The Gill Center for Plastic Surgery & Dermatology
121 Vision Park Boulevard, Suite 100
Shenandoah, TX 77384
Phone: (281) 853-5308
Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Category Archives: Body
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When considering a tummy tuck, knowing what to expect is especially important, particularly if you're wondering about the visibility of your scar. This post is all about what to expect from your tummy tuck scar, including incision placement, scar healing stages, and how to reduce the appearance of scars. Different Tummy Tucks = Different Scars …
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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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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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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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Busy moms juggling work, carpools, and a thousand other obligations that come with being a parent often neglect to take care of their own needs. Some of the women we see considering mommy makeover surgery at our practice in The Woodlands, TX, say they’re concerned about a lengthy recovery putting them on the parenting sidelines …
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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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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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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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If you are looking to slim and contour stubborn pockets of fat, liposuction may be the right procedure for you. It's often an excellent solution for those who have tried diet and exercise but are still plagued with areas of fat that keep them from getting the body they want. To help you determine if …
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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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