Gyno From Steroids or Medications: Can It Be Reversed Without Surgery?
Gyno From Steroids or Medications: Can It Be Reversed Without Surgery? Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 It depends entirely on the cause. Stopping a medication that is driving gynecomastia often leads to the tissue regressing within about three months. Gynecomastia […]
What to Expect After Gynecomastia Surgery: Recovery Week by Week
What to Expect After Gynecomastia Surgery: Recovery Week by Week Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 The first three days matter most, and the rule is simple: move at the waist and elbow, not the shoulder. Drains and sutures usually come […]
Upper Blepharoplasty Recovery: A Week-by-Week Guide
Upper Blepharoplasty Recovery: A Week-by-Week Guide Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Sutures usually come out between days five and seven. Most desk workers are back at work within seven to ten days, and the majority of swelling has settled by […]
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 […]
Smooth or Textured Implants: What’s Safer and Why It Matters
Smooth or Textured Implants: What’s Safer and Why It Matters Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Textured implants carry a higher risk of a rare lymphoma called BIA-ALCL than smooth implants do. The FDA describes an individual’s risk as low, and […]
What Is an “Invisible” Arm Lift?
What Is an “Invisible” Arm Lift? Written by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Published October 2026 An “invisible” arm lift is a limited incision technique where the scar sits inside the armpit crease rather than running down the inner arm. It is a real procedure with […]
Gynecomastia Surgery Cost: Gyno Price in Texas
Gynecomastia Surgery Cost: Gyno Price in Texas Written by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Published October 2026 The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports an average surgeon’s fee of $5,587 for gynecomastia surgery. That number is widely quoted and widely misunderstood: ASPS states plainly that it […]
Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck: What’s Best for Your Body?
Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck: What’s Best for Your Body? Written by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Published October 2026 The belly button decides it. A mini tummy tuck treats the skin below the navel and leaves the navel where it is. A full tummy […]
