Returning to Exercise After a Tummy Tuck
Returning to Exercise After a Tummy Tuck Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Walking starts on day one and is not optional — it is how clots are prevented. Everything else waits for your surgeon’s clearance, stage by stage. Core and […]
How to Reduce Swelling and Bruising After Eyelid Surgery
How to Reduce Swelling and Bruising After Eyelid Surgery Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Cold compresses and keeping your head elevated during the first 48 hours do most of the work. Swelling peaks on day two or three rather than […]
How to Get Out of Bed After a Tummy Tuck
How to Get Out of Bed After a Tummy Tuck Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Roll onto your side with your knees bent, swing your feet off the bed, then push yourself up with your arms while keeping your abdomen […]
