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: Injectables
Walk into any conversation about cosmetic injectables and two names come up immediately: Botox and dermal fillers. They are often mentioned in the same breath, grouped together as though they are variations of the same thing. But Botox and dermal fillers are fundamentally different products that work in completely different ways, address different concerns, and …
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BOTOX Cosmetic is the most popular aesthetic treatment in the world because it produces consistently excellent results at a relatively affordable price compared to more invasive procedures. However, people who compare the cost of treatments at different medical offices or med spas should ensure that they're comparing apples to apples. That's true both for BOTOX …
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Dermal fillers are some of the most versatile cosmetic treatments available. They erase wrinkles, create attractive facial contours, and plump thin lips. Because they have so many uses, though, you'll need to consult our expert injector to get an accurate price quote for your treatment. Once you've described your concerns and aesthetic goals, we can …
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Lip fillers are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for enhancing the shape and fullness of lips. It's virtually impossible to scroll through social media without seeing a gallery of perky pouts that result from filler injections such as JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA and Restylane® Silk. What you're less likely to see, however, is the normal …
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When the FDA initially approved BOTOX in 2002 to minimize the dreaded "11s"—the vertical frown lines that develop between the eyes—it quickly became the go-to anti-wrinkle treatment in plastic surgery practices worldwide. When Dysport emerged in 2009 to challenge BOTOX's dominance, patients wanted to know if one was better. The short answer is not really, …
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Not all that many years ago, the Restylane and JUVÉDERM product lines consisted of a couple of workhorse fillers that injectors used to minimize wrinkles, contour cheeks, augment lips, and accomplish whatever other goals patients described. Fast forward to the present, and the number of advanced dermal fillers tailored to treat specific concerns has multiplied …
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Dermal filler injections help to reduce wrinkles or depressions that appear on the face. The filler is usually injected under the skin, which results in the skin filling out and tightening for a rejuvenated look. One of the most popular fillers is RADIESSE®. What Makes RADIESSE So Effective? This safe FDA-approved dermal filler is one …
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People considering getting BOTOX in The Woodlands, TX, may have questions about how long the effects of their BOTOX treatment will last. Sometimes, the answer depends on what BOTOX is treating and where it's injected, among other factors. Aside from its effect on wrinkles, BOTOX can also be used as a treatment for gummy smiles, …
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If you're thinking about getting cosmetic injections such as dermal fillers and BOTOX® at our practice in The Woodlands, TX, for the first time, you might be a bit anxious about what to expect. Even though BOTOX and filler injections are the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world, it's natural to be a bit …
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Have you heard of "preventative BOTOX" or "baby BOTOX"? Phrases such as these get coined a lot in the field of aesthetic medicine and, in some cases, should be taken with a grain of salt. In this case, however, the techniques involved can provide excellent benefits for younger BOTOX patients at our practice in The …
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