Welcome to Boynton’s Blog! Our board-certified plastic surgeon, James Boynton, MD, likes to keep viewers up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the field of cosmetic enhancement, as well as to provide tips and information about specific procedures and what patients can expect. Please take a look through our extensive blog archive to find out more about advanced treatments, as well as additional information about our practice and the many procedures available here at Boynton Plastic Surgery.
Gynecomastia (sometimes colloquially referred to as “man boobs”) is a common condition many men experience around the age of puberty. In fact, some studies say 10 percent of men experience some degree of this condition at puberty. Adolescents to middle-age men often can experience gynecomastia after usage of anabolic steroids or certain medications. In some cases the condition is just […]
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While the majority of women enjoy their breast augmentation results for many years, some patients express interest in removing their implants. There are a few potential reasons for this, including dissatisfaction with or a desire to change the size, shape, or type of implant; complications or concerns that may have arisen after the initial breast augmentation; or the simple wish […]
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Neck lift procedures can be extremely effective aesthetic rejuvenation options, offering both women and men ways to address noticeable signs of age and skin laxity in the neck and achieve a more contoured and youthful profile. It is very common for excess skin and fat to accumulate in the neck region, and most individuals will experience these concerns at some […]
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Our modern cosmetic surgery world has many solutions for signs of aging in the face. These treatments range considerably, from surgical to non-surgical procedures, injectables, peels, and more. When it comes to dynamic wrinkles in the face (e.g., crow’s feet, marionette lines, nasolabial folds, and frown lines), patients tend to either go the surgical route with a facelift, or the […]
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The development of what is sometimes referred to as a “double-chin” is a very common occurrence, and it can happen to all of us—even to individuals who take good care of their health and are in the best physical shape possible. A double-chin is essentially caused by the accumulation of excess skin, excess fat, or both in the upper regions […]
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Some of the most innovative (and revolutionary) advances in the field of aesthetic enhancement over the last several years are those that involve non-surgical treatment options. Cosmetic injectables and dermal fillers are prominent examples, and they continue to improve as new products and solutions become available. Here at our practice, Dr. James Boynton offers an expansive selection of injectables to […]
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Our very own board-certified plastic surgeon, James Boynton, MD, has been recognized as one of Houstonia magazine’s “Top Doctors” for the fourth time! Dr. Boynton once again joins an esteemed list of professionals throughout our beautiful city who have been named the best of the best. Houstonia magazine has been publishing its list of “Top Doctors” for the last six […]
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One of the most common questions I get is: “What will the scars look like?” The word scar, in general, has a bad connotation and creates fear in most people. I prefer the term “incision lines” as compared to “scars.” There are few places where patients are more fearful about scars than their breasts. Breast reductions and breast lifts typically […]
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According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, the word “jowl” is defined as: “the lower part of a person’s cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping: she had heavy jowls.” One of the things that bothers women most when they get in their 40s (sometimes 50s) is the development of jowls. This happens with aging and many different approaches […]
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The earlobe is a very important aesthetic structure and “feature” of the face for women (and men, too). Most little girls look forward to getting their ears pierced and wearing earrings from an early age. My daughters begged me at age nine to pierce their ears. It is an important part of being feminine, and decorating the earlobes is a […]
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