Dr. Balikian restores youthful harmony and definition while preserving what makes you uniquely you.
His approach blends advanced facial rejuvenation with a nuanced understanding of beauty and proportion to create results that look natural, refreshed and unmistakably you.
Dr. Balikian doesn’t just reverse the signs of aging, he restores harmony, balance, and facial structure with an artist’s eye and a surgeon’s hands.
His approach goes beyond traditional techniques, blending surgical precision with a deep understanding of beauty, proportion, and individuality. Every lift, contour, and refinement is thoughtfully designed to enhance your natural features, not to change who you are, but to bring out the most radiant, refreshed version of yourself.
– Richard V. Balikian, MD, FACS
The Artiste Lift™ is a preservation deep plane facelift developed by Dr. Balikian to restore the natural architecture of your face.
This advanced technique, performed exclusively as the Artiste Lift™, lifts and repositions the deep structural layers of the face, restoring youthful contours without the pulled or overdone appearance often seen in older facelift methods.
By preserving the integrity of facial ligaments and natural movement, it produces results that are refined, balanced, and unmistakably natural.
Dr. Balikian’s deep vertical neck lift sharpens and elongates the neckline, redefining the contour with precision and artistry.
As an advanced form of a neck lift procedure, this technique lifts vertically rather than pulling outward, restoring the natural transition between the jawline and neck. The result is an elegant, youthful silhouette that never looks overdone.
Blepharoplasty with Dr. Balikian is a highly personalized procedure designed to restore a more refreshed and youthful appearance by improving the contours of the upper and lower eyelids.
With a deep understanding of facial anatomy and eyelid support, Dr. Balikian approaches each blepharoplasty with precision and artistry, whether it’s reducing upper eyelid hooding, smoothing under-eye bags, or restoring balance around the eyes.
By preserving natural eyelid structure and respecting the unique character of your features, the result is a rejuvenated appearance that feels authentically yours, rested, balanced and effortlessly natural.
Dr. Richard Balikian is a highly respected facial plastic surgeon serving the San Diego area.
With over 20 years of experience and double board certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Balikian offers a unique combination of technical expertise and artistic vision.
He is part of an elite group of surgeons with extensive training focused exclusively on the face and neck
“Dr. Balikian is a true master in the facial aesthetics industry. I work in the cosmetic industry but drive from Orange County to see him as there is no one that surpasses his artistic touch!”
“Dr. Balikian’s expertise and substantial knowledge of facial procedures is impressive. I greatly appreciate the time and knowledge that he provided and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and his very friendly staff.”
“I recommend everyone to Dr.Balikian, who is passionate and sincere in his approach to his craft. I can breathe again (after revision rhinoplasty) and feel beautiful!”
“Dr. Balikian is a master at his craft, he is personable and patient and takes the time to listen and answer questions. You will be very happy with your results!”
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