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    Stepanyan Surgical Arts Center

    4.4 (46 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Pre lip augmentation
    Alice T.

    Dr. Stepanyan and his entire team are outstanding! I have now had multiple procedures done by Dr. Stepanyan and I am extremely happy with the results. First, I had a sinus surgery with bone grafting. And that resolved all my sinus issues. Botox and Juvederm injections multiple times with excellent results. I only go to Dr. Stepanyan for injectables. And finally, in May I had permanent lip augmentation with AlloDerm grafting due to having very small lips. They already look great and I will not need any more lip fillers. I trust Dr. Stepanyan and his medical expertise. He thoroughly went over what to expect from the surgery. He provided me detailed post operative care instructions. I will continue to highly recommend him for all your cosmetic and reconstructive surgical and medical needs. I can't thank him enough for all he has done for me with my sinus and beauty.

    I would like to update my review that i left a year ago. I finally got my nose fixed by a different surgeon after Stepanyan ruined it. The surgeon who fixed it had to replace my cartilage since Stepanyan removed too much of it. Also my new doctor mentioned that when Stepanyan tried to fix my nose during the second surgery after he ruined it, he replaced some of my cartilage but put it in a wrong spot so my new doctor had to remove it from there and put it the right way. Its only being three weeks after my surgery with different doctor but my nose already looks much better then after Stepanyan messed it up. I am posting this review to let people know that whatever Stepanyan thinks its the best it could look in reality is not and he just doesnt have enough skills to perform a better job. I am including the picture of after Stepanyan and after another doctor. P. S. I called the office at least 5 times and requested my medical records for my new doctor who had to fix Stepanyan's mistake and the office workers found excuses not to provide me with my own records. They kept saying they are busy at the moment and will call me back at the end of the day but nobody reached out to me.

    Rhinoplasty - 6 weeks after surgery
    Vicki D.

    Dr Stepanyan is absolutely amazing!! He has a wonderful staff who are also absolutely gorgeous inside and out My story : finding him was very serendipitous. I was looking for someone to perform rhinoplasty. I had some consultations with other doctors but they made me feel like they were only out for the money and a quick job. I saw Dr Stepanyan's work on yelp and instagram. I called in that day and they had an opening for a free consultation!! He took his time talking me through his procedure. He addressed all of my questions, and he was very calm. He made me feel safe, heard, and cared about my needs. I wanted something natural and he was the perfect person for the job! My recovery was relatively quick (make sure you listen to the instructions) and I still have a great relationship with the office! I love my results and I love it more knowing I was well taken care of by him and his staff

    So many awards / degrees
    Mariam G.

    Here is my updated review : Dr. Stepanyan is the best doctor I have ever met. He is extremely knowledgeable and a humble man. His office is full of so many medical awards , achievements , degrees , certificates that it looks like he ran out of walls. I have done multiple procedures with Dr. Stepanyan and they were all wonderful experiences, one of the best things about his office is that he can do surgeries right there which makes the experience so much better. The doctor is always busy but...when it's your turn he will NEVER rush you and he will give you all his time. The staff is also great they are so friendly, nice, and efficient. Very good people.

    Scar on nose and permanent vein displacement from cheek implants

    As you can see, they have responded to my review. DO NOT BELIEVE THEM. after the implants were places Martin clearly showed us a scale of the sizes of implants, ours being literally the XL size (mind you, he promised they would be 'barely noticeable' yet decided to place the XL) As for the scar on the center of her nose, they have absolutely acknowledged it, and Martin recommended putting my wife under once again to fill in the scar tissue with cadaver skin. Remember that Stefanyan surgical arts center? To disprove the claims they are making I've attached a photo of the scar on the middle of her nose and a side angle showing the weird and lumpy shape of the nose. Obviously we are not letting them get anywhere near my wife's face considering all the damage they have already done.

    Selfie... so happy with my nose
    Princess P.

