Dr. Richard Balikian, MD

Approach

• So, we've treated the skin layer, we've treated the fat layer, but we've left the middle layer of muscle all alone
• Whenever I evaluate someone's face, I'm really looking at three different categories of aging, and they each have their own treatment

Specialization

• Dr. Balikian performs a range of facial and neck procedures including Preservation Deep Plane Facelift, Vertical Deep Neck Lift, 4-Point Brow Lift, Upper Blepharoplasty, Scarless Lower Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty, Full Face Fat Transfer, and CO2 Laser.
• Dr. Balikian performs a procedure called the Artiste LiftTM.

Technique

• So, for my surgeries, I never touch that muscle layer. We don't want to manipulate it. We don't want to cut it because that can have consequential effects of pulling the eyelid down
• We don't go through the skin. We don't go through the muscle. We go from inside the eyelid, find these little pockets of fat, and remove them or drape them down

Consultation

• So we have patients come in with medical histories and have questions whether they can do it. And we'll look at each of those things and tell you what's safe and what's not safe

Safety

• This is elective surgery and it's our duty to make sure you're in the best position possible to do this safely

Results

• And by doing that, we've really protected your eyelid from any pull-down or ectropion. That is a key to beautiful surgical results with little complication