Category Archives: Tummy Tuck

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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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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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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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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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Secrets to Maintaining Your Tummy Tuck Results

You've found the best plastic surgeon in The Woodlands, had a tummy tuck, recovered, and 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 the results of …

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You Don’t Have to Live With a ‘Belly Pooch’

See if this scenario sounds familiar: It's been months since the baby was born. Your dedication to losing the "baby weight" is mostly paying off. But a stranger shattered your confidence today when he asked, "when are you due?" Tummy tuck patients at our practice in The Woodlands, TX, often share some version of that …

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