    The two best desicions in my life so far (I'm 27)- 1. Moving from Israel to LA. 2. Getting my nose done with DR. Stephanyan. Words can't express how grateful I am for him and his incredible stuff. He specializes on giving the most natural look. I went to an event 3 weeks after my surgery with bunch of friends and none of them could even tell that I done anything. He took my long tip and nostril and re- shaped it in the most natural, flattering way. My surgery ended later than expected so one of the nurses took me home to make sure I was safe. All the stuff is warm, kind, and extremely proffesional. I heard more than once : This is the most beautiful nose job I ever seen, so natural looking! Amazing! who is your DR"?!! It is DR. STEPHANYAN... AND YOU DON'T WANNA GO ANYWHERE ELSE. Thank you guys for putting up with me and being patient and helpful through the entire process With appreciation, Dori

    Front view of the nose
    Elina M.

    The nose job I got done by Dr. Martin Stepanyan, on May 8th 2018, was the best thing that has happened to me. It changed my entire life. Before, I had a nose with a bump and my septum was deviated. It was pushing on the left wall of my nose and was slightly blocking airflow from that side. My nose overall was too over-projected from my face. It was not symmetrical nor proportional to my face. My nose was that way due to my genes and to the fact that I fell on my nose when I was 4 years old and impacted it. My nose was my biggest insecurity. I felt like it made my look harsh and not gentle. It wasn't cute nor feminine. It didn't reflect how I felt inside. I didn't love my reflection in the mirror. I didn't love nor respected myself. I was not confident. After doing a lot of research and consulting with many doctors, I finally chose to proceed with Dr. Martin. The consultation was free, he listened, didn't rush me, cared, was genuine, was extremely reasonable with his price, was confident, and he earned my trust. He never told me to photoshop a picture and show him what I want. He was against prediction photographs because he didn't want to give me expectations and hopes for something that might not turn out that exact way. Not only is he an expert, but he is above all an artist. Our individual faces are his canvas. An artist cannot draw two identical paintings. He cannot design a nose and try to plug it into everyones face. A nose might look one way on one person but a different way on another. What he does is he looks at the geometry of every face and individually tailors and personally customizes a nose that will match the person's face and will enhance and improve the aesthetic balance of their beauty, while also taking into consideration the preferences an desires of his patients. What I love about his office is that his surgery center where he operates is located inside his office. So it is super convenient. Days before the operation, they gave me a list of things to buy and start taking to prevent bruising. And also, instructions on how to take care of the nose after the operation. These are magical and golden rules and instructions because believe me or don't believe me, but I DID NOT bruise at all, I DID NOT have the usual major swelling that most people have. I am aware that it depends on the persons' body, but those steps and instructions are extremely effective. Normally, a nose is swollen, tight, and lifted for about 6 months to a year and after that, It finally takes on its final and perfect shape and look. So you need to be very patient. But in my case, already after 1-2 months, everywhere I would go, at the bank, at work, or at different events and parties, EVERYBODY would approach me and compliment my nose, they were mesmerized by it, some knew it was a nose job (not because it looked fake and done, but because of our Armenian culture/stereotype...we are known to have imperfect large noes so a perfect nose = nose job), the majority of other people couldn't even tell that I got it done because of how natural it looked. I had to tell them myself that I got it done. Then they would ask me when I got the nose job and I would tell them only a couple months ago, they didn't believe me. That is how GOOD and HEALED it already looked so early. It has been slightly over 2 years since I got my nose job. God is my witness...let me not lie when I tell you that in the past two years, about 40-50 people complimented my nose and begged me to give them my doctor's information which I obviously did. To this day it happens and I'm sure it will continue happening. I love my reflection. My new nose made me love and respect myself. It gave me an EXTREME AND MAJOR CONFIDENCE BOOST. I finally feel like my cute, small, beautiful nose is reflecting how I feel inside and matches me and my personality. It destroyed all my insecurities. It made me feel free and unstoppable. It gave me wings to fly. Thank you, Dr. Martin Stepanyan and thank your team as well. God bless your golden hands, precise eyes, and outstanding taste for beauty.

    Ana T.

    The best doctor!! He is very detail oriented, has a good eye and will exceed your expectations!!! Highly recommended. Best decision I made as far as choosing a doctor. He will take the time to follow up and call to check on you which is very thoughtful. That is a doctor who cares about the quality of their work.

