Dr. James F. Boynton, MD, FACS

Name: James F. Boynton, MD, FACS
Last name: Boynton
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2005
Years experience: 18
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.BoyntonPlasticSurgery.com
Business: Boynton Plastic Surgery
Address: 1900 St. James Pl.
Address suite: Ste. 200
Phone: (713) 489-7680
International phone number: +17134897680
City: Houston
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77056
Country: US
Statement: Dr. James F. Boynton is a board certified plastic surgeon in Houston who specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery of the breast, as well as body contouring and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Boynton has been in practice for ten years, and is most passionate about the true art of plastic surgery.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Houston Methodist West, CHI St. Luke’s, Houston Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Women’s Hospital
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS in Biology, Duke University, 1993
  • Medical: MD, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 1998
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies: General Surgery, Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency – Plastic Surgery, CHRISTUS St. Joseph
  • Fellowships: Microsurgery, CHRISTUS St Joseph Hospital Houston, TX, 2002
  • Hand Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX, 2003
Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
James Franklin Boynton (ABMSUID -843543)

Viewed: 7/28/2008
Day of birth: 5/1/1972

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/11/2006 – 12/31/2016
Education: 1998 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 12727 Kimberley Ln Ste 300Houston, TX 77024-4050 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 29.7464465,-95.4734395

James F. Boynton, MD, FACS

Primary location: 
Location name: Houston
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 29.76,-95.36250305

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/116742002551605456947/about

Treatments: 
  • Abdominal Etching
  • AlloDerm
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Asclera
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Belotero
  • Biocorneum
  • Blue Peel
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Lift
  • Capsular Contracture Treatment
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clear and Brilliant
  • Clitoral Hood Reduction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Cyst Removal
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermapen
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earfold
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Electrolysis
  • Embrace Scar Therapy
  • Exilis
  • Eyebrow Transplant
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Feminizing Top Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Fraxel Repair
  • Genioplasty
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hair Transplant
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • Inverted Nipple Surgery
  • Jessner Peel
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • LED Light Therapy
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Lux 1540
  • MACS Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Meaningful Beauty
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Mesotherapy
  • Micro Botox
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • MiraDry
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Monsplasty
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Reduction
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Panniculectomy
  • Pearl Laser
  • Permanent Makeup
  • Phenol Peel
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • Punch Excision
  • QuickLift
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • ResurFX
  • Retin-A
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Rhinoplasty
  • SAFELipo
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scalp Micropigmentation
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Silhouette InstaLift
  • Silicone Injections
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SkinCeuticals
  • SkinPen
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Smoothbeam Laser
  • Strattice
  • Subcision
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Thread Lift
  • Transgender Body Contouring
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Velashape
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Voted “Texas SuperDoctor,” 2013 – 2015 and Rising Star, 2012
  • Voted Rising Star, 2012
  • Voted “Top Doctor” in Plastic Surgery, US News and World Report, 2012
  • Voted “Regional Top Doctor” in Plastic Surgery, Castle Connolly, 2011 – 2015
  • Voted “Top Doctor,” Houstonia Magazine, 2013 – 2015
  • Section chief of plastic surgery at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, 2009 – 2013

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 68286
Answer count: 635
Review count: 67
1 star count: 2
2 star count: 1
4 star count: 2
5 star count: 62
Total star count: 67
Star rating: 4.496146255738
Lead count last three months: 12
Anonymous votes: 94
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Nov 2, 2023
Profile photo modified: Nov 2, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: May 18, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Houston, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 29.76,-95.36250305

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Vanquish (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Apr 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Inverted Nipple Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Capsular Contracture Treatment (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Mar 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Apr 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck Revision (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Mini Lift (Aug 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Jul 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Male Tummy Tuck (Apr 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 2/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
  • Neck Lift (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Neck Lift (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Vanquish (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Male Tummy Tuck (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Body Lift (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Body Lift (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $7200 – Dec 19, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $7050 – Apr 21, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $7200 – Dec 19, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $7500 – Dec 8, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $7200 – Oct 11, 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $7200 – Oct 11, 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $7200 – Oct 11, 2018
  • $7200 – Oct 11, 2018
  • $7200 – Oct 11, 2018
  • $6500 – Dec 22, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $7200 – Dec 19, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $7200 – Dec 19, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $7200 – Dec 19, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $6300 – Aug 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $7050 – Apr 21, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $7050 – Apr 21, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $7500 – Dec 8, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $7136 – Aug 9, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $7136 – Aug 9, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $7136 – Aug 9, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $7000 – Apr 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $7500 – Dec 8, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $6500 – Dec 22, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $7000 – Jun 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $6300 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $6300 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $6300 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $6300 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX

