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? 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? 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? 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 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 […]

How to Get Rid of Puffy Nipples in Men: Surgical and Non-Surgical Options Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Puffy nipples are glandular tissue sitting directly beneath the areola, pushing it forward. That is why weight loss and chest training do […]

The Truth About Non-Surgical Gynecomastia Treatments: Do They Work? Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS, double board-certified plastic surgeon · San Antonio, Texas · Reviewed October 2026 Some non-surgical treatments genuinely work — but only for certain people, and mostly only early. Removing an underlying cause can resolve gynecomastia entirely. Prescription medications show […]

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 […]