By Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS — Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Published October 10, 2026 Often, yes. Combining breast and abdominal procedures in one operation means one anaesthetic, one recovery and one period of time off, which is why the mommy makeover is among the most requested procedures in plastic surgery. But combining is not automatically the right […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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]. […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Plain English Guide From Dr Michael Baumholtz, Plastic Surgeon In San Antonio, Texas Belly buttons are small scars with a big job in aesthetics. Some are tiny and tucked in. Others are round, oval, hooded, or slightly protruding. After weight change, pregnancy, or surgery, a navel can also change shape. Dr Michael Baumholtz, Plastic […]