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Elevate Your Look with Surgical Lip Augmentation in Irvine

At Athēnix Advanced Plastic Surgery in Irvine, we offer surgical lip augmentation for patients seeking a refined, long-term alternative to temporary dermal fillers. Our surgeons specialize in techniques such as fat transfer, tissue grafting, and lip lifts to enhance the lips with natural softness and elegant definition. 

By combining surgical precision with an artistic approach, we deliver results that look authentic, harmonize with your facial features, and last for years. Whether you wish to correct asymmetry, restore volume lost with age, or create a more youthful smile, lip augmentation at Athēnix Irvine provides a customized path to your aesthetic goals.

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113 Waterworks Way, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: 949-203-2748

Hours

Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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What Is Surgical Lip Augmentation?

Surgical lip augmentation enhances lip size and shape through long-lasting procedures rather than short-term fillers. At Athēnix Irvine, common options include:

  • Fat Transfer to Lips: Gently harvested fat is purified and injected into the lips for natural, soft fullness.
  • Lip Lift: A discreet incision beneath the nose shortens the philtrum, creating a youthful upper lip contour and definition.
  • Tissue or Implant Augmentation: In select cases, grafts or implants are used to achieve additional volume and structure.

Benefits of Surgical Lip Augmentation

Patients at Athēnix Irvine choose surgical lip augmentation for its many advantages:

  • Long-lasting or permanent results compared to temporary fillers
  • Natural feel and appearance with fat or tissue-based techniques
  • Multiple approaches tailored to your unique features
  • Improved lip-to-face balance for overall harmony
  • Enhanced definition to correct age-related thinning or elongation

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a strong candidate for lip augmentation surgery if you:

  • Desire long-term enhancement instead of temporary fillers
  • Prefer natural fat transfer methods over synthetic options
  • Have naturally thin lips or age-related volume loss
  • Want to correct asymmetry or restore proportion
  • Are in good health, a non-smoker, and have realistic expectations

During your consultation at Athēnix Irvine, your surgeon will review your anatomy and discuss which surgical approach best fits your goals.

What to Expect During Surgery

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

Fat Transfer

Liposuction harvests fat from areas such as the abdomen or thighs, which is purified and injected with precision.

Lip Lift

A small strip of skin is removed beneath the nose, subtly lifting and defining the upper lip.

Implants or Grafts

Soft tissue or biocompatible implants may be placed to create added fullness when appropriate.

Most procedures take one to two hours, with patients returning home the same day.

Recovery and Results

After surgery, swelling, bruising, or tenderness may occur in the lips or donor sites. These effects generally subside within one to two weeks. Stitches from a lip lift are typically removed after about a week, and scars are well-concealed beneath the nose.

Results from fat transfer and lip lifts are designed to be long-lasting, offering natural improvements in lip shape, volume, and definition. As healing progresses, patients enjoy lips that look fuller, more youthful, and beautifully proportionate to their facial features.

Why Choose Athēnix for Lip Augmentation in Irvine?

Patients at Athēnix Irvine benefit from:

  • Board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in facial and lip procedures
  • A state-of-the-art, accredited surgical facility focused on safety and comfort
  • Personalized surgical plans tailored to each patient’s goals
  • Advanced techniques for subtle, natural-looking enhancement
  • Comprehensive aftercare to ensure a smooth recovery and lasting satisfaction

Lip Augmentation FAQ

How is surgical lip augmentation different from fillers?

Will I have scars?

How long do results last?

Can results look natural?

How is surgical lip augmentation different from fillers?

Fillers are temporary, while surgical options such as fat transfer or a lip lift provide long-term or permanent results.

Will I have scars?

Lip lift scars are hidden beneath the nose and fade with time. Fat transfer requires only tiny incisions at donor sites.

How long do results last?

Fat transfer and lip lifts offer permanent results, though natural aging still affects the lips over time.

Can results look natural?

Yes. At Athēnix Irvine, our surgeons specialize in refined enhancements that look balanced and authentic.

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Ready to enhance your lips with results that last? Surgical lip augmentation at Athēnix Irvine combines precision, artistry, and natural outcomes tailored to your features.

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