Richard Balikian MD, FACS

Dr. Richard Balikian is a board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the inventor of the Artiste Lift™, a signature preservation deep plane facelift designed to restore natural structure, balance, and expression. He is board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Balikian has over two decades of surgical experience and has dedicated his career exclusively to facial plastic surgery. His approach is rooted in a deep understanding of facial anatomy, focusing on repositioning underlying support layers rather than relying on surface-level tightening. Dr. Balikian is known for his anatomy-first philosophy and refined surgical technique, emphasizin...