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.
Both liposuction and tummy tuck surgery can be effective options for many women and men seeking to improve the contour and overall appearance of their abdominal region. However, depending on your needs and goals, one treatment may be more effective than the other. If you are interested in achieving a slimmer, more toned mid-section, the following information can help you […]
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Like any surgical procedure requiring an incision, the formation of incision lines following abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is unavoidable. That said, the main incision I typically utilize at my practice is often shorter in length and placed lower on the abdomen than most traditional techniques, often enabling patients to conceal the scar underneath the majority of underwear and swimsuit varieties. Many […]
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Fear of “scars” is really a huge impediment to patients that are contemplating plastic surgery. While no one can absolutely predict what the incision or “scar” will look at in its final, “mature” appearance, the good news is that the science around “scars” has definitely gotten better! As an aesthetic-based plastic surgeon, my focus is on cosmetic procedures. I have […]
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Depending on their stage of life, two common questions I hear from women considering abdominoplasty – also referred to as tummy tuck surgery – are as follows: “Is it safe to get pregnant after my tummy tuck procedure?” and “How will pregnancy affect the results of a previous abdominoplasty?” The answer to the first inquiry is relatively straightforward – yes, […]
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This is a popular question among many prospective breast reduction patients. To cut to the chase, every breast reduction includes a breast lift! The mechanics of a breast reduction procedure involve developing a “pedicle” of tissue designed to support the nipple-areolar complex and elevating that pedicle, which essentially elevates the nipple complex on this “pillar” of tissue. This is how […]
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Persistent physical and emotional strain is a daily concern for many women who have disproportionately large breasts. Thankfully, this issue – which is medically known as macromastia or gigantomastia – can often be effectively resolved with breast reduction surgery, a procedure designed to remove tissue to make the breasts smaller, lighter, and more proportionate to one’s frame. During this treatment, […]
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We are pleased to announce that out of approximately 13,000 board certified specialists who are active on RealSelf, our own Dr. James F. Boynton recently became one of only 500 physicians to be honored with the esteemed “RealSelf 500” award for 2015! Since its conception in 2006, RealSelf has grown into the world’s largest online community for men and women […]
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Breast revision surgery can often be an excellent option for women who are not satisfied with the results of a previous breast augmentation, as well as for those whose aesthetic goals and/or desires have changed since their initial breast enhancement procedure. Some of the most common reasons to consider revision breast augmentation include: If you are experiencing capsular contracture, which […]
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The recovery process for an augmentation-mastopexy – also referred to as a breast lift with implants – will depend on whether the procedure was performed at one time or in two separate stages. Following a single-stage augmentation-mastopexy (in which the breast implants are placed at the same time as the lift), the majority of patients can expect some degree of […]
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This is a question I hear rather frequently from patients interested in mastopexy, a procedure more commonly referred to as breast lift surgery. The simple response is yes, you can absolutely receive a mastopexy without breast implants. In fact, a breast lift is designed to remove excess skin, raise and/or reposition the nipple-areolar complex, and reshape native breast tissues in […]
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