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Lasting Fullness and Definition with Surgical Enhancement

At Athēnix Advanced Plastic Surgery, we provide advanced surgical lip augmentation in Fresno for patients seeking more permanent results than temporary fillers can achieve. Using techniques such as fat transfer, tissue grafting, or lip lifts, our surgeons enhance lip volume, shape, and definition in a way that looks natural and complements your overall facial balance. With artistry and precision, we deliver results that last for years and feel as authentic as they look.

What Is Surgical Lip Augmentation?

Surgical lip augmentation enhances the lips using long-lasting methods rather than short-term injectable fillers. At Athēnix Fresno, the most common techniques include:

  • Fat Transfer to Lips: Fat is harvested from another area of your body, purified, and injected into the lips for soft, natural, and lasting fullness.
  • Lip Lift: A subtle procedure where a small strip of skin is removed beneath the nose to shorten the philtrum, enhance upper lip shape, and restore youthful definition.
  • Tissue or Implant Augmentation: In select cases, soft tissue grafts or implants may be used to achieve additional volume.

Benefits of Surgical Lip Augmentation

Patients choose lip augmentation in Fresno at Athēnix for many reasons, including:

  • Long-lasting enhancement: Results endure far longer than injectable fillers.
  • Natural feel: Fat transfer and tissue techniques create soft, authentic lips.
  • Customizable approach: Multiple techniques allow results tailored to your goals.
  • Restored balance: Improves harmony between the lips and surrounding features.
  • Youthful definition: Addresses age-related thinning and elongation of the upper lip.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be an excellent candidate for surgical lip augmentation if you:

  • Want long-term or permanent lip enhancement
  • Prefer natural methods like fat transfer over synthetic fillers
  • Have naturally thin lips or notice age-related volume loss
  • Wish to correct asymmetry or elongation of the upper lip
  • Are in good health and a non-smoker
  • Have realistic expectations about outcomes and healing

During your consultation at Athēnix Fresno, our surgeons will evaluate your features and discuss the technique that best suits your goals.

What to Expect During Surgery

Surgical lip augmentation is performed in our AAAHC-accredited Fresno facility under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the method used.

  • Fat Transfer: Liposuction harvests fat from areas such as the abdomen or thighs, which is then purified and precisely injected into the lips.
  • Lip Lift: A discreet incision is made at the base of the nose to shorten the philtrum and create a youthful, defined upper lip.
  • Implants or Grafts: Soft tissue or biocompatible implants may be placed to add volume when appropriate.

Procedures typically take one to two hours, and most patients return home the same day.

Recovery and Results

After surgical lip augmentation, it’s normal to experience swelling, bruising, or mild tenderness in the lips or donor areas (if fat transfer is performed). These symptoms usually resolve within one to two weeks. For patients undergoing a lip lift, sutures are removed after about a week, with scars hidden beneath the nose where they fade over time.

Results are designed to be long-lasting. Fat transfer and lip lifts provide permanent improvement in volume, shape, and definition, with final refinement visible as swelling subsides. Patients enjoy lips that look naturally fuller and more youthful—results that complement their overall facial features.

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Why Choose Athēnix for Lip Augmentation in Fresno?

At Athēnix Fresno, our patients benefit from:

  • Board-certified plastic surgeons skilled in facial and lip procedures
  • A fully accredited surgical facility ensuring safety and comfort
  • Personalized surgical plans tailored to each patient’s features and goals
  • Advanced, proven techniques for refined, natural outcomes
  • Comprehensive aftercare and follow-up to support smooth recovery and lasting results

Lip Augmentation FAQ

How is surgical lip augmentation different from fillers?

Will there be scars?

How long do results last?

Can surgical lip augmentation look natural?

How is surgical lip augmentation different from fillers?

Fillers provide temporary results, while surgical options like fat transfer or a lip lift create long-term or permanent enhancement.

Will there be scars?

Lip lift incisions are hidden beneath the nose and fade over time. Fat transfer involves only tiny incisions at donor sites.

How long do results last?

Fat transfer and lip lifts offer permanent results, though natural aging continues to affect facial tissues.

Can surgical lip augmentation look natural?

Yes. At Athēnix Fresno, our surgeons specialize in proportionate, refined results that enhance your features without appearing overdone.

Schedule Your Lip Augmentation Consultation in Fresno

If you’re ready for long-lasting, natural lip enhancement, surgical lip augmentation at Athēnix Fresno can help you achieve lips that look balanced, youthful, and beautifully defined.

Location


7015 N Maple Ave, Ste 102
Fresno, CA 93720

Hours


Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Call Athēnix today at 888-276-1535 to schedule your consultation and begin your journey to naturally enhanced, confident lips.

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