Whether you are considering plastic surgery or just curious to learn more about available treatment options, it is best to educate yourself with information shared by a highly-experienced, qualified physician. Below, our board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston, James F. Boynton, MD—a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons—highlights some of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures: Facelift As we […]
Continue ReadingReaching a goal for significant weight loss, whether through diet and exercise or bariatric surgery, is a monumental achievement for one’s health and quality of life. What may come as a surprise though is the appearance of loose, sagging skin that can result after weight loss. This may occur due to inelastic skin that cannot fully retract in the areas […]
Continue ReadingOne of the most common concerns patients have before undergoing a facelift is whether they will still look like themselves after surgery. At Boynton Plastic Surgery, Dr. James F. Boynton takes a meticulous and individualized approach to ensure each patient achieves natural, refreshed results that enhance—rather than alter—their unique features. Modern Facelift Techniques for a Natural Look A facelift today is not about […]
Continue ReadingA “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 […]
Continue ReadingBoth 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 […]
Continue ReadingOur 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 […]
Continue ReadingAccording 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 […]
Continue ReadingAre you interested in rejuvenating the appearance of your neck but hesitant about the recovery often associated with surgical procedures? At my practice, I offer a minimally invasive technique known as the iGuide neck lift that can help you achieve a firmer, more youthful-looking neck and jawline without the need for extensive downtime. In fact, patients often return to work […]
Continue ReadingAre you considering facial rejuvenation but unsure whether a nonsurgical or surgical approach is right for you? Though nonsurgical and surgical methods for facial rejuvenation can both achieve excellent results, the former is typically employed to treat “early” signs of aging whereas the latter is often performed to address more significant aging issues. As a result, the answer to this […]
Continue ReadingFacelift and neck lift procedures are actually interrelated, so much so that performing one without the other can potentially lead to unsatisfactory results. For this reason, I typically perform a short scar facelift combined with an open neck lift and platysmaplasty, all of which have proven to produce fantastic results and high levels of satisfaction among my patients. Every time […]
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