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IPL vs BBL®: Look and Feel Your Best With BBL

Are skin imperfections caused by aging, vascular issues, or too much sun exposure keeping you from looking and feeling your best? Laser and light-based therapies are extremely popular because they offer a safe, nonsurgical approach to skin rejuvenation—and they produce great results! If you've been weighing your skin treatment options, including IPL vs BBL, you're …

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How To Determine the Best Age for a Facelift

An increasing number of patients rely on less invasive cosmetic treatments that involve minimal downtime to counter the visible signs of aging. These “tweakments” produce satisfying results for women and men whose skin retains most of its elasticity. There comes a time, though, when you may need a facelift to get the results you want. …

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Choosing a Plastic Surgeon: 5 Questions, Answered

If you're considering plastic surgery, one of the most important decisions you'll make is selecting a surgeon with the qualifications, experience, and expertise to help you achieve your desired results. At The Gill Center, we understand the importance of choosing the right plastic surgeon for your needs. You want a surgeon who delivers excellent care …

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Restylane® vs JUVÉDERM®: Is One Better Than the Other?

Not all that many years ago, the Restylane and JUVÉDERM product lines consisted of a couple of workhorse fillers that injectors used to minimize wrinkles, contour cheeks, augment lips, and accomplish whatever other goals patients described. Fast forward to the present, and the number of advanced dermal fillers tailored to treat specific concerns has multiplied …

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Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck: Which Is Right for You?

If your goal is to achieve a flatter and firmer midsection, two popular cosmetic surgery procedures are liposuction and tummy tucks. While both treatments aim to improve the appearance of the abdominal area, they work in different ways. How Liposuction Works Liposuction removes unwanted fat deposits from the body. It’s a versatile treatment that can …

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What Is Typically Included in a Mommy Makeover?

If you want a flatter midsection, fuller and more lifted breasts, and a well-sculpted waist and midsection, a mommy makeover can do just that. Most people include breast augmentation, a breast lift, tummy tuck surgery, and liposuction in their mommy makeover procedures to address common post-pregnancy issues. But the good news is, you don’t have …

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How Often Do You Need To Get BOTOX To Maintain Results?

People considering getting BOTOX in The Woodlands, TX, may have questions about how long the effects of their BOTOX treatment will last. Sometimes, the answer depends on what BOTOX is treating and where it's injected, among other factors. Aside from its effect on wrinkles, BOTOX can also be used as a treatment for gummy smiles, …

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How Long Will a Facelift Last?

If you’ve been relying on nonsurgical treatments to fend off signs of aging but are tired of frequent maintenance treatments, a facelift offers a longer-term solution. Still, you might be wondering how long a facelift will last. As you might guess, there is no definitive answer because several factors influence the duration of your results. …

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Which Tummy Tuck Is Best for You?

Many of the women and men considering a tummy tuck at our practice in The Woodlands, TX, aren’t aware of the multiple variations of the procedure. That leads naturally to patients asking, “How do I know what type of tummy tuck is best for me?” Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul S. Gill explains to patients …

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