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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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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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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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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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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Breast lift surgery has traditionally (and still commonly today) been performed using an inferior pedicle wise approach. With this technique, most of the tissue removed comes from the top of the breast while tissue on the bottom of the breast is saved to support circulation to the nipple. The issue, however, is that the pull of gravity impacts the breasts […]
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In my last blog post, I revealed my unique, less-invasive approach to male breast reduction. One of the many advantages of this innovative technique is the minimal downtime that typically ensues (or doesn’t, if you will). As a result of such small incisions being utilized, stitches are generally not needed, and the entire recovery process is often quick and relatively […]
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On average, I perform male breast reduction to treat gynecomastia about five times a month, as it is a very popular procedure at my practice. The technique I utilize is best defined as chest wall sculpting with a “pull-through” or “mini-strip” excision of the “fibrous” gynecomastia tissue. Essentially, this approach is a very detailed and focused liposuction of the chest […]
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Gynecomastia, or the abnormal development of enlarged male breast tissue, is a common condition many males experience. Both teens and adults are bothered by this condition, especially men in their forties who have begun to develop excessive breast tissue or have been struggling with the condition since they were in high school. Depending on its severity, gynecomastia can often lead […]
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