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: Tummy Tuck

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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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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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'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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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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Patients today have many options when it comes to body contouring. While treatments such as CoolSculpting have their benefits, surgical procedures can truly transform a patient’s appearance. As a plastic surgeon serving people from The Woodlands, TX, and beyond, I love helping men and women find the perfect treatment for their unique needs. No two …
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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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Thinking about getting a tummy tuck? If you've researched the procedure online, you know that a tummy tuck improves the appearance of the abdomen by removing the excess skin that remains after pregnancy or significant weight loss. But many of our patients at The Gill Center in The Woodlands are surprised by the tummy tuck’s …
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One of the most common questions—and concerns—that cosmetic surgery patients have about any procedure is what's involved in the recovery process. They want to know about the level of discomfort, how long they need to take off work, and when they'll be able to resume exercising, among other issues. I've found that to be especially …
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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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