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: Body
At The Gill Center, we understand the physical toll pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding take on a woman's body. Mommy makeover surgery allows women to restore their pre-pregnancy bodies, making it a rewarding investment for most patients. Dr. Paul Gill prioritizes transparency when asked how much a mommy makeover costs at his practice in The Woodlands, …
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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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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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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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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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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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