Ranch and Coast Plastic Surgery - Del Mar

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 ability to listen to address my concerns. I left feeling confident that I had found the perfect surgeon and surgical team to perform my procedures.

The first few weeks involved swelling and redness but overall pain and discomfort was very minimal. Any concerns I had were quickly addressed by Dr. Balikian and staff. As the swelling subsided my face began to take on this beautiful contour and youthfulness.

From the initial consultation to the final follow-up, my surgical team demonstrated exceptional care and expertise. They listened to my concerns and expectations, providing a detailed plan that left me feeling confident and supported.
I am reminded that the healing process takes 12 months but I am so pleased with my results already!
I am so grateful to have found Dr. Balikian. His expertise and compassion have transformed my entire outlook on life. I look and feel younger and more confident than I have in years.

This has been one of the best decisions in my life. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Balikian to anyone contemplating facial plastic surgery.

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 I expected to see every morning.
By 2 weeks after surgery I was at a party for my husband's birthday. I still had swelling but I was totally presentable. Now, it's been a year and a few months. I can't remember what it was like to have jowls and a droopy neck. I feel great and most importantly, I feel like I look like me, just refreshed, reset to where I want to be.

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!

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 “so refreshed”!
Thank to the entire staff !

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.

I am very pleased with my results and so grateful for Dr. Chasan and his team. I was so happy with the friendliness at the office, the assistance with setting up financing and the ease of every appointment. I feel like family every time I call or come into the office. I was loosing hope for my reconstruction before coming here, because either the price was a range (one surgeon had a potential $10,000 price difference) or another doctor had a way of planning the surgery that didn’t quite make sense to me. I had my consultation with Dr. Chasen and felt immediate relief. I had complete confidence in his ability. I certainly recommend Dr. Chasen and his office for surgery.

For more information about my surgery and “situation” please continue to read.

I had a BA just over 10 years ago in Salt Lake City, and unfortunately, did not do enough research before hand. I got my implants just after I finished breast-feeding around 10 years ago. My original surgery was a great size, but unfortunately the implants were too far apart. Then after a year of getting fit at the gym, the implants were pushed out of the pocket and even further to the side, down and into my armpits. Since they had fallen out and they were due for a change, I started shopping around in San Diego and Los Angeles for a reconstruction surgery. I had almost lost hope before coming to Dr. Chasan.

When I came in for my consultation with Dr. Chasan, he explained my situation in more depth and showed me what he could do to help. My ribcage is curved, not flat; which is one reason they were so far apart. For other doctors, I was a “difficult case,” but for Dr. Chasan; he knew he would be able to help me with his mesh technology (internal bra). Dr. Chasan moved my muscles, gave me the best shape and size for the new implants and was able to give me a natural looking cleavage (which I never got in the initial surgery!). The ripples are gone, the weird muscle squishing my implants down is gone, it feels so good; I actually feel more feminine and sexy. I’m so grateful for everyone at Ranch & Coast!

I had a rhinoplasty by Dr. Chasan in February 2025 and am SO happy with the results. My nose is exactly what I wanted (if not better). He listened to what I wanted and did exactly that. Getting a rhinoplasty here was the best decision I have ever made, truly. I had been thinking about it for 10+ years but was too nervous previously. My friend got her nose done by him 1.5 years ago (her nose is amazing!) so when I started seriously considering it because I'm getting married this year and didn't want to hate every photo of my face (lol), I interviewed Dr. Chasan and 5 other doctors and am so glad I ended up going with Dr. Chasan. Best decision ever!!!

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 for life with me!!!

After my first consultation with Dr. Chasan for rhinoplasty, we discussed what could realistically be achieved and set clear expectations. He also brought up the idea of enhancing facial harmony through facial fat transfer, due to the volume I lost after shedding 80 pounds. Dr. Chasan explained that he could improve the balance of my jaw by about 50%, which was a significant improvement from my starting point. I really appreciated his honesty and thoughtful approach.
We scheduled the surgery for two months out. In the meantime, I browsed through his gallery to find wish photos and came across the endoscopic brow lift section. After my weight loss, I was left with heavy brows, so I returned to Dr. Chasan to ask whether this could be addressed as well.
Ultimately, we decided to proceed with a combination of procedures: septorhinoplasty, endoscopic brow lift, and facial fat transfer to achieve a more harmonious look. The results have been outstanding. I can't speak highly enough about Dr. Chasan’s bedside manner and surgical skill. I’m currently almost three months post-op, and every single person who’s seen my before-and-after photos has given me compliments. People who didn’t know me before, or haven’t seen me in a while, don’t even realize I’ve had surgery — it all looks very natural.
The office staff and nurses are also incredible — always responsive to emails and calls. I even received a few personal follow-up calls from Dr. Chasan himself to check in and see how I was doing, which meant a lot.
My overall experience has been phenomenal, and the results have exceeded my expectations.
I initially found Dr. Chasan by simply searching for the “Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in San Diego.” I had a couple of consultations in Beverly Hills, but I didn’t want to travel for my procedures. From the top 10, I easily narrowed it down to the top four based on their galleries and board certifications. I then scheduled consultations with those top four. While the others were kind enough to redo morphs for me several times, I ultimately didn’t connect with their aesthetic as much. Dr. Chasan stood out, and I’m so glad I chose him.

I saw Dr. Francis about a month ago for submental liposuction + chin filler and my experience was fantastic. From my consultation to surgery day, Dr. Francis made me feel incredibly at ease—he was super attentive, transparent, and I could feel that he genuinely cared about making sure I wound up happy with my outcome. He took the time to explain everything in detail and ensured I felt confident in my decision. Throughout the entire process, I felt like I was in safe hands, and I am so happy with the result!

Dr. Francis’s staff were wonderful as well. Everyone was so welcoming, and they made every step of the journey smooth and stress-free. Especially Lauren, the patient care coordinator, who went above and beyond to accommodate a very difficult timeline I was navigating at the time. If you’re considering a procedure with Dr. Francis, I highly recommend him!