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: Tummy Tuck
Summer in southeast Texas is no joke. By May, temperatures in The Woodlands, Conroe, and Spring are already climbing past the 90s, and by July, triple-digit heat indices are practically a rite of passage. Locals know the drill: stay hydrated, avoid midday sun, and plan outdoor activities early in the morning or not at all. …
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This is one of the most common questions I hear during body contouring consultations, and it's a good one. Patients come in having done their research, having seen both procedures mentioned in the same breath, and naturally wondering whether they need one or the other or both. The confusion is understandable because liposuction and a …
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A tummy tuck produces transformative results that are well worth the investment for most patients. It is difficult to put a price on the confidence they gain, and that boost to their self-confidence is why the satisfaction rate is so high among tummy tuck patients. At The Gill Center, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul S. …
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If you've had a baby, you know the physical changes that occur both during and after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding: stretch marks, changes to the size or shape of your breasts, and even hair loss. One condition that catches many women off-guard, however, is separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti). If the condition persists after childbirth, …
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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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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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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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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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