    Profile pics 6 months post-op. Don't really have old pictures in this angle but love how it is now

    My experience with Dr. Stepanyan and his staff has been nothing but excellent. I had my rhinoplasty done in July and now 6 months later I am very satisfied with the results! Dr. Stepanyan did everything I had wanted and he made me feel comfortable with asking questions and he always had an answer for any concerns I may have had. His staff is equally just has helpful starting with the girls at the front desk to all the nurses. They truly make the experience easy and comfortable. The day of the surgery the nurses and the receptionist helped me to not feel nervous at all. They started icing me once my surgery was over (my bruising was very little after). They even called a few hours after I had gone home to ask how I was feeling and if we had any questions about the recovery. Check ups after went smoothly and they are easy to work with when scheduling your next appointments. Dr. Stepanyan is a great Doctor, he explains everything to you from the very beginning and his goal is to make you happy and get what you want. I always recommend him to anyone I know who is searching for a rhinoplasty Doctor. I even sent my best friend to him, she is currently 5 months post-op and happy with her results as well. I'm writing this because I myself even found him on Yelp and am extremely happy that I chose him to do my procedure.

    Before (top left) two times different dr.(top right and bottom left) Dr. Stepanyan (bottom right)

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    Ask the Community - Stepanyan Surgical Arts Center

    Does doctor perform tummy tuck?

    I only see dentist and nose job I'm very interested in facelift but mmmmm... I thinking twice because I'm looking for the best since is my face.. can someone tell me how good he is?

    I looked at the website and only see 2 transactions of a face lift.. definitely need more than that

    Is Dr. Stepanyan a dentist of an MD? I cannot find him as a licensed doctor to check his credentials.

    He's a plastic surgeon

    Lip augmentation, how much is it? Do you use juvederm? What about permanent fillers?

    Dr. Stepanyan performs temporary Lip augmentation with different types of Juvederm or with patient’s own fat (Fat Transfer) with or without PRP (patient’s blood derived Platelet Rich Plasma). Price and the choice of the filler used depends on the… Read more

    How much is a liquid nose job?

    Hello Elizabeth, It is very difficult to quote prices for a procedure before a patient has been… Read more

    Does surgery take place on site?

    Yes it does!

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    Review Highlights - Stepanyan Surgical Arts Center

    Martin Stepanyan is not only exceptionally skilled but also incredibly attentive to every detail.

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    Dr. Austin is incredibly kind and attentive. She listened carefully to all my concerns, clearly…read moreexplained my treatment options, and always made sure that I was comfortable with the process. She made sure to relieve my anxiety since it was my first ever operation, and she even went the extra mile to make sure my partner was updated and personally assured her that the operation was a success. Almost a year after the operation, and my quality of life had a big improvement, and the scar is healing beautifully. You won't even notice it!! That's how detail oriented Dr. Austin is!! I also want to give a shout out to Ellen for being nice and accommodating!

