The Gill Center for Plastic Surgery & Dermatology
121 Vision Park Boulevard, Suite 100
Shenandoah, TX 77384
Phone: (832) 430-1735
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Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Facelift In The Woodlands, TX
Facial aging occurs gradually as the skin loses elasticity and underlying tissues sag and descend. The women and men considering facelift surgery in The Woodlands, Texas, often say that the lines, sagging, and jowls on their lower faces make them appear older than they feel. It’s also common to worry about looking unnatural after getting plastic surgery. The good news is that board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul S. Gill uses his experience and technical expertise to achieve natural-looking facelift results for patients from Conroe, Spring, Cypress, Tomball, and beyond.
Face & Neck Lift
Before & After Photos
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Dr. Gill’s Advanced Facelift Techniques
Facelift techniques no longer focus primarily on pulling the skin tight and removing excess skin because the results looked unnatural. Dr. Gill’s approach focuses on the deeper layer of tissue, the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS), that helps provide facial structure. Called a SMAS facelift, the procedure produces long-lasting and natural-looking results.
Your facelift options include:
Full Facelift
A traditional facelift involves making incisions close to the hairline and extending down to the area near the temples, wrapping around the base of the ears. After carefully lifting the skin, Dr. Gill repositions and tightens the SMAS layer to create the lift that restores a more youthful face shape. After re-draping the skin and removing the excess, Dr. Gill sutures the incisions.
Deep Plane Facelift
This approach goes a step further than a full facelift by repositioning deeper layers of facial tissue to address pronounced sagging skin, wrinkles, and folds. During a deep plane facelift, Dr. Gill releases the underlying ligaments, allowing him to lift the skin and the SMAS together, which provides natural-looking, long-lasting results—particularly in the midface and cheek areas.
Mid-Facelift
This procedure addresses flattened or hollow cheeks, lines around the chin and mouth, and laxity in the upper jaw. Dr. Gill makes incisions near the ears, and it is a good option for patients whose concerns are limited to the middle to lower areas of the face, including the jowls.
Lower Facelift
This procedure uses an incision made just below the chin and is often the best approach if you are concerned about the appearance of your chin, jaw, and neck. Women and men who want to reduce fat below the chin but whose skin retains most of its elasticity may be candidates for nonsurgical treatments, such as KYBELLA® injections.
Mini Facelift
Dr. Gill also makes small, thin incisions near the ears to perform a mini facelift. This technique can enhance the mouth, jawline, and jowls, but it is less invasive than a full facelift. It creates subtle enhancements that produce very natural-looking results.
Dr. Gill may combine your facelift with a subplatysmal fat excision, sometimes referred to as a deep plane neck lift, and buccal fat removal for comprehensive rejuvenation of the face, cheeks, chin, and neck.
How Much Does a Facelift Cost in The Woodlands, TX?
The cost of a facelift in The Woodlands, Conroe, and Spring, TX, depends on the techniques used, the training and qualifications of the plastic surgeon, the location of the plastic surgery practice, and a number of other factors. After performing a physical examination and discussing your concerns and expectations during the consultation, Dr. Gill recommends a surgical plan, and our team provides a detailed price quote. You can learn more about what influences the cost of a facelift near Houston, The Woodlands, and throughout Texas, in our related blog post.
What Procedures Can Be Combined With a Facelift?
The natural aging process usually affects multiple areas of the face, which is why Dr. Gill often combines facelift surgery with other procedures, which include:
Your Facelift Surgery: How Is the Procedure Performed?
Dr. Gill customizes every facelift to match your anatomy, concerns, and aesthetic goals. While techniques may vary, your procedure follows a carefully planned approach designed to deliver natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Key elements of your facelift surgery include:
- Anesthesia: Your facelift is performed under general anesthesia to keep you fully comfortable and safe throughout the procedure.
- Incisions: Incision placement depends on the type of facelift being performed and the areas being treated. Dr. Gill selects the most appropriate incision pattern to address concerns such as jowls, midface sagging, or neck laxity while keeping scars as discreet as possible.
