Profile of Mehdi Balakhani, Dr

Mehdi Balakhani, D.D.S., M.D., F.A.C.S. is EmeritusChief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Christiana Care Systems and Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware. He has been selected by nurses and his peers as a top doctor in Delaware since 1992. Dr. Balakhani is Board Certified in both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery since 1983. He has contributed more than 20 cosmetic surgery instructional exhibits to the Medical Society of Delaware over the past 20 years. He has provided more than 200 educational seminars for public education in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Balakhani is recognized in Delaware specializing in all aspects of cosmetic surgery of the face and body with a special interest and expertise in the area of rhinoplasty, treatment of the aging face, body contouring, and post-bariatric surgery.

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Procedures of Mehdi Balakhani, Dr ⁽³⁰⁾

Procedure	Rank in Wilmington	Rank in DE	Rank in US
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 8	Ranked in US: 894
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Wilmington: 3	Ranked in DE: 8	Ranked in US: 858
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Wilmington: 3	Ranked in DE: 12	Ranked in US: 1320
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Wilmington: 3	Ranked in DE: 6	Ranked in US: 1409
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Wilmington: 3	Ranked in DE: 6	Ranked in US: 1294
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Wilmington: 2	Ranked in DE: 2	Ranked in US: 922
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 Wilmington: 2	Ranked in DE: 5	Ranked in US: 1196
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 Wilmington: 4	Ranked in DE: 10	Ranked in US: 1228
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 Wilmington: 3	Ranked in DE: 14	Ranked in US: 1533
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Wilmington: 2	Ranked in DE: 3	Ranked in US: 711
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 Wilmington: 2	Ranked in DE: 5	Ranked in US: 638
Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is an intensive skin-resurfacing procedure performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 1	Ranked in US: 68
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 4	Ranked in US: 184
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 5	Ranked in US: 324
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Wilmington: 3	Ranked in DE: 6	Ranked in US: 1409
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 3	Ranked in US: 156
Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 2	Ranked in US: 212
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 5	Ranked in US: 430
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 15	Ranked in US: 746
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 Wilmington: 4	Ranked in DE: 10	Ranked in US: 1228
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Wilmington: 3	Ranked in DE: 5	Ranked in US: 745
Fat Injections Fat injection, transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat and injects it into areas that may be lacking in volume, such as your face, hands, breasts or buttocks.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 1	Ranked in US: 55
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 15	Ranked in US: 746
Collagen Injections Collagen injections target crow’s feet and other fine lines around the eyes, smooth smile lines (nasolabial folds) and frown lines, fill in atrophic acne scars, and plump thin lips.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 1	Ranked in US: 36
Phenol Peel Phenol peel can be extremely effective at treating signs of severe sun damage, including deep wrinkles, fine lines, sunspots or freckles, and discoloration, as well as acne scars, precancerous growths, and other blemishes.	Ranked in Wilmington:	Ranked in DE: 1	Ranked in US: 3
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Wilmington: 3	Ranked in DE: 10	Ranked in US: 1513
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Wilmington: 2	Ranked in DE: 6	Ranked in US: 546
Burn Reconstruction The goals of reconstructive burn surgery are to improve both the function and the cosmetic appearance of burn scars.	Ranked in Wilmington: 1	Ranked in DE: 1	Ranked in US: 39
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Wilmington: 3	Ranked in DE: 7	Ranked in US: 986
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair Cleft lip and palate repair - the opening in the lip can be a small notch or a complete slit that goes all the way to the base of the nose.	Ranked in Wilmington: 1	Ranked in DE: 1	Ranked in US: 90