What Is a “Baby Facelift”?

A “Baby Facelift” is a term that has recently been used to describe a “mini facelift.” Basically, a mini facelift is a less invasive form of a traditional facelift, allowing patients to address noticeable but less severe signs of age or other concerns in the lower area of the face (and often the neck). Mini facelift procedures can be particularly […]

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Cheek Lift vs. Facelift

Both women and men who would like to address signs of aging in the face can often take advantage of cosmetic procedures designed to enhance the skin and provide a smoother, more youthful appearance. One of the most popular and effective surgical treatments for the face is a facelift; however, what some individuals may not know is that there are […]

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Tummy Tuck vs. Mini Tummy Tuck

As bodies go through various changes over time—such as weight fluctuations, pregnancy, and the natural aging process—the midsection may become affected by loose skin and stretched abdominal muscles. While some improvements can be made with healthy diet and exercise, a tummy tuck procedure may be a more effective solution for achieving a flatter, firmer abdomen when traditional methods are not […]

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How Soon After Giving Birth Can I Have a Mommy Makeover?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive from new moms, and the answer is one of the most important to know for women considering a Mommy Makeover procedure. While the precise timeline can vary a bit among individuals, it is typically best to wait an absolute minimum of six months after childbirth and breastfeeding to undergo […]

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What Are the Benefits of In-Office Liposuction?

Dr. James Boynton is often able to utilize a special technique for lipocontouring that does not require patients to go to offsite hospitals or outpatient surgical facilities. This in-office liposuction procedure is even performed with a local tumescent numbing solution and a mild oral sedative only, without the need for general anesthesia. Dr. Boynton prefers the power-assisted lipocontouring technique, which […]

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What Can a Neck Lift Do for Me?

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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Surgical Vs. Non-Surgical Double-Chin Reduction

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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Dr. James Boynton Recognized as a 2018 “Top Doctor” in Houstonia Magazine

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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Fear of Scars in Breast lift and Reduction

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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Breast Lift Scars

During breast lift surgery, incisions will typically be made circumferentially around the areola, vertically in the lower aspect of the breast, and horizontally along the inframammary fold of the breast. Like all surgical procedures requiring incisions, the formation of scars after breast lift surgery is inevitable. Though the appearance and texture of scarring will vary depending on factors such as […]

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