Recovery After Brachioplasty: A Week-by-Week Guide
Recovery After Brachioplasty: A Week-by-Week Guide Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Expect a drain, a compression garment for several weeks, and no heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for at least a month. The scar runs from armpit to elbow and […]
Preparing for Your Tummy Tuck Surgery: What to Have Ready for a Smoother Recovery
Preparing for Your Tummy Tuck Surgery: What to Have Ready for a Smoother Recovery Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 The list is not arbitrary. For about six weeks you will not be able to lift more than ten pounds, bend […]
How to Minimize and Treat Tummy Tuck Scars
How to Minimize and Treat Tummy Tuck Scars Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Two treatments have enough evidence behind them to be recommended: silicone, and steroid injection for problem scars. A consensus of international specialists found those were the only […]
Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Recovery: Tips and Timeline
Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Recovery: Tips and Timeline Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 A fleur-de-lis tummy tuck adds a vertical incision to the usual horizontal one, so the abdomen is tightened side-to-side as well as up-and-down. The recovery is broadly that of […]
Pointy or Tube-Shaped Breasts? It Could Be Tuberous Breast Deformity
Pointy or Tube-Shaped Breasts? It Could Be Tuberous Breast Deformity Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 There is a name for it. Tuberous breasts are a recognized developmental variation where the base of the breast is underdeveloped and breast tissue pushes […]
Do I Need a Breast Lift With My Implants?
Do I Need a Breast Lift With My Implants? Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Implants add volume. They do not lift the nipple. If your nipple has dropped to or below the crease beneath your breast, an implant alone will […]
Do Breast Implant Patients Need to Replace Their Implants Every 10 Years?
Do Breast Implant Patients Need to Replace Their Implants Every 10 Years? Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 No. The FDA publishes no replacement interval for breast implants, and nothing requires swapping them at ten years if nothing is wrong. What […]
Chest Liposuction or Gland Removal for Gynecomastia — or Both?
Chest Liposuction or Gland Removal for Gynecomastia — or Both? Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Most men need both. Liposuction removes fat and can be enough for lower-grade cases, but glandular tissue sits mainly beneath the areola and is dense […]
Best Breast Implant Placement Options: Over, Under, or Dual Plane
Best Breast Implant Placement Options: Over, Under, or Dual Plane Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Three options: over the muscle, under the muscle, or a dual plane that uses both. Pooled data from nearly 18,000 cases shows placement under the […]
