Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Body Contouring: Which One Do You Actually Need?
y Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS — Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Published October 8, 2026 The difference comes down to one thing: surgery removes tissue, non-surgical treatments do not. If your concern is loose skin, surgery is the only approach that removes it. If your skin is firm and the issue is a stubborn pocket of fat […]
The Belly Button After a Tummy Tuck: A Guide to a Natural Result
By Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS — Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Published October 8, 2026 The belly button is the detail that gives a tummy tuck away. During abdominoplasty your navel stays attached to the abdominal wall while the skin around it is tightened and repositioned, so the surgeon effectively rebuilds its opening. A navel that […]
The Best Options After Breast Implant Removal
By Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS — Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Published October 8, 2026 After breast implant removal you have four realistic options: removal alone, removal with a breast lift, removal with fat transfer, or replacement with smaller implants. Which suits you depends on your skin quality, how much natural tissue remains, and how long […]
Recovery After a Spiral Thigh Lift: Tips and Timeline
By Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS — Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Published October 8, 2026 Thigh lift recovery takes longer than most body procedures because the incision sits in an area that moves constantly. Most patients walk the same day, return to desk work in about [WORK TIME], and resume full exercise at roughly [EXERCISE WEEKS]. […]
Breast Augmentation in San Antonio: Cost, Recovery, and What to Expect in 2026
By Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Published October 8, 2026 Breast augmentation in San Antonio starts at $8,200 at Baumholtz Plastic Surgery, with the final figure depending on implant type and whether a lift is combined with it. Most patients return to desk work within a week and resume full exercise at around […]
How to Choose a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX
By Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Published October 8, 2026 To choose a plastic surgeon in San Antonio, verify one thing before anything else: certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Any licensed physician in Texas can legally advertise cosmetic procedures, regardless of surgical training. That single credential separates […]
