Profile of Michael Armstrong, Dr

Michael Armstrong, Jr., M.D. has practiced otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery in Richmond, Virginia since 1995. A Richmond native, Dr. Armstrong is a graduate of Princeton University and Duke University Medical School. He completed his surgical residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and began private practice in 1995. He is board-certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy .

Dr. Armstrong is a Surgeon. He founded Richmond ENT in January 2001 with the goal of improving the patient’s office experience. Rather than rush through cursory office visits, Dr. Armstrong has trained a team of talented and caring nurse practitioners who form the core of his office practice. Working together, we strive to identify the root cause of symptoms and develop an appropriate treatment plan. He performs most of his surgery at the MedRVA Surgery Center where he serves on the Board of Directors.

Dr. Armstrong is a Scientist. He has been the principal investigator in over 40 human clinical trials that contributed to the FDA approval of several antibiotics used to treat sinus and ear infections, monoclonal antibodies used to shrink nasal polyps, topical anesthetics used in office surgery, and balloon technologies to dilate clogged sinuses without surgery. He chairs the research committee of the MedRVA Foundation, which supports access to vision and hearing health and funds research at medical schools in Virginia.

Procedures of Michael Armstrong, Dr ⁽⁹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Richmond	Rank in VA	Rank in US
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Richmond: 12	Ranked in VA: 66	Ranked in US: 2268
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Richmond: 3	Ranked in VA: 60	Ranked in US: 2535
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Richmond: 20	Ranked in VA: 75	Ranked in US: 2906
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Richmond: 4	Ranked in VA: 22	Ranked in US: 1285
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Richmond: 17	Ranked in VA: 96	Ranked in US: 2906
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Richmond: 10	Ranked in VA: 71	Ranked in US: 2001
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 Richmond: 13	Ranked in VA: 66	Ranked in US: 2442
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 Richmond: 13	Ranked in VA: 66	Ranked in US: 2442
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Richmond: 5	Ranked in VA: 44	Ranked in US: 1502