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.
Author Archives: Dr. Paul S. Gill
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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Losing a significant amount of weight---whether through weight loss injections, bariatric surgery, or diet and exercise alone---is a remarkable achievement that brings positive changes to your health and overall well-being. However, for many individuals who have undergone substantial weight loss, there may be lingering concerns about excess skin and changes in body contour. This is …
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One of the inevitable realities for women is that their breasts will begin to sag and lose their fullness at some point. This can occur after having children, when losing significant weight, or simply by aging. For some women, the main concern is restoring volume to breasts. Other women may prioritize fixing sagging breasts. The …
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What do patients look for when choosing a plastic surgeon to perform a mommy makeover? How do you know if someone is the best mommy makeover surgeon? In Texas, there are numerous board-certified plastic surgeons with excellent credentials. The more appropriate question when choosing a plastic surgeon is, who is the best mommy makeover surgeon …
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An increasing number of patients rely on less invasive cosmetic treatments that involve minimal downtime to counter the visible signs of aging. These “tweakments” produce satisfying results for people whose skin retains most of its elasticity. There comes a time, though, when you may need a facelift to get the results you want. Deciding to …
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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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Busy moms juggling work, carpools, and the thousand other obligations that come with being a parent often put their needs second to everyone else's. Some of the women we see considering mommy makeover surgery at our practice in The Woodlands, Texas, say they’re concerned about a lengthy recovery putting them on the parenting sidelines for …
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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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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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