Expert Lip Augmentation

Some of us are born with shapely lips that diminish with age. Others are born with lips that are naturally thin. Either way, full and kissable lips are always in style and within reach through lip augmentation. Dr. Shapiro may enhance the lips using several means to help you obtain the lips you have always wanted and give you arguably the best lip augmentation Scottsdale has to offer.

Lip Augmentation Overview

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Why Choose Dr. Shapiro for Lip Augmentation?

Few features reveal overdone work faster than the lips. Dr. Shapiro approaches lip augmentation as a facial plastic surgeon, not an injector, shaping the lips in proportion to the nose, chin, and jawline so the result looks like it was always yours.

  • Named one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons by Newsweek for three consecutive years, 2024 through 2026
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic
  • Every lip option under one roof: fillers by hand-picked nurse injectors at Skin Klinic, plus fat transfer, lip implants, and lip lifts performed by Dr. Shapiro personally
  • 34 years of facial plastic surgery in Scottsdale and Phoenix
  • Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

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Lip Augmentation Before & After

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Your Options

Dr. Shapiro uses several techniques and procedures to sculpt full lips for his patients. Here is a look at your options:

Lip Fillers in Scottsdale

Lip fillers are one of the most popular non-surgical lip augmentation treatments for patients seeking fuller, more defined, and naturally balanced lips. Using advanced hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvéderm® and Restylane®, the experienced injectors at Skin Klinic can enhance lip volume, improve lip shape, define the lip border, restore age-related volume loss, and correct mild asymmetry.

Many patients choose lip fillers in Scottsdale and Phoenix because treatment is quick, requires minimal downtime, and delivers immediate improvement. Whether your goal is subtle enhancement or fuller, more youthful-looking lips, treatment can be customized to complement your facial features while maintaining a natural appearance.

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Lip Fillers May Be Used to Improve:

  • Naturally thin lips
  • Age-related lip volume loss
  • Lip asymmetry
  • Poor lip definition
  • A flattened cupid's bow
  • Fine lines around the mouth

In some cases, Dysport® or BOTOX® may be combined with lip fillers to soften perioral lines and further enhance lower facial rejuvenation. Most patients enjoy results for approximately 6–12 months before maintenance treatment is recommended. The shape and volume of the lips will be improved, while the chin and jawline can appear more defined. Juvederm is one of the most popular fillers to enhance the lips. It is made with hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound in the tissues that decreases with age. Juvederm may be injected into the lips to increase fullness with natural-looking results. Juvederm injections are not permanent, and patients will require maintenance injections every 6-12 months to maintain full lips. Restylane may also be used, although its effects do not last as long. Most patients require repeat sessions every 6-9 months to maintain results.

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Fat Transfer

Dr. Shapiro may also use your body’s own fat as lip injections. This is a beautiful alternative to temporary fillers like Restylane, and it tends to produce softer and more voluptuous lips. As another benefit, it is much more permanent with little or no maintenance required, unlike fillers, which require maintenance injections to maintain results. Fat is very unlikely to produce undesired side effects like uneven texture. Time and movement of the lips may cause the transplanted fat to dissipate over time. It may or may not be necessary to have another fat grafting procedure performed many years later.

This procedure involves using a syringe to remove fat from one area of the body — such as the buttocks, hips, abdomen, or thighs — preparing it and reinjecting it into the lips with local anesthesia. This procedure may be an excellent option for patients who want to avoid the constant upkeep of fillers, although a second procedure may be necessary six months after the first procedure in order to get the best results in our lip fillers Scottsdale has to offer. This is done because a small amount of fat will not survive the initial grafting, and to avoid overcorrecting the lips during a single procedure.

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Lip Augmentation Before & After

59-year-old female before and after facial rejuvenation and fat injections to the upper and lower lips.

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59-year-old female before and after facial rejuvenation and fat injections to the upper and lower lips.

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Testimonials

Dr. Shapiro is meticulous and commands excellence in the fine art of plastic surgery!

I saw 5 of our nation’s most affluent extraordinary plastic surgeons from Washington DC to Beverly Hills and chowing Dr. Shapiro was the best choice! As a public Liason and medi...

I saw 5 of our nation’s most affluent extraordinary plastic surgeons from Washington DC to Beverly Hills and chowing Dr. Shapiro was the best choice! As a public Liason and media commentator trusting my face and appearance to a surgeon is critical. Dr. Shapiro is meticulous and commands excellence in the fine art of plastic surgery! Thank you Dr. Shapiro! 

Martha Boneta 5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Shaprio's office is beautiful and welcoming.

Dr.Shaprio's office is beautiful and welcoming. Anne is such a talented Nurse, and she has been able to so graciously answer any and all of my questions and concerns. I love tha...

Dr.Shaprio's office is beautiful and welcoming. Anne is such a talented Nurse, and she has been able to so graciously answer any and all of my questions and concerns. I love that she explains everything to me and makes my services short and sweet. I plan to go there for a Skin Consultation soon so that I can find what products would work well for my skin. Thank you to the incredible team at Shapiro Aesthetics! 

Jacque King 5 out of 5 stars

I will forever trust Dr.Shapiro and his team with anything I decided to do in the future!

I’m 22 & I recently had a rhino/ septoplasty done by Dr.Shapiro and also some facial graphing and a fat transfer to my lips. & I’m over the moon with my results! Dr.Shap...

I’m 22 & I recently had a rhino/ septoplasty done by Dr.Shapiro and also some facial graphing and a fat transfer to my lips. & I’m over the moon with my results! Dr.Shapiro and his team were so kind and professional through the entire experience. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic they made my dream nose come to life. & took every precaution to make sure we’re all safe by checking temperatures and wearing face masks. Being in the hands of someone with so much knowledge and experience made it so easy for me to go into surgery. I will forever trust Dr.Shapiro and his team with anything I decided to do in the future! Thank you so much! 

McKenna Commans 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t say enough kind words. 

Always do your own research and interview different surgeons but be assured that Dr Shapiro will give you what you ask for. I’m delighted with my results and I had a full face l...

Always do your own research and interview different surgeons but be assured that Dr Shapiro will give you what you ask for. I’m delighted with my results and I had a full face lift, eyes and neck done, and fat transfer to eyes and nasolabial folds. I wish I had done it years ago. Office staff is wonderful and attentive too. Can’t say enough kind words. 

Denise Young 5 out of 5 stars

Words cannot express how GRATEFUL I am to Dr. Shapiro!!!

Words cannot express how GRATEFUL I am to Dr. Shapiro!!! I had a rhinoplasty done by Dr. Shapiro 2 months ago and it has truly changed my life. My nose looks very natural and I ...

Words cannot express how GRATEFUL I am to Dr. Shapiro!!! I had a rhinoplasty done by Dr. Shapiro 2 months ago and it has truly changed my life. My nose looks very natural and I could not be more happy with my results. After years of research and various consultations with plastic surgeons (in and out of state) I knew I had found the one when I met Dr. Shapiro!

During my first consultation with Dr. Shapiro he pointed out all the things that bothered me about my nose before I even brought it to his attention. That’s when I knew he and I were on the same page about what I wanted. He is EXTREMELY detail-oriented and a perfectionist (which is exactly what you want when undergoing any procedure especially if it’s on your face). He truly listens to you and makes you feel so comfortable. The thing I love the most about Dr. Shapiro’s technique is that he works with what you have and enhances it to its maximum potential, he is truly an artist. Dr. Shapiro’s makes it seem as though you never had any work done. His work is astounding, he gives you the nose you were supposed to be born with but even better! The before and after pictures of his patients will leave you speechless. When it comes to plastic surgeons there is truly no doctor that can compete with Dr. Shapiro’s beyond amazing work!

If you’re looking for a rhinoplasty surgeon I would recommend him 100%. I’m so in love with my results and I’m extremely lucky to have found him. Dr. Shapiro I seriously cant thank you enough!!!! 

mariela casas 5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shapiro and his staff are your top choice for plastic surgery in Arizona.

Dr. Shapiro and his staff are your top choice for plastic surgery in Arizona. He listens attentively to your specific desires and explains what can honestly happen to meet your ...

Dr. Shapiro and his staff are your top choice for plastic surgery in Arizona. He listens attentively to your specific desires and explains what can honestly happen to meet your personal goals. Everything about the experience at his office is what you would expect from a top surgeon and professional medical staff. Conveniently, the Skin Klinic inside his office offers the best aesthetic services to really complete the package of an even more beautiful you. You always feel welcomed in his office and can ask as many questions as you need regarding procedures, products, financing, and after surgery care. I have had several procedures performed by Dr. Shapiro and I must say if you want the body that you dream of that cannot be accomplished by diet and exercise then you need to make time for a consultation. I struggled for most of my life with a poor body image and after many years of trying to change things on my own I finally decided to make an appointment and was forever on a different path. I have amazing proportionate breasts now and my thighs are the thighs of my dreams. Life is truly different when you are content with your body image. That is not to say I was trying to look like someone else or had a false hope; it is about being happy in your own skin. Dr. Shapiro made that possible for me and I cannot thank him enough for his expertise, caring nature, and professionalism. His quality and follow on care are the best you can invest in for your ideal body image. Do something wonderful for yourself and allow him the opportunity to exceed all expectations as he did for me :) 

Rachel Hewitt 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Shapiro does incredible work and my procedure was no exception!

Dr Shapiro and his clinical/clerical staff were professional and courteous. Dr Shapiro does incredible work and my procedure was no exception! I couldn't be happier with my resu...

Dr Shapiro and his clinical/clerical staff were professional and courteous. Dr Shapiro does incredible work and my procedure was no exception! I couldn't be happier with my results or my experience with Shapiro Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. From the moment I walked in for my consult, to my last post surgical visit, everyone treated me like family! 

Kara Koechell 5 out of 5 stars

I never felt this beautiful with myself until now!

Dr. Shapiro and staff are excellent and most compassionate people! Going in for an updated look and to feel good about myself is what I achieved because of Dr. Shapiro. I never ...

Dr. Shapiro and staff are excellent and most compassionate people! Going in for an updated look and to feel good about myself is what I achieved because of Dr. Shapiro. I never felt this beautiful with myself until now! Thank you so much Dr. Shapiro for taking the timeout for me and listening to what I wanted to accomplish. You made this happen!! Also, you have a wonderful staff working for you and your patients.

Theresa Gillen 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Shapiro is your GO TO DR!!!

Dr Shapiro is your GO TO DR!!! He gave me the chin of my dreams. After almost a year since the procedure I can say that my scar is pretty much 100% gone, some days I can’t even ...

Dr Shapiro is your GO TO DR!!! He gave me the chin of my dreams. After almost a year since the procedure I can say that my scar is pretty much 100% gone, some days I can’t even see it. He is professional and charming, we love that!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will be back ;) 

Mariel Sallustio 5 out of 5 stars

The recovery went smooth and his staff checked up on me multiple times.

My experience with Dr.Shapiro and his staff was great. I had a rhinoplasty done 6 months ago and I’m almost completely healed. The recovery went smooth and his staff checked up ...

My experience with Dr.Shapiro and his staff was great. I had a rhinoplasty done 6 months ago and I’m almost completely healed. The recovery went smooth and his staff checked up on me multiple times. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend getting a procedure done here. Your in good hands 😊 

Jasmine Renteria 5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shapiro is the knocked it out the park!!!

Dr. Shapiro knocked it out of the park!!! I could not be more thrilled with the results of my breast augmentation with lift. Not only are the results amazing, but the process fr...

Dr. Shapiro knocked it out of the park!!! I could not be more thrilled with the results of my breast augmentation with lift. Not only are the results amazing, but the process from start to finish far exceeded my expectations. Dr. Shapiro and his surgical nurse Sage Hallman work as an amazing team and will make you feel like you're their only patient. Experience matters and that is exactly what you will get at Shapiro Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Thank you Doc , you have truly changed my life in the best way! 

melissa massey 5 out of 5 stars

Had such an amazing experience with Dr. Shapiro.

Had such an amazing experience with Dr. Shapiro. He was kind, a great listener and gave me the exact result I was wanting. Would recommend him and the entire team to anyone and ...

Had such an amazing experience with Dr. Shapiro. He was kind, a great listener and gave me the exact result I was wanting. Would recommend him and the entire team to anyone and everyone! Thank you Dr Shapiro! 

Lauren Curry 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was very welcoming and kind. 

Jamie is the best injector I have ever had. She gave me a jawline and chin that I have always wanted. These before and after pictures are within 2 hours of eachothers highly rec...

Jamie is the best injector I have ever had. She gave me a jawline and chin that I have always wanted. These before and after pictures are within 2 hours of eachothers highly recommend! Everyone was very welcoming and kind. 

Lindsay Diephuis 5 out of 5 stars

Lip Implants

For patients who want permanent Scottsdale lip augmentation, implants may be a good option. Whether the lips have decreased in volume due to natural aging, genetics, or have always been thin, lip implants can permanently create full, kissable lips.

Implants are different than injections because this procedure never needs to be repeated with a semi-soft synthetic implant permanently fixed inside the lips. Implant material is made to mimic the natural tissue of the lips, and it may be inserted in the lower, upper, or both lips to achieve the desired results. This procedure requires small incisions that will be hidden in the corners of the lips. Implant size is customized to the patient’s goals and may look dramatic or natural, depending on what you want. Implants may even smooth away fine lines or wrinkles around the mouth. Most patients do not find the implants bothersome at all after healing. Dr. Shapiro will provide complete care instructions before the procedure is performed.

Alloderm Implants

Dr. Shapiro may use Alloderm lip implants during the lip enhancement surgery. These implants are made from engineered biomedical material that has been used safely for more than two decades. Alloderm is basically a collagen graft made from human tissue during a process that removes certain cells to prevent rejection by your body. This use of natural human tissue creates very realistic results that can increase the size of the lips to a mild or moderate extent.

Permalip Implants

Permalip implants are another option Dr. Shapiro may recommend. These implants are made from silicone to mimic the natural tissue. Permalip implants are soft with a realistic texture and semi-solid to help the lips retain their natural shape. These implants have been proven safe through years of testing, and they are available in many widths and lengths. They are also easy to remove for patients who later change their minds and want a larger or smaller implant.

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Male Lip Enhancement

Most of our male patients who undergo lip augmentation in Phoenix want to maintain their masculine mouths. This may require modifying the upper or lower lip, typically with less dramatic changes than our female Scottsdale clients request. Intervention is conservative to preserve the masculine features, which are not as soft or round as a woman’s. Men can benefit from the same procedures as women, such as fillers, implants, or a fat transfer.

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Lip Reduction

Some people with prominent lips feel self-conscious. In some cases, the lips are so large that they affect eating, drinking or speaking. For these patients, a lip reduction procedure may be an excellent choice. It reduces the size of the lips and may be performed if a previous procedure produced undesirable results. During surgery, Dr. Shapiro will reshape the lips so that they are proportionate to the rest of your features. Incisions will be hidden inside the lips. If there is an existing implant, it can be removed and replaced with fillers or a smaller implant.

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Lip Lift

The lip lift is a subtle yet transformative procedure. It has the power to shorten the distance between the nose and the upper lip, exposing more of your teeth and revealing more of the red portion of your upper lip. The result is a more youthful and balanced expression.

The procedure is ideal for Scottsdale men and women who have thin, inverted, or flat lips that produce a permanently angry or unhappy expression. For these individuals, fillers alone can’t achieve their ideal results – they must elevate their lips. Dr. Shapiro will perform your lip lift while you are awake.

The area will be completely numb, so you won’t experience any pain or discomfort. During the 40-minute procedure, he will remove a small portion of tissue at the base of the nose. This will elevate the lips and reveal a more attractive smile. Because the incision is hidden beneath the nose, it will be virtually imperceptible once healed.

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Lip Augmentation (Lip Fillers) Frequently Asked Questions

How long do lip fillers last, and what factors influence their duration?

Lip fillers typically last 6-12 months, depending on the filler type, treatment area, and factors like metabolism. Hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvéderm® and Restylane® offer natural, reversible results. Lifestyle habits (smoking, sun exposure) and lip movement also affect longevity.

Are lip fillers painful, and what is the recovery process like?

Most find lip fillers comfortable due to topical numbing cream and fillers containing lidocaine. Mild swelling, redness, or bruising may occur, but these subside in a few days. You can return to daily activities immediately, but avoid strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours.

Can lip fillers be adjusted if I’m not happy with the result?

Yes, hyaluronic acid-based fillers are reversible. If you're not satisfied, your provider can dissolve the filler with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, allowing for easy adjustments to better match your desired results.

Are there any risks or side effects with lip filler injections?

While rare, potential risks include swelling, bruising, lumpiness, or asymmetry. Serious complications are uncommon but can occur, so it’s crucial to choose a skilled provider. Your surgeon will review your medical history to minimize risks.

How does lip fat transfer compare to lip implants for permanent lip enhancement?

Fat transfer uses your own body fat for a natural feel and appearance, but some fat may be reabsorbed over time, requiring multiple sessions. Lip implants provide a more permanent solution but may feel less natural. The choice depends on your volume and permanence preferences.

Are there risks specific to lip implants or fat transfer?

Lip implants can carry risks like infection, displacement, or visible irregularities, while fat transfer may result in uneven volume if the fat doesn’t 'take.' Both procedures carry slight risks at the donor site, but careful evaluation by an experienced surgeon minimizes these.

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