Author Archives: Dr. Paul S. Gill

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Dysport® vs BOTOX®: 4 Differences To Consider

When the FDA initially approved BOTOX in 2002 to minimize the dreaded "11s"—the vertical frown lines that develop between the eyes—it quickly became the go-to anti-wrinkle treatment in plastic surgery practices worldwide. When Dysport emerged in 2009 to challenge BOTOX's dominance, patients wanted to know if one was better. The short answer is not really, …

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Transformative Choices: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss

Loosing a significant amount of weight is a remarkable achievement that brings about positive changes in one's health and overall well-being. However, for many individuals who have undergone substantial weight loss, there may be lingering concerns about excess skin and changes in body contour. This is where the option of plastic surgery after weight loss …

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Who Are the Best Mommy Makeover Surgeons in Texas?

What do patients look for when choosing a plastic surgeon to perform a mommy makeover? How do you know if someone is the best mommy makeover surgeon? In Texas, there are numerous board-certified plastic surgeons with excellent credentials. The more appropriate question when choosing a plastic surgeon is, who is the best mommy makeover surgeon …

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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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What Is An Inverted “T” Tummy Tuck?

The traditional tummy tuck procedure includes only a horizontal incision running from hip to hip beneath the underwear line. However, for some patients, an inverted “T” tummy tuck may be performed, in which a small vertical incision is made between the navel and the horizontal incision. Also referred to as an “anchor pattern” tummy tuck, …

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Restylane® vs JUVÉDERM® in The Woodlands, TX: 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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Tummy Tuck Belt: Is It a Scam?

One of the popular products making the late-night TV and “As Seen on TV” sale sections is the tummy tuck belt. While consumer reviews and results seem to vary, the device has been almost unanimously shunned by the medical community. And with so many truly effective alternatives for trimming belly fat available, from CoolSculpting® to a …

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‘I’m Not at My Goal. Do I Need to Lose Weight Before a Mommy Makeover?’

Many of the women considering a mommy makeover at our practice in The Woodlands ask if they need to lose weight before the surgery. Because patient safety is my top consideration, I want all body contouring patients to be in overall good health—and that includes being at the weight they want to maintain. There are …

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