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...
I'd been studying and comparing different procedures and different providers seriously for a year. I talked with my husband who said he loved me the way I look now but if it would make me feel better he would support me. So I made a couple appointments to visit with the two Drs. I was going to choose from. I liked them both but when considering the extensive procedures I would have done I had...
I had a great experience with Dr. Balikian! His honesty & expertise I trusted immediately. He knows his stuff! Trusting him w/my face was a WONDERFUL decision on my part! Erin & Janet are just the sweetest!
Dr Balikian and his staff, in my opinion, are the best of the best. The customer service, communication, compassionate care, quality and skill are just a few reasons why you should choose Dr Balikian for any and all facial plastic procedures. I have had issues with lip filler migrating past vermilion border with several injectors attempting to correct/dissolve with no success. After countless...
I had been thinking about having a facelift for three years and finally made the decision to do it. My first appointment was July 30, 2021. My surgery was scheduled for September 20. All my pre-op was very straight forward and well organized. The morning of my surgery, I was very nervous, but determined. The surgery took 4 hours and I was in a daze for the first day. I do not do well with...
A: At three weeks out from surgery, it is normal to have swelling that can lead to tightness and temporary inactivity of the nerves. However, it is important to follow up with your surgeon to fully assess the activity of your nerves and your skin. Sometimes the hibernation of nerves lasts a few weeks and sometimes can take longer. Follow up regularly with your surgeon to follow up and make sure there is improvement of the nerve function.
A: At this point it is normal to have significant swelling of the nose. It is common for the tip of the nose to look more upturned initially and will likely drop over the course of the year. Follow up with your surgeon to discuss steroid shots and taping the nose. Only after a year will you better be able to evaluate the effect of the hump removal.
A: Hard to give a full answer without your before photos, but everything looks normal for 3 weeks after surgery. Swelling and tightness can often make a line that looks too sharp initially. Follow up with your surgeon, but I am confident that with time and massage, the sharp line will resolve and you will be happy with your result.
A: Voluma is too thick to be used in such a delicate area, and is best used for deep injections of the cheeks and jawline. I have had success treating lip lines with Juvederm Vollure as a deeper injection to the base layer and then another layer of Vollure to each individual lip line after that. Vollure, like Voluma, doesn't absorb as much water as Juvederm Ultra and therefore goes in like honey without too much swelling after. This is just one option of many for treating lip lines, but Voluma is not ideal.
A: It takes a year and sometimes more for all the swelling to leave the nose after a septorhinoplasty. So the sensation of a stuffed nose and seeing the swelling you are seeing are all par for the course. Continue follow ups with your surgeon. Sometimes the most difficult part of surgery is having patience until the swelling goes fully away.