Profile of Paul Riske, Dr

Dr. Paul Riske completed medical school and residency at Loyola University in Chicago after receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond. He then completed a fellowship in oculoplastics at Duke University. He has also written numerous articles and chapters for books about ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.

Dr. Riske has specialized in oculoplastic surgery for more than a decade. Oculoplastics is a sub-specialty of ophthalmology and encompasses surgery of the skin and bones surrounding the eye, eyelids, and lacrimal (tearing) system. In addition to reconstructive oculoplastic surgery, he performs cosmetic eyelid surgery as well as laser skin resurfacing.

Dr. Riske is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology as well as a fellow in the American College of Surgeons. He is affiliated with Blue Ridge Surgery Center, Rex Hospital and WakeMed Hospital.

Prior to his medical career, Dr. Riske served in the US Army as a helicopter pilot and worked in finance for a large bank in New York City. He has worked with Raleigh Ophthalmology since 2004 and lives in Raleigh with his wife and four children.

Procedures of Paul Riske, Dr ⁽⁶⁾

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Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.	Ranked in Raleigh:	Ranked in NC:	Ranked in US:
Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Raleigh:	Ranked in NC:	Ranked in US:
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Raleigh: 18	Ranked in NC: 76	Ranked in US: 2978
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Raleigh: 20	Ranked in NC: 90	Ranked in US: 3531
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Raleigh:	Ranked in NC:	Ranked in US:
Thermage Thermage is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment that’s FDA-cleared for skin tightening on the face and body.	Ranked in Raleigh:	Ranked in NC:	Ranked in US: