Business Details
24 Years
experience
Natural Facial Plastic Surgery Glendale
At A. John Vartanian, MD, FACS Facial Plastic Surgery, we combine decades of specialized expertise with an artistic philosophy rooted in balance and restraint. As a double board-certified surgeon with over 20 years of experience, I lead a boutique practice where every procedure prioritizes natural refinement over artificial transformation. Our approach stems from rigorous academic training at top institutions, including a prestigious UCLA-affiliated fellowship, and is enhanced by my background in visual arts that informs our aesthetic sensibility. We specialize in facial procedures that preserve individuality while addressing aging concerns and nasal aesthetics, with thousands of successful outcomes in rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation.Our commitment to evidence-based techniques ensures both functional improvements and enduring beauty, while our personalized care model guarantees direct access to my expertise throughout every patient's journey. This philosophy of intentional, human-centered results has established us as a trusted leader in Southern California's facial plastic surgery landscape.
Services
Rhinoplasty
Facelift
Botox
Neck Lift
Brow Lift
Dermal Fillers
Eyelid Surgery
Non-Surgical Rejuvenation
Revision Rhinoplasty
Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 20+ years specializing exclusively in facial plastic surgery
- Artistic approach combining surgical precision with visual arts background
- Boutique practice with direct surgeon involvement throughout care
- Double board-certified in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology
- Proven track record with thousands of successful procedures
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
What people say
Natural-looking results
Professional staff
Personalized care
Successful rhinoplasty
Effective treatments
Services
Rhinoplasty
Our rhinoplasty procedure combines surgical precision with artistic vision to enhance nasal aesthetics while preserving cultural identity and individuality. We specialize in both primary and revision surgeries, addressing breathing issues and cosmetic concerns through customized approaches that maintain natural facial harmony. The technique emphasizes functional improvement alongside aesthetic refinement, ensuring results that complement overall facial features without appearing overdone.
Facelift
The Vartanian Lift technique repositions deep facial tissues to reverse aging effects while maintaining natural expression. This modified deep plane method avoids the 'pulled' look by focusing on anatomical restoration, providing long-lasting results with minimal scarring. The procedure addresses jowls, neck laxity, and midface descent through strategic tissue repositioning that respects individual facial character and proportions.
Botox
Our 3D Botox technique targets dynamic wrinkles using strategic injections at multiple tissue depths. This advanced approach prevents over-treatment while effectively reducing frown lines, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles. The method also allows for creative applications like brow elevation and jawline contouring, maintaining natural facial animation while achieving a rejuvenated appearance through precise muscle relaxation.
Non-Surgical Rejuvenation
We offer comprehensive non-surgical solutions including dermal fillers, Botox, and laser treatments for facial rejuvenation. These quick procedures address volume loss, fine lines, and skin texture issues with minimal downtime. Our approach combines injectables with advanced laser technologies to create synergistic effects that refresh appearance while maintaining authentic facial expressions and individuality.
Eyelid Surgery
Our eyelid rejuvenation procedure addresses both upper and lower lid concerns through precise tissue removal and repositioning. The technique focuses on restoring youthful contours while maintaining natural eye expression. By addressing excess skin, fat pockets, and muscle laxity, we achieve refreshed results that enhance alertness and vitality without creating an artificial 'done' appearance, respecting each patient's unique ocular anatomy.
People
A. John Vartanian, MD, FACS
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Vartanian is a nationally recognized facial plastic surgeon with over 20 years of specialized experience. He completed a prestigious UCLA-affiliated fellowship and has published extensively in scientific literature. As a respected educator, he trains physicians at UCLA and USC medical centers while maintaining an active surgical practice focused on natural-looking results.
Questions
What makes your rhinoplasty approach unique?
Our rhinoplasty combines surgical precision with artistic vision, focusing on natural harmony while preserving cultural identity. We use computer imaging for personalized planning and employ techniques that maintain nasal function alongside aesthetic improvements.
How do you ensure natural-looking results?
We prioritize balance and restraint through personalized consultations, computer simulation for planning, and techniques that enhance existing features rather than creating artificial transformations. Our artistic background informs every procedure's subtle refinement approach.
What facial procedures do you specialize in?
We specialize in rhinoplasty (primary and revision), facelifts, eyelid surgery, brow lifts, and non-surgical injectables. Our focus remains exclusively on facial procedures to maintain specialized expertise in this domain.
How experienced is the surgical team?
Dr. Vartanian has over 20 years of dedicated facial plastic surgery experience, with thousands of procedures performed. He completed twelve years of postgraduate training including a competitive UCLA-affiliated fellowship and maintains active teaching roles at major medical centers.
What non-surgical options are available?
We offer Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and chemical peels. These quick procedures address wrinkles, volume loss, and skin texture concerns with minimal downtime, often combined for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
How are revision surgeries handled?
We specialize in complex revision cases using advanced techniques to correct previous surgical issues. Our approach focuses on restoring natural appearance while addressing functional concerns, with experience handling multi-revision cases and challenging anatomical situations.
