About Dr. Kristopher Day, MD, FACS Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Bellevue
Meet Dr. Kristopher M. Day, MD, FACS
Dr. Kristopher M. Day is a double board-certified plastic surgeon and one of the only craniofacial fellowship-trained surgeons practicing in Bellevue. His Ivy League training provided advanced expertise in complex bone and soft tissue reconstruction — skills that translate directly to superior precision across every procedure he performs.
With 10+ years of experience and a boutique practice model, Dr. Day provides the personal attention that larger practices cannot match. From your initial consultation through your final follow-up, you will work directly with Dr. Day — not a coordinator. His 30+ peer-reviewed publications and leadership roles across 12 professional societies reflect a surgeon who operates at the highest levels of his specialty.
On a personal level, Dr. Day is a first-generation college graduate who made his way from a small town to the top of his field. He is an Operation Smile certified surgeon who has completed dental and craniofacial mission work internationally. Outside the operating room, he is a dedicated father of three.
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
FACS
ASPS Member
Migraine Surgery Society
Hospital Affiliations
Extensive Experience & Training
From his small-town roots to Ivy League surgical training to academic practice, Dr. Day has cultivated his premier technical expertise by caring for thousands of patients. He is a compassionate and caring surgeon who wants to help each patient achieve the best version of themselves by creating a customized plan to meet each individual’s goals.
He has held multiple professional leadership positions, participates in many surgical journals, has produced dozens of presentations and publications, and has participated in several service and teaching endeavors in plastic surgery, both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Day draws on this wealth of knowledge to deliver each patient’s best outcome through a thoughtful and evidence-based approach designed to give each patient a safe and effective result. He is dedicated to delivering the highest quality surgical care to all his patients and loves the opportunity to address each ones unique concerns with a creative and personalized approach. He feels there is no greater fulfillment than a happy patient feeling they’ve achieved their unique, individual best.
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Publications
- Day K, Scott J, Lee T, Waldrop J, Sargent L, Kennedy J, Rehm J, Brzezienski M. Progressive Surgical Autonomy in a Plastic Surgery Resident Clinic. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2017 May 4;5(5):e1318.
- Griner D, Steffen C, Day K, Brzezienski M. Barbed Ribbon Device for Progressive Tension Closure Reduces Seroma After Breast Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2017 Dec;79(6):541-545.
- Day K, Nair N, Griner D, Sargent L. Extended Release Liposomal Bupivacaine Injection (Exparel®) for Early Postoperative Pain Control Following Pharygoplasty: a Case-Control Study. J Craniofac Surg. 2018 May;29(3):726-730.
- Steffen C, Day K, Gilson A, Zoog E, Brzezienski M. Vertical Inset of Latissimus Flap Improves Reconstruction Aesthetics by Reducing Scar Burden in the “Social Breast.” Ann Plast Surg. Ann Plast Surg. 2018 Jun;80(6S Suppl 6):S365-S371.
- Rivet J, Day K, Rau J, Waldrop J, Brzezienski M. Passot-Type Immediate Breast Reconstruction Obviates the Use of Acellular Dermal Matrix in Grades Two and Three Ptosis. Ann Plast Surg. 2019 Jan;82(6S Suppl):S394-S398.
- Day K, Rohrich R, Spiess A. The Past Informs the Present, Academic New Media Pitfalls: A Primer for Plastic Surgeons. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2019 Apr; 7(4): e2178.
- Teal L, Day K. Virtual Surgical Planning in Craniofacial Surgery: A Systematic Literature Review. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Nov-Dec;30(8):2459-2463.
- Moore M, Nguyen T, Day K, Weinfeld, A. Pyriform Costal Cartilage Graft Improves Cleft-Side Alar Asymmetry in Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2020 May;57(5):537-542.
- Valente D, Day K, et al. Incision Location Predicts 30-Day Major Adverse Events After Cosmetic Breast Augmentation: An Analysis of the Tracking Outcomes and Operations for Plastic Surgeons (TOPS) Database. 2021 Nov 1;148(5):1014-1019.
- Day K, Kelley P, Harshbarger R, Dorafshar A, Kumar A, Steinbacher D, Combs P, Levine J. Advanced Three-Dimensional Technologies in Craniofacial Reconstruction. 2021 Jul 1;148(1):94e-108e.
Trusted Credentials & Affiliations
Conveniently Located for Eastside Families
Pacific Sound Plastic Surgery is centrally located in downtown Bellevue, making Dr. Day’s fellowship-trained expertise accessible to families throughout the Eastside — without the stress of navigating Seattle traffic. Our patients enjoy a private, boutique surgical experience with complimentary parking, just minutes from the communities they call home.
Seattle
~15 minutes
World-class plastic surgery results without the downtown Seattle parking hassle. A quick drive across SR-520 or I-90 to our private Bellevue office.
Kirkland
~10 minutes
Just minutes from downtown Kirkland and the Juanita waterfront via I-405 or surface streets.
Redmond
~10 minutes
Convenient for the Redmond tech community via SR-520 or surface streets.
Mercer Island
~10 minutes
A quick drive across I-90. Our discreet, private environment is ideal for discerning Mercer Island residents.
Issaquah
~10 minutes
Convenient for Issaquah Highlands and Gilman Village area families via I-90.
Renton
~5 minutes
Easy access from Renton and the Landing via I-405 North. Boutique care and personalized attention just minutes away.
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You deserve to feel confident in your body again. Dr. Day and the Pacific Sound team create personalized transformation plans tailored to your unique goals.