    She is a very unethical doctor that is only concerned about how much money she can make and my…read moreexperience has proven that. I have TMJ and this year had gone through 3 root canals because of cracked teeth due to the TMJ. I had exhausted all other normal course of action to remedy and relieve the TMJ but nothing was working and was spending a lot of money on my dental work. My dentist introduced me to the option of Botox (pricey and not covered) and it had helped a lot. I reached out to my medical insurance to see if this could be a covered treatment for my TMJ as it would be needed every 3 month in my jaw and they said yes with a prior authorization and if a medical doctor administered it. I was thrilled because all the other medications and dental appliances I had tried had failed and the Botox provided relief to my painful jaw and I had hope it would prevent further cracking of anymore more teeth and I wouldn't have to shell out $1,000+ every 3 months since it was not cosmetic related. I had reached out to some in network dermatologist and quickly found out that doctors did not want to help me or provide that service as in network or help me submit the PA which I now know is because they want people to pay the full cost of the Botox even if for medical reasons. Then I found Doctor Austin and she said she would help me but I needed to submit it on my own but would give me the codes and information I needed but due to the extensive extra work on their end I would need to do it which was totally fine. She and was in network but I was grateful, I told her my troubles in finding an in network doctor willing to help me. We agreed that I would pay cash up front and I would submit my bill to my insurance because she was weary my insurance would not reimburse her but with my PA approved I was not worried. My insurance company informed me it was odd that she did not bill them for the service directly since the PA was approved but either way the Botox for my jaw was fully approved and she had a contracted rate per unit with my insurance. Before paying, the Doctor mentioned to me that she had many patients come in with PA and were not successful in getting reimbursed which I thought was an odd comment to make since I had all the proper documents and asked if I would send her a copy of the PA. I paid $1,125 for 80 units so $14 a unit on a credit card and was not charged a 3% processing fee. She sent me a super bill and worked with me a few times on the revision that my insurance needed so she knew I was billing my insurance. My insurance also had been sending her copies of everything (again they were treating her like a regular in network provider despite me paying cash upfront like an out of network provider) A few months later after I get the EOB from my insurance company which stated they would be reimbursing me $404.48, my portion that I owed was $101.12 but then it stated amount saved for using an in network provider was $619.40. I called my insurance to ask what that amount was and was told that amount is owed to me from the Doctor since she is in network, that is the contracted rate she agreed to for the service she gave you and they advised me to contact her for a refund. I was thrilled as I was going to save even more after spending thousands on my teeth and even more on prior Botox at dental offices and now this will be covered under my insurance plan, this is when things got ugly. After leaving a voicemail at the main doctor's office I get a call from the Doctors billing department from a woman who is irate (gave no name). She told me the following: the Doctor is terminating our patient/doctor relationship due to my insurance low bill rates, the Doctor had no idea I was going to bill my insurance, the doctor should have made me sign something prohibiting me from going to my insurance, now that I have gone to my insurance the doctor is taking a loss on this service. I assume most in network patients who the doctor has helped with PA previously probably get the check from their insurance providers thinking that is all they are owed and never go back to Dr Austin for the remaining balance and I was the first one to do it and she was upset that I did (again I assume because my experience with in network doctors is they were unwilling to help me with medical Botox). Unfortunately, I did not receive cosmetic Botox and the Doctor is an in-network provider and is obligated to bill rates assigned by the insurance company and in return she gets patient referrals. She then goes to process a refund to my method of payment on my credit card that I paid off 3 months ago for $600.82 with a receipt she charged me showing a 3% credit card processing of $18.50! She never charged me that when I paid for the services the first time and nothing in my patient paperwork stated paying with a credit card comes with a fee. It was very petty and felt almost personal.

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    Nance Yuan, MD Plastic Surgery - Location: 435 Arden Avenue, Suite 530, Glendale, CA. Free parking!

    Nance Yuan, MD Plastic Surgery

    5.0(10 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    Consultations available
    Women-owned & operated

    Dr Yuan performed my orchiectomy. She and her team have been fantastic. They were diligent about…read moresupporting me in consultation and planning and very communicative the entire way through. The surgery went well and I've been recovering very swiftly. In discussion with others who have had a similar procedure, they were surprised by how quickly I was up and moving around.

    Thorough appointment for my daughter. Highly recommended surgeon…read more Top notch service and professionalism. Dr. Yuan graduated from Johns Hopkins University Medical School after an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. She did a residency at Cedars. Her educational background isn't to be questioned but it was her personal demeanor that impressed me. The appointment was so thorough, the questions so thoughtful, and the treatment of the patient so empathetic, that I knew we made a great decision to see her. We had a surgery scheduled elsewhere that was postponed within two weeks of the date of surgery. Dr. Yuan met within us three days of the postponement. It was out of network for our insurance coverage and all was set up through Melody, her office assistant who couldn't be nicer nor more communicative. No guesswork here, all explained. They will get through barriers of bureaucracy if possible. And they will find a way to help. Real compassion. The office itself is in a building with free parking, not an easy find in this area. Quick aside, the views of the mountains from the patient rooms are astounding. Alll the equipment and furniture is pristine and good luck finding any dust or lint. When going under the knife or arranging a surgery for a loved one, you need to have trust and faith in the surgeon and the journey from start to after care. Building that trust quickly to schedule a surgery is a hard ask. Yet, it developed over the time spent in the consolation and with the absolute professionalism throughout the booking experience and initial consultation. Dr. Yuan also provided pictures of successful surgeries she has completed. All in all, a first class experience with genuine human connection that isn't easy to describe but you will know it when you feel it. Certainly worth your time to seek her opinion and see if it is a fit for your needs.

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    Nance Yuan, MD Plastic Surgery - Enjoy the pristine view of the Los Angeles Mountain range, during your appointment!

    Enjoy the pristine view of the Los Angeles Mountain range, during your appointment!

    Nance Yuan, MD Plastic Surgery - Meet Dr. Nance Yuan, who is also fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese!

    Meet Dr. Nance Yuan, who is also fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese!

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