Vanquish Prices

  • $3599 – Mar 1, 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $3599 – Mar 1, 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $3600 – Mar 1, 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $3599 – Mar 1, 2018 – Houston, TX

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $22858 – Dec 11, 2018
  • $12000 – Jul 8, 2019
  • $22858 – Dec 11, 2018
  • $15000 – Oct 6, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $15000 – Oct 6, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $15000 – Oct 6, 2015 – Houston, Texas
  • $7000 – Oct 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $12000 – Oct 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $12000 – Dec 2012 – Houston, TX
  • $7000 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX

Capsular Contracture Treatment Prices

  • $11700 – Jun 2, 2014 – Houston, TX

Gynecomastia Surgery Prices

  • $6600 – Mar 2, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $5001 – Apr 4, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $6445 – Jul 21, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $8200 – Nov 9, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $8200 – Nov 9, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $8200 – Nov 9, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $7000 – Jan 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $7000 – Jan 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $5001 – Apr 4, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $5001 – Apr 4, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $5000 – Apr 4, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $5000 – Apr 4, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $7300 – Aug 11, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $7300 – Aug 11, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $7300 – Aug 11, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $6600 – Mar 2, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $6750 – Mar 25, 2014 – Houston, TX

Other Prices

  • $7050 – Apr 21, 2016 – Houston, TX

Mini Lift Prices

  • $10000 – Aug 4, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $10000 – Aug 4, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $10000 – Aug 4, 2016 – Houston, TX

Male Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $13000 – Apr 23, 2013 – Houston, TX
  • $11999 – Jul 8, 2019
  • $11999 – Jul 8, 2019
  • $13270 – Apr 23, 2013 – Houston, TX
  • $13270 – Apr 23, 2013 – Houston, TX
  • $13270 – Apr 23, 2013 – Houston, TX
  • $13270 – Apr 23, 2013 – Houston, TX

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $275 – Jul 2022 – Houston, TX
  • $8000 – Aug 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $275 – Jan 2012 – Houston, TX
  • $275 – Jan 2012 – Houston, TX
  • $275 – Jan 2012 – Houston, TX
  • $8000 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $8000 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $8000 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $8000 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX

Neck Lift Prices

  • $4500 – Jul 2022 – Houston, TX
  • $5000 – Jul 2022 – Houston, TX
  • $4500 – Oct 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $4500 – Nov 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $5000 – Apr 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $4500 – Feb 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $1500 – Feb 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $1500 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $1500 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $1500 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX

Other Prices

  • $5001 – Apr 4, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $5001 – Apr 4, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $20000 – Feb 3, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $21000 – Jul 10, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $4500 – Nov 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $4500 – Nov 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $5000 – Apr 2011 – Houston, TX
  • $5000 – Apr 2011 – Houston, TX

Clear and Brilliant Prices

  • $250 – Nov 2019 – Houston, TX
  • $250 – Apr 2016 – Houston, TX

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $7500 – Jan 23, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $11700 – Jun 2, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $7500 – Jan 23, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $6765 – Feb 17, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $7500 – Jan 23, 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $6765 – Feb 17, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $6765 – Feb 17, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $6765 – Feb 17, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $16700 – Jun 2, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $16700 – Jun 2, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $16700 – Jun 2, 2014 – Houston, TX

Mentor Breast Implants Prices

  • $7000 – Dec 16, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $7000 – Dec 16, 2014 – Houston, TX

Earlobe Surgery Prices

  • $500 – Mar 14, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $500 – Mar 14, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $500 – Mar 14, 2016 – Houston, TX

Subcision Prices

  • $2500 – Feb 12, 2018

Juvederm Prices

  • $1650 – Oct 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $676 – Dec 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $675 – Oct 2012 – Houston, TX
  • $675 – Oct 2012 – Houston, TX
  • $1650 – Sep 2012 – Houston, TX
  • $1650 – Sep 2012 – Houston, TX

Liposuction Prices

  • $13000 – Oct 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $15000 – Feb 10, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $15000 – Feb 10, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $15000 – Feb 10, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $13000 – Jan 2011 – Houston, TX

Breast Lift Prices

  • $8000 – Oct 2018 – Houston, TX
  • $8000 – Aug 2017 – Houston, TX
  • $8000 – Feb 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $9500 – Jun 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $8000 – Dec 2012 – Houston, TX

Photofacial Prices

  • $250 – Oct 2012 – Houston, TX
  • $250 – Oct 2012 – Houston, TX
  • $250 – Oct 2012 – Houston, TX

Facial Fat Transfer Prices

  • $2500 – Feb 12, 2018
  • $2500 – Feb 12, 2018

Breast Implants Prices

  • $7000 – Dec 16, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $6765 – Feb 17, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $6765 – Feb 17, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $6765 – Feb 17, 2015 – Houston tx 77056
  • $7000 – Dec 16, 2014 – Houston, TX

