Lip Augmentation
Lip Augmentation Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Glendale CA
A Lip Augmentation in Glendale helps to restore a more youthful appearance to your face.
Lips have always been viewed as a sign of sensuality in women. From models to movie stars, beautiful luscious lips are in fashion. Unfortunately, we are all not born with these gorgeous lips, and even if we are time and the elements have a way of taking their toll. Age and sun damage will cause a flattening of the lips, loss of cupids bow and development of vertical wrinkles. The fullness you once had begins to fade. In addition, grooves or deep wrinkles develop in the forehead, around the eyes, the cheeks, and the chin.
Lip augmentation creates fuller, plumper lips and reduces fine wrinkles around the mouth. Lips may be injected with collagen or with fat transferred from another site in the patient’s body. Both liquid collagen and fat are absorbed and repeat treatments are necessary to maintain results. Newer, longer-lasting options include implantable materials like AlloDerm and SoftForm.
What Happens During a Beverly Hills Lip Augmentation?
Lip augmentation can be done with sedation or local anesthesia. In the lips, a small incision is made near the corner of the mouth on each side. This is done in the pink area of the lip and heals well with minimal or no scar. Depending on the shape of the lip, additional incisions may be made near the middle of the lip in order to enhance certain features. The chosen material is placed through these incisions, positioned appropriately and the incisions are closed with fine suture. A similar procedure is performed for other folds or creases with the incisions placed at each end. The material is placed as before and the incisions are closed with fine suture.
What Are My Lip Augmentation Treatment Options In Glendale, CA?
ALLODERM
This is processed human skin (dermis) that can be grafted or implanted into patients. Initially used in burn patients to replace lost tissue in 1992. It has a natural feel and provides a longer lasting result than collagen injections. Surgeons worldwide consider this a safe implant with no history of any disease transmission in over 1,000,000 cases.
SOFT EPTFE (Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Dr. Stepanyan will discuss the various options available and determine which treatment may be right for you based on your desires and the shape of your lips or the location and depth of the crease or groove.
Stepanyan Surgical Arts: Specializing in Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Martin Stepanyan, MD, DMD, FAACS, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon with over 15 years of excellent education, extensive training, and over 25 years of successful practice in the field of Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery.
His background is particularly relevant in revision rhinoplasty, where surgeons often encounter scar tissue, altered anatomy, reduced cartilage reserves, and changes to the nasal blood supply that are absent in primary procedures.
One of the distinguishing features of Dr. Stepanyan’s training is his rare combination of medical and dental degrees paired with advanced education in oral and maxillofacial surgery. That dual perspective provides a detailed understanding of both facial aesthetics and the underlying structural anatomy that supports long-term function.
Dr. Stepanyan completed residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery, then pursued a fellowship in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery at Ohio State University under T. William Evans, MD, FACS, a respected cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon. He graduated number one in his class from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with the highest honors (the number one in his class), grounding his approach in structural facial anatomy in a way most cosmetic-only surgeons do not train for.
Dr. Stepanyan has been board-certified since 2003, and now carries certification through 2033. He holds Fellow designations from both the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS), earned through documented expertise and peer recognition rather than membership alone.
Throughout his career, he has performed over 2,000 nasal surgeries in Los Angeles County, including primary, ethnic, functional, and revision cases.
His surgical experience extends beyond private practice through charitable craniofacial reconstructive missions to Ecuador, Armenia, and Russia, where he operated on complex pediatric and adult cases under significant resource constraints, the kind of work that sharpens the problem-solving revision rhinoplasty demands.
To better serve the diverse communities of Greater Los Angeles, such as Glendale, our practice offers care in English, Armenian, and Russian, allowing many patients to discuss highly personal concerns in the language they are most comfortable with.
What Can I Expect During Los Angeles Lip Augmentation Recovery?
Post-operative discomfort is minimal, but there may be slight bruising near the area. This can be covered up with make-up until it resolves. The sutures are removed within the week and any redness should fade in the next few weeks. Some swelling may occur which should go down over the next few days.
Results vary with the individual and Dr. Stepanyan is conservative in the amount of material he places in the area. The majority of patients are very happy with the results and with regard to lip enhancement will sometime request additional material be placed. It is always much easier to add than remove.
Schedule A Consultation For A Lip Augmentation In Glendale, CA
Dr. Martin Stepanyan believes in changing his patients’ lives by providing truly individualized care. Offering state-of-the-art treatments and technologies paired with genuine expertise, Dr. Stepanyan will work with you to help you look and feel your best. If you are ready to experience facial rejuvenation, your next step is to meet with Dr. Stepanyan and the team at Stepanyan Surgical Arts Center today. Complete our online form or call us at (818) 551-0088. We look forward to meeting you soon!
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“Best decision I have ever made in my life was having Dr. Stepanyan be the surgeon for my rhinoplasty. I am SO happy with the outcome. I always get the best compliments on my nose. He is a true artist and professional.”
— Nicole M.