2013

About typicalTypical nationally: $125–$300 (median $200, 9 reports) compare ↗

Juvederm

$1,275

Average of 2 patient reports · 2011–2014

About typicalTypical in Seattle: $688–$1,550 (median $825, 8 reports) compare ↗

Ear Surgery

$3,199

1 patient report · 2012

About typicalTypical nationally: $3,199–$5,000 (median $4,260, 26 reports) compare ↗

Lip Implants

$4,000

1 patient report · 2014

Above typicalTypical nationally: $2,225–$2,850 (median $2,550, 20 reports) compare ↗

Mini Facelift

$4,800

1 patient report · 2012

Below typicalTypical nationally: $5,150–$8,800 (median $6,500, 55 reports) compare ↗

Rhinoplasty

$6,500

Average of 2 patient reports · 2012–2013

Below typicalTypical in Seattle: $6,748–$11,090 (median $8,995, 11 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Stella Desyatnikova

Sourced directly from Dr. Stella Desyatnikova's social posts and replies.

What should patients know about Sculptra nodules?
Sculptra nodules can be very stubborn and difficult to resolve, requiring precise diagnosis and treatment.
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How are Sculptra nodules typically treated at The Stella Center?
Initial treatments for Sculptra nodules, such as saline injections, may not always yield significant change. The practice often progresses to more targeted methods if needed, such as ultrasound-guided 5-fluorouracil and hyaluronidase.
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What are Dr. Desyatnikova's standards for facelift scars?
Dr. Desyatnikova aims for healed facelift scars to be discreet and aesthetically ideal, reflecting her meticulous surgical technique and commitment to taking ample time during the procedure.
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What patients ask Dr. Stella Desyatnikova

Questions people asked under Dr. Stella Desyatnikova's Instagram posts, 2 answered by the doctor.

Questions are from public comments, shown without the commenter's name. Answers are Dr. Stella Desyatnikova's own statements from their videos and replies, not NavMDs' medical advice.

From Dr. Stella Desyatnikova's Instagram

@thestellacenter →

Recent photos posted by @thestellacenter, Dr. Stella Desyatnikova's own Instagram account. Each image opens the original post on Instagram.

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Technologies & brands Dr. Stella Desyatnikova mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Stella Desyatnikova's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesSculptra · 3

Patient Experience

Dr. Stella Desyatnikova Review Summary

4.32
Dr. Desyatnikova has an average rating of 4.32 out of 5 stars. Patients frequently praise her skills and natural-looking results, with several reviews highlighting her expertise in filler injections and mini facelifts. While most reviews are positive, one patient mentioned that Juvederm didn't work for them, suggesting that individual results may vary.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.4 out of 5

Based on 36 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.1 out of 5

Based on 41 reviews

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Dr. Stella Desyatnikova, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington

Main Office

509 Olive Wy #1430, Seattle, Washington

(206) 682-3223

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$187

Payments

2

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Stella Desyatnikova received $187 across 2 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Phone: (206) 682-3223

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

509 Olive Wy #1430

Seattle, Washington 98101

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Office Information

Phone: (206) 682-3223

Where does Dr. Stella Desyatnikova practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

509 Olive Wy #1430, Seattle, Washington 98101

(20 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

The Stella Center

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Double Board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Double Board Certified Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgeon
Plastic Surgery, 2006, American Board Of Fac. Plastic & Recon. Surgery
Otolaryngology, 2003, American Board Of Otolaryngology

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Stella Desyatnikova online?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Please contact the clinic directly to inquire about online appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Stella Desyatnikova offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Please contact the clinic directly to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Stella Desyatnikova?
Patients consistently praise Dr. Desyatnikova's skills and the natural-looking results she achieves. Many reviews mention positive experiences with filler injections (Juvederm) for under-eye hollows and cheek enhancement, as well as mini facelifts. One patient notes a 'drastic improvement,' while others describe Dr. Stella as 'amazing' and life-changing. While one review mentions Juvederm not working for them, the overwhelming majority of reviews are highly positive.
What areas of care does Dr. Stella Desyatnikova cater to?
Dr. Desyatnikova specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, focusing on facial rejuvenation. Her areas of expertise include mini facelifts, eyelid lifts, nonsurgical rhinoplasty, and advanced filler injections (such as Restylane, Juvederm, and Hyaluronidase). She also addresses issues like under-eye hollows and hollowed cheeks. Dr. Desyatnikova's approach to patient care emphasizes precision in treatment application and correct diagnosis, especially for complex issues like nodules, ensuring conditions such as lipoma are accurately ruled out. For complication management, she considers high-definition ultrasound, operated by a qualified expert, to be the best tool. She has particular expertise in addressing the 'multiply-treated face,' an increasingly common challenge for patients who have received multiple aesthetic treatments over time. Patients often seek her for surgery, filler dissolving, or treatment of lumps and nodules in these complex cases, where ultrasound imaging is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Her commitment to patient safety and education is evident in her frequent invitations to teach ultrasound anatomy and participate in panels on injectable safety. She prioritizes meticulous anatomical understanding and advocates for the use of ultrasound mapping and guidance for all injections, including new indications like temple treatment. In surgical procedures like facelifts, Dr. Desyatnikova is known for her meticulous technique, taking ample time to ensure optimal, discreet scar healing that meets her high aesthetic standards.