Facial Reconstruction
Many patients see Dr. Richard Balikian for lesions on their skin that they are concerned about or would like removed. Often, dermatologists refer patients to Dr. Balikian to close the holes left behind after skin cancer removal. The skin of the face, unlike the skin of the body, is often more tightly adherent to the tissues below it. This means that holes left on the face after a skin lesion or cancer removal cannot be closed adequately by surgeons not trained specifically in these procedures.
As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who is fellowship trained in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Balikian has extensive training in removing cancers and lesions of the face, and closing the holes left behind, for the best surgical and cosmetic result. During your consultation, Dr. Balikian will take the time to explain all options for removal of lesions as well as discuss the specialized techniques that allow for closure without noticeable scars.
Scar revision — Scars resulting from burns, trauma, prior surgeries or acne have different appearances and require different treatments. Treatment options include abrasion, grafting, tissue filling, direct removal and other methods. Unsightly scars can affect one’s overall appearance and self-image. There are many options available to better camouflage an existing scar. Although a scar can never be removed entirely, it can often be improved to be barely perceptible.
During your consultation, Dr. Balikian will discuss how the scar’s size, location and orientation influence which procedure is most appropriate. Techniques to help camouflage a scar include changing the orientation so that it falls into the natural wrinkles or laugh lines of the face. A vertical scar on the forehead may be turned to fall into the forehead’s natural horizontal lines, making it less noticeable. Often, skin resurfacing techniques such as dermabrasion or chemical peels are used to fine-tune and smooth the final appearance of the scar.
Scar revision Before & After Images
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Skin cancer reconstruction — Reconstructive skin cancer surgery allows complete removal of skin cancers with specific anatomic reconstruction to limit scarring and to minimize functional problems associated with cancer removal.
Dr. Balikian is the only full-time, double board certified facial plastic surgeon who is fellowship trained in facial plastic surgery in the area. For more information on his advanced skincare, call Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery today.
Skin reconstruction Before & After Images
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For more information about facial reconstructive cosmetic surgery, call Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery in Temecula, California at 951-719-2950 or use our online appointment request form.