The Gill Center for Plastic Surgery & Dermatology
121 Vision Park Boulevard, Suite 100
Shenandoah, TX 77384
Phone: (832) 430-1735
Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Category Archives: Body
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 the thousand other obligations that come with being a parent often put their needs second to everyone else's. Some of the women we see considering mommy makeover surgery at our practice in The Woodlands, Texas, say they’re concerned about a lengthy recovery putting them on the parenting sidelines for …
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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 specific areas of the body, including the abdomen, …
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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. We find that most women seeking a mommy makeover in The Woodlands, TX, include breast augmentation, a breast lift, tummy tuck surgery, and liposuction in their procedures to address common post-pregnancy …
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Many of the women and men considering a tummy tuck at our practice in The Woodlands, Texas, 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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If any group of people knows all about the perils of sleep deprivation, it's moms. Not getting enough sleep can tax even the most patient individuals when you're raising children. For women who choose to restore their pre-baby bodies with a mommy makeover, sleep is important for a speedy and healthy recovery. But the procedure, …
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You found the best plastic surgeon for your goals, had a tummy tuck, and recovered---you love your results. Now what? Well, you may want to splurge on a sexy, new bikini or a trim athletic-cut shirt to show off your flat stomach. But what about the long term? How can you maintain your tummy tuck …
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