- Location: Surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure at one of the accredited hospitals or surgery centers in Houston or The Woodlands where Dr. Gill holds medical privileges.
- Length of Procedure: Facelift surgery typically takes between 2 and 5 hours, depending on the complexity of the procedure and whether additional areas such as the neck or jawline are addressed.
This customized approach allows Dr. Gill to treat anything from early midface sagging to more advanced laxity along the jawline and neck, creating a balanced, refreshed appearance tailored to each patient.
Drs. Paul & Anita Gill
Combining the science of plastic surgery and dermatology with the art of aesthetic procedures, Dr. Paul Gill and Dr. Anita Gill use their experience and expertise to create attractive results in a comfortable, patient-centered environment.
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Nonsurgical Alternatives to Facelift Surgery
The Gill Center offers nonsurgical facial rejuvenation with a liquid facelift for people who are not ready for surgery. This facelift alternative is best for people who have good skin elasticity and early signs of facial aging. It is performed using a personalized combination of BOTOX® Cosmetic to reduce dynamic wrinkles and neckbands and dermal filler injections to restore volume to the cheeks and around the eyes.
Additionally, microneedling can be a suitable alternative for patients with limited concerns about loose skin and wrinkles. Laser skin resurfacing can restore the skin’s youthful radiance and texture as well.
How Long Is Recovery After a Facelift?
Many patients are ready to return to work and daily activities within a week or 2 after undergoing facelift surgery. If you are planning to attend a significant social event (such as a wedding or class reunion), you should schedule your surgery at least 6 weeks earlier to allow enough time to heal fully.
Your Facelift Recovery Timeline
While your recovery experience will be unique, you can expect it to follow these general milestones:
Week 1
- Prescription pain medication may be needed to control discomfort.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Take brief walks around the house to ensure good circulation.
Week 2
- Swelling and bruising begin to fade.
- Expect some numbness, tingling, or tightness in the face.
- Return to work.
- Resume non-strenuous daily activities.
Week 3
- Begin to ease back into workouts.
- Swelling and tightness continue to subside but may last another week or so.
- Return to social activities.
To minimize the risk of complications, it is important to follow the post-op instructions closely. We encourage you to contact Dr. Gill with any questions or concerns during the recovery process. Dive further into facelift recovery by reviewing our detailed blog post.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How painful is the surgery?
For the first week after the facelift, discomfort is usually manageable with prescription pain medication. Many of our patients are pleasantly surprised to find that facelift recovery involves less discomfort than expected.
What’s the best age to get a facelift?
The best age for facelift surgery is when you are bothered by signs of aging in the lower 2/3 of the face that cannot be corrected with nonsurgical treatments. People age at different rates, so numerical age varies between facelift patients.
How much younger will I look after surgery?
Patients typically look 10 years younger after a full facelift. This blog post offers tips on maintaining your results.
Will my results look natural?
When performed by a highly trained and experienced plastic surgeon such as Dr. Gill, facelifts help patients look like themselves but years younger.
Is it worth it?
Our patients enjoy looking more vibrant and youthful for many years after facelift surgery. A few weeks of downtime is usually worth the boost in confidence they receive.
Women and men looking for a facelift specialist in Conroe, Spring, or The Woodlands, TX, choose Dr. Paul Gill at The Gill Center. He’s a board-certified plastic surgeon with the experience, training, and bedside manner that sets him apart from most other surgeons. Request a consultation using the online form to meet privately with Dr. Gill or call our office at (832) 430-1735 to schedule an appointment.
*Fees include package pricing (surgeon fee, operating room, general anesthesia, follow ups, garments). We offer multiple financing options available. Refer to our website. Some 0% interest rates. $500 non-refundbale deposit secures your surgery date. Remaining balance due 2 weeks before surgery. 5% cash discount on surgeon fees (cash/check/money order)
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