Artiste Lift™, Facelift & Neck Lift Patient Transformations
Explore real patient transformations with natural-looking results that restore youthful contours and refine the face and neck.
Elegantly Lifted and Naturally Restored
Every face carries its own story, and our goal is to help patients rediscover a youthful version of themselves while maintaining the features that make them unique. A deep plane facelift is not simply about tightening skin. It is about renewing confidence, restoring balance, and achieving harmony that feels authentic.
These deep plane facelift before and after images showcase real patients who placed their trust in Dr. Richard Balikian, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, to create results that appear youthful, refined, and true to their identity.
What This Deep Plane Facelift Gallery Reveals
Within this collection, you will see the outcomes of the Artiste Lift™, Dr. Balikian’s advanced preservation deep plane facelift. Each transformation highlights:
- Defined Jawline and Neckline. Sharper contours with less jowling and a smoother neck profile.
- Restored Midface and Cheeks. Natural fullness and lifted tissues that soften facial folds and brighten the expression.
- Balanced Rejuvenation. A refreshed appearance that looks elegant, youthful, and never artificial.
- Enhanced Recovery. Advanced healing protocols designed to reduce swelling and allow results to appear sooner.
From refined jawlines to lifted cheeks and proportional balance across the face, every case reflects the union of surgical precision and artistic vision.
A Collection of Deep Plane Facelift Transformations
This gallery is only a sampling from the thousands of deep plane facelift procedures performed by Dr. Balikian, each tailored to create results that look authentic, refined and true to the individual.
(Click any photo to view the full transformation details.)
Why Patients Choose the Artiste Lift™ Preservation Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane facelift is widely regarded as the most advanced approach for achieving lasting, natural rejuvenation. Instead of focusing on surface tightening, this technique repositions the deeper layers of muscle and tissue to restore facial structure.
Dr. Balikian’s Artiste Lift™ enhances the deep plane method with preservation strategies that limit trauma, reduce swelling, and encourage a smoother recovery process.
Key advantages include:
- Sharper definition along the jawline and neckline
- Lifted midface with restored cheek contour
- Results that age gracefully and remain long-lasting
- Recovery supported by advanced healing protocols
Patients select the Artiste Lift™ because it delivers elegant, natural outcomes. Faces appear refreshed and youthful, yet still true to the individual’s unique character.
What to Expect from Your Results
While every patient’s journey is unique, most see noticeable improvements in the lower face, jawline, and neck. The goal is not to change your appearance, but to restore balance and vitality so you look like a younger version of yourself.
For a more complete rejuvenation, many patients choose to combine the facelift with additional procedures such as a deep vertical neck lift, eyelid surgery, or facial fat transfer. Together, these treatments enhance harmony across the face and provide comprehensive, natural-looking improvement.
FAQs About Deep Plane Facelift and Neck Lift Results
When do patients usually notice their results?
Most patients start to see a meaningful difference within the first two weeks as swelling and bruising settle. As Dr. Balikian tells patients, you will look good quickly, and you will look even better as the months go by. Definition continues to improve for several months as tissues soften and refine.
How long do results typically last?
Deep plane facelifts are designed for longevity because the deeper muscle and tissue layers are repositioned, not just the skin. Many patients enjoy a refreshed look for 10 to 15 years or more, especially with healthy habits and sun protection.
What changes can I expect in my neck and jawline?
The vertical deep neck lift restores the angle under the chin, reduces neck banding, and sharpens the jawline. When combined with a deep plane facelift, the transition from cheek to neck appears seamless and natural.
Will I still look like myself?
Yes. The goal is to make you look like a younger, well-rested version of yourself. Results are refined and elegant, not overdone. Friends and family often notice you look great but cannot pinpoint why.
How is recovery different with the Artiste Lift™ preservation approach?
Preserving key ligaments and blood supply supports smoother healing. Many patients report less swelling and less bruising compared with older techniques. Most feel comfortable returning to social activities in about two weeks, with continued refinement over the next few months.
When will my face feel normal again?
Temporary tightness, areas of firmness, and small patches of numbness are common early on. These improve steadily as swelling resolves. Most patients feel very natural by six to eight weeks, with subtle refinements continuing after that.
Do results look perfectly symmetrical?
Faces are naturally asymmetrical. The goal is balanced harmony, not exact mirror images. Most patients notice improved symmetry and smoother contours on both sides.
Can I combine a facelift and neck lift with other procedures for better balance?
Yes. Many patients choose eyelid surgery, fat transfer, a brow or temporal lift, or targeted laser around the mouth or eyes. Combining procedures can enhance harmony across the face for a more complete rejuvenation.
How visible are the scars around the ears and hairline?
Incisions are placed along natural curves and hair-bearing areas so they blend well. With time and proper care, most scars fade and become difficult to detect in normal social settings.
How do deep plane results compare with threads or skin tightening devices?
Non-surgical options can offer subtle, short-term refinement. They cannot match the definition, neck angle restoration, or durability achieved with a deep plane facelift and vertical deep neck lift.
How soon can I resume normal activity and exercise without affecting results?
Light walking starts early for circulation. Many patients return to desk work within one to two weeks, social events in two to three weeks, and gradual exercise after medical clearance. Follow your personalized plan for the best outcome.
Am I a good candidate for a deep plane face and neck lift?
Ideal candidates have facial and neck laxity, jowling, or banding and want a natural, long-lasting solution. A consultation with Dr. Balikian will define the approach that fits your anatomy and goals.
Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Richard Balikian is a renowned facial plastic surgeon known for his dedication to patients throughout Southern California.
With more than two decades of experience and double board certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, he brings together surgical precision and an artist’s eye.
Dr. Balikian is among a select group of specialists whose advanced training is devoted entirely to procedures of the face and neck.
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Patients choose Dr. Richard Balikian for precision facial procedures, personalized care and results that look naturally you.
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Richard V. Balikian, MD, FACS
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Tyler Frew, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon