Richard Balikian, MD
Verified
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Face and Neck Lifts
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Dr. Richard Balikian is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon offering the Comprehensive Artiste Lift™. This signature facelift is a preservation deep plane facelift that elevates facial and neck structures with precision and minimal trauma, designed to restore youthful contours with results that look beautifully natural.
The Artiste Lift™ goes beyond traditional techniques by combining advanced surgical engineering with Dr. Balikian’s refined sense of artistry. Each procedure is highly individualized, taking into account your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Balikian creates subtle, sculpted changes that reflect your natural beauty, with less bruising, faster recovery, no drains and incisions that are discreetly hidden and meticulously closed.
The Artiste Lift™ is a deep plane facelift combined with a deep vertical neck lift, designed to: Reposition sagging cheek pads, sharpen the neckline and jawline.
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Rhinoplasty and Nose Shaping
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At Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Balikian specializes in natural-looking rhinoplasty outcomes tailored to each patient’s features and goals.
Whether you’re seeking subtle aesthetic refinement, improved breathing function, or corrective surgery after a previous rhinoplasty, Dr. Balikian brings exceptional skill, artistry, and personalized care to each case.
Because the nose is the central feature of the face, even small refinements can produce dramatic improvements in overall facial harmony.
Dr. Balikian believes your nose should enhance your appearance, not define it. He focuses on correcting the features that bother you while maintaining a nose that fits your face and personality. His philosophy: you should still look like yourself, just better.
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Fillers and Other Injectables
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MEET Richard Balikian, MD
19 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Dr. Balikian is an experienced, double board certified, facial plastic surgeon. He is double board certified both in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Balikian is committed to bringing exceptional quality of servi
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After years of feeling self-conscious about heavy, drooping eyelids that made me look tired and older than I felt, I finally decided to go through with blepharoplasty, and I'm so glad I did.
The procedure itself was straightforward. The recovery was more manageable than I expected with some swelling and bruising in the first week, but nothing unbearable. I kept my head elevated, used cold compresses, and followed all the post-op instructions carefully.
By week two, I was already
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Response from Dr. Richard Balikian, MDThank you so much for sharing your experience so thoughtfully. We’re honored you trusted us after so many years of feeling self-conscious—it means a lot.
It’s wonderful to hear that your recovery felt manageable and that you started seeing such meaningful changes so quickly. Those subtle, refreshed results—where you look well-rested but still like yourself—are exactly what we aim for.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to encourage others who may be on the fence. Your perspective is incredibly helpful, and we’re so happy you’re loving your results
Dr. Balikian was everything. I could go on for a bit…his enthusiasm, his vision for the results, his care for the patient. Professionalism, depth of latest techniques and treatments. Wonderful crew. As I have said he does not do plastic surgery, what he does is soul work. My photos speak to his expertise. You will not be sorry when you work with Dr. Balikian. I promise! Heather
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Response from Dr. Richard Balikian, MDHeather,
Your words truly mean the world to us. Thank you for taking the time to share such a heartfelt reflection on your experience. Dr. Balikian pours not only technical precision and advanced expertise into his work, but genuine care and artistry into every patient he treats — and your description of it as “soul work” is incredibly meaningful.
It was an absolute privilege to be part of your journey. We are so grateful for your trust and so proud to have you as part of our practice family.
With gratitude,
The Balikian Plastic Surgery Team
Nine months ago, I underwent a transformative journey with several facial rejuvenation procedures, including a deep plane facelift, neck lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, and CO2 laser treatment. Now, reflecting on that experience, I am thrilled to share my story.
Looking back at my initial consultation with Dr. Balikian, I was excited to have finally made the appointment but had some hesitation and anxiety. He and his staff treated me with kindness and demonstrated their
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Response from Dr. Richard Balikian, MDYour story helps other patients know what to expect. Your words will pay it forward to others who are considering a surgical procedure. Thank you!
I couldn't be happier with my results. I'm 52, I had the deep plane neck and jaw lift with a brow lift and fat transfer. I just was so unhappy with the jowls that I saw when I looked in the mirror every day. I spend a lot of time on zoom and I was going through ever-increasingly-complex lighting and camera angle contortions to avoid looking at my own neck and jawline.
I like my face.
I liked my face before the surgery and I just feel like the procedure gave me back the face
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Response from Dr. Richard Balikian, MDWe are so happy to have met your expectations. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It really helps others!
I am so pleased with my whole experience at Balikian Plastic Surgery! Dr. Balikian knew exactly what I needed! The procedure and my recovery has been seamless. I now recognize myself again!
Also, Dr. Frew was so precise and detailed. He gave me the figure I once had. I am so happy!
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Response from Dr. Richard Balikian, MDThank you for your trust and support with Dr. Balikian and Dr. Frew! We are so thrilled to have met your expectations.
The entire experience was professional and exceeded my expectations. I am extremely happy with my results. I am in the medical field and was very thorough with my research. Dr. Balikian had come highly recommended and I knew I made the right choice. A few of my colleagues did not know I had the face and neck lift. When returned to work one asked if I was “doing something new with my makeup” and how beautiful I looked. Another asked if I had been to a retreat because I looked
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Response from Dr. Richard Balikian, MDThank you for taking your time to share your experience! We love to hear how naturally refreshed you are!
I had an amazing experience and couldn’t be happier with my results . Everyone was so professional and kind. They were all so helpful on answering all my questions and the recovery was beyond my expectations . I had no pain.
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Response from Dr. Richard Balikian, MDWe are grateful for the opportunity to work with amazing patients like you!
I came in to get Botox, lip flip and filler. I was nervous because it was my first time, but everyone was so sweet and explained everything to me. my injectors name was Kristen. She was the best. She was very patient and explained everything that she was doing and why she was doing it. I recommend going to her she has a lot of patience and understanding on what you want. She got the job done! She made me look 10 years younger! I love all the work she did and she has a customer
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Response from Dr. Richard Balikian, MDThank you so much for taking your time to leave a review. We are so happy you put your trust in us!
I have seen the staff of Dr. Balikian for several years now and their service is great. I received Botox and have used some of their facial products that work wonders in terms of the look and feel of your face after each application. Thank you team Balikian for your friendly service you project always.
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I am reviewing my consultation to let any prospective patients know that Dr. Balikian is a reputable surgeon in that he denied me a surgery (lip lift). I have been interested in this surgery for a while because I have a short chin, so it kind of affects my facial proportions in that my philtrum doesn't look short in comparison. However, my philtrum is objectively short in its measurements and the amount he'd have cut off would not be worth an entire surgery (less than 4 mm), per
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