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Surgeons named on the site

Dr. Richard BalikianDouble board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Balikian specializes in facelifts, rhinoplasty, and neck rejuvenation in San Diego.

Certifications and memberships stated

Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryCertified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Certified by the American Board of OtolaryngologyCertified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Affiliation listed: American College of SurgeonsFellow – American College of Surgeons

Experience stated

20 years (as stated)With over 20 years of experience and double board certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Since 2007 (as stated)Since opening his practice in 2007, Dr. Balikian’s work is consistently recognized by both peers and prestigious publications

Procedures and techniques named

Artiste Lift™The Artiste Lift™ is a preservation deep plane facelift developed by Dr. Balikian to restore the natural architecture of your face.
preservation deep plane faceliftThe Artiste Lift™ is a preservation deep plane facelift developed by Dr. Balikian to restore the natural architecture of your face.
Temporal Brow LiftThe temporal brow lift is ideal for addressing sagging at the outer brow and heaviness in the upper eyelids. Often combined with upper eyelid surgery, this procedure provides a more complete upper facial rejuvenation.
Deep Vertical Neck LiftDr. Richard Balikian's deep vertical neck lift addresses these concerns by going beyond surface-level tightening. This advanced technique releases and repositions the deep structures of the neck in concert with his preservation deep plane facelift, creating natural, lasting rejuvenation from the face through the neck with refined precision and artistry.
Neck lift: deep vertical, outpatient, general anesthesiaThe deep vertical neck lift is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia.
Blepharoplasty: planning considers how upper and lower eyelids relateRather than treating these concerns in isolation, eyelid surgery planning considers how the upper and lower eyelids relate to each other and to the surrounding facial anatomy.
Deep Plane FaceliftHe is best known for his deep plane facelift techniques, a more advanced and lasting approach to lifting and reshaping the face by addressing deeper structural layers beneath the skin.
Liposuction: neck removes double chin fat, can be permanentNeck liposuction can remove the fat pockets that cause a “double chin” or other unwanted fullness in a patient's jawline area. For patients with good skin elasticity who maintain a healthy weight, neck liposuction results can be permanent.
Liposuction: submental, local anesthesia to numb areaThe procedure for removing unwanted fat in the neck and chin (submental liposuction) starts with the administration of anesthesia. Local anesthesia is usually administered to numb the target area.
Otoplasty: outpatient, two to three hoursOtoplasty is performed as an outpatient procedure. Surgery duration varies from patient to patient but typically takes around two to three hours.

Before-and-after photos

Before-and-after photo gallery on siteView the Artiste Lift™ Photo Gallery

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