Kybella Prices

  • $1275 – Dec 12, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $1275 – Dec 12, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $1275 – Dec 12, 2016 – Houston, TX

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $77056 – Apr 9, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $77056 – Apr 9, 2015 – Houston, TX
  • $20000 – Feb 3, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $21000 – Jul 10, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $21000 – Jul 10, 2014 – Houston, TX
  • $16000 – Feb 16, 2012 – Houston TX
  • $16000 – Feb 16, 2012 – Houston TX
  • $16000 – Feb 16, 2012 – Houston TX
  • $16000 – Feb 16, 2012 – Houston TX
  • $16000 – Feb 16, 2012 – Houston TX
  • $16000 – Feb 16, 2012 – Houston TX
  • $16000 – Feb 16, 2012 – Houston TX

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Boynton Plastic Surgery, https://www.boyntonplasticsurgery.com/
Address
1900 St. James Pl.Ste. 200, Houston, Texas, US, 77056 (GPS coordinates: 29.7465335,-95.4734597)
Phone
+17138006060
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Dec 30, 2016 / Jul 12, 2023

Special Offers

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Treatments
6 SkinPens Sessions for $1200
Apr 14, 2020 /
May 4, 2020
6 SkinPen Sessions for $1200 (reg. $1650)
Must be pre-purchased by May 4, 2020.

Like many of you, Dr. James Boynton and the team at Boynton Plastic Surgery are looking forward to the day when it is safe to return to our normal daily lives. We are very hopeful that day is coming soon, which is why we’re offering this new, “post-quarantine” special to get the ball rolling! Our special on the innovative SkinPen® microneedling technique offers a minimally-invasive way to reduce signs of age, stretch marks, acne scars, and other common skin concerns to produce a more youthful, vibrant, and healthier complexion.

Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Would you recommend a skin only facelift for a young patient?
facelift in 20s
Sep 4, 2019
In general, no I would not recommend a "skin only" facelift in someone in their 20s.  I don't favor "skin only" facelifts.  The deep layer of the face known as the SMAS has to be lifted and supported in any version of a facelift that I do so as to take tension off the skin. If only the skin is tightened then the tension will be on the skin only and cause scar widening. Also the skin does not have the "power" to maintain any sort of result over time.  It will simply re "loosen" quickl...
What procedures can be done to reduce chubbiness and nasolabial folds? photos)
A cheek lift or jowl lift will help you
Sep 4, 2019
Thank you for your question.  I agree with my colleagues.  I think a "mini facelift" or "cheek lift/jowl lift" will help you.  It will improve the shape of the lower face and jawline region immensely.  Energy devices cannot lift the jowl as well as surgery.  This can be done with a well-concealed facelift incision.  Sometimes, removal of the buccal fat pad through a small incision inside the cheek can be helpful and accentuate the lower cheek shape and lessen the "chubbiness" that bother...
Is having face lift every 10 years bad?
Facelifting every 10 years?
Sep 4, 2019
Everyone ages differently and some patients will come to need another lift several times in their lives.  Sometimes this can be as soon as 10 years and sometimes that is even sooner. It all depends on the techniques that are performed as well as the genetics, sun-damage exposure and aging patterns of the patient. Many patients in the 40s opt for a "mini lift" or possibly a "short scar facelift" depending on their anatomy.  This can be a excellent first option but there is no way to erad...
What can I do to fix loose vertical skin on my neck?
platysmal bands in the neck
May 20, 2019
Thank you for your question.  In reviewing your photos, I would recommend starting with neurotoxin (i.e. Botox). This can treat the "platysmal bands" that are bothering you and can do quite a nice job in most cases. There are a number of neurotoxins available (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and now Jeuveau).  I would recommend starting with this and seeing how much improvement you get. The next step may be neck lift which could range from a less invasive neck lift such as Neck - Ellevate or ICL...
Is it okay to take one drain put and leave the other one in?
drain removal after tummy tuck
May 20, 2019
Thank you for your question.  I agree that it is fine to remove one and then the other drain.  This is very typical based on the amount and color of the drainage over time.  Based on your description of differential swelling on one side, I would recommend contacting your plastic surgeon to be examined for that.  Sometimes this can be caused by a build up of fluid (called a seroma).  Compression garments can help manage but many times they need to be aspirated if that is indeed what is goin...
Is yellow skin at 2 weeks post op normal healing?
yellow bruise after tummy tuck
May 20, 2019
Thank you for your question. I agree that the "yellow skin" you are seeing 3 weeks after your tummy tuck procedure is likely resolving bruising which can be normal for that time period of healing after surgery.  I would make an appointment to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.  Sometimes there can be more going on than can be gleaned from a photograph and it is important to get an in person exam to make sure everything is healing properly and there are no fluid collections in t...
I'ld like to add fullness to my breasts, will I also need a lift with my augmentation? (Phot
Breast augmentation with lift
May 20, 2019
Thank you for your question.  I also agree that it is not possible for you to achieve your desired outcome without a lift.  I would recommend breast augmentation and lift but not together, as two separate procedures.  I do think ultimately you will want both.  Decide what is more important to you now - added volume or "up lift".  You can do either one first depending on what bothers you most.  Augmentation alone, even with a bigger implant will not give you the desired look that you are see...
Do I have tuberous breast? Also would I need an uplift as well as implants?
differential breast augmentation
May 20, 2019
Thanks for your question.  I agree, you do not have tuberous breasts.  In reviewing your pictures, you have ptosis (more on the right than the left) as well as some significant asymmetry in breast size which is very normal and common.  My recommendation would be to try to achieve the best breast enhancement and breast symmetry which I would do in two procedures.  I would do "differential breast augmentation" which means two different size silicone gel breast implants, followed by a breast ...
I had my boob job with alloderm 4 days ago and accidentally picked up my cat - Would that ca
concerns for post operative implant displacement
Apr 29, 2019
Thank you for your question.  I agree with my colleagues that it is impossible to tell if anything was harmed by your slight lift with your cat without photos and examination in person; however, if anything "tore" or "pulled free" or you had a hematoma, you would have symptoms such as severe pain, swelling, and even bruising.  If you are not in increasing pain and based on the 5 lbs of your cat which is usually a normal weight to be able to lift after surgery in most cases, you are pr...
2 weeks post op and still pretty sore with muscle spasms frequently, is that normal?
Muscle spasms are normal at 2 weeks after breast augmentation
Apr 29, 2019
Thank you for your question.  Yes, it is very normal to still have some muscle spasms at 2 weeks after subpectoral breast augmentation (under the muscle).  I think it is important to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon, since he or she knows your anatomy best.  In my practice, I recommend valium which I think is excellent for relieving muscle spasms and tightness, especially at night.  I have also found, in my experience, sometimes the recovery can take slightly longer with text...
Will my results get better? 8 Weeks Post-op
Will my results get better? 8 Weeks Post-op
Feb 14, 2019
Final results after liposuction are seen at 6 months typically, so it is important to be patient and comply with any post-surgical compression and/or lymphatic massage regimens that your plastic surgeon recommends.  I would agree with my colleagues that you need to discuss your goals and concerns with your plastic surgeon.  In my practice, after 6 months, if there is a specific area of concern, touch-up or revision lipo-contouring can be done in the office if need be.  I would discuss ...
Is there anything you can do to get my earlobe the same size as the other?
Is there anything you can do to get my earlobe the same size as the other?
Feb 14, 2019
Thank you for your question.  I routinely perform all aspects of aesthetic earlobe surgery and earlobes are all different.  Trying to correct asymmetric earlobes seems to be your main concern.  To create better symmetry, sometimes we consider a one-sided earlobe reduction to create better symmetry.  Also depending on the anatomy on your smaller side, filler or fat injections can be added to the smaller side to help with symmetry.  I would recommend you consulting with one or several board-ce...
I had a lower facelift 20 months ago. My earlobes are really deformed. What can I do to have
pixie ear correction
Feb 13, 2019
Thank you for your question.  I agree with my colleagues. This is a related to tension at the earlobe base that develops after the facelift and is known as a pixie ear.  I would ask your plastic surgeon about that.  The correction is something that can be done in the office under local anesthesia to give the earlobe a more unattached appearance.  I hope that helps.  Good luck!
Would an earlobe reduction only make the upper area of my ears look even worse?
Would an earlobe reduction only make the upper area of my ears look even worse?
Feb 10, 2019
Thanks for your question. In reviewing your pictures, I do not find you have upper or middle third prominence of your ears (meaning they do not protrude excessively from the side of your head).  I see what I think bothers you in regards to the earlobe.  If you follow the natural curve of your helix from the top of the ear, the earlobe causes a subtle interruption of that curve by the "fleshy" redundance of the earlobe (like the earlobe is rotated forward).  I would recommend a simple conse...
Can my ears look normal again before my wedding in October?
Can my ears look normal again before my wedding in October?
Feb 10, 2019
Thanks for your question. Yes, your ears can certainly be "normal" again in time for your wedding.  I frequently repair gauge earlobes of all different sizes in a 30-45 minute in-office procedure. I think it is important to do the procedure at least 3 months before your wedding as far as healing time.  I typically re-pierce the earlobes at 6-8 weeks after the repair.  I would recommend visiting with one or several board-certified plastic surgeons that have extensive experience in earlobe...

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