Posted November 13, 2015 in Blog
Silicone and Saline Breast Implants – Dr. Pollock Helps Patients Choose What’s Best for Them There are many choices a patient has when considering breast enlargement (or breast augmentation, as it’s often called) – one of them is what type of implant will be used: an implant filled with saline (salt water) or with silicone. […]
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Posted April 30, 2015 in Blog
Breast augmentation refers to the enlargement of the female breast utilizing either silicone or saline breast implants. This is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. It is done to improve the patient’s body proportions as well as her self-image. Did you know that one of the most difficult challenges of a breast enlargement […]
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Posted March 31, 2015 in Blog
Did you know there is no standard breast augmentation operation? Based on his professional judgment and experience in helping Dallas and Allen patients when they are considering breast enlargement (or augmentation), Dr. Todd A. Pollock always explains the procedure and the options. He then makes recommendations based on the evaluation of the patient’s examination, their […]
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Posted November 06, 2014 in Blog
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that lifts and reshapes the breasts. Many women will want mastopexy following weight loss, pregnancy, or menopause. A common misconception is that a sagging breast can be lifted by using a large implant. An implant is an effective way of creating a breast enlargement or enhancement. […]
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Posted July 31, 2014 in Blog
Both Dr. Harlan Pollock and Dr. Todd A. Pollock at North Dallas Plastic Surgery like to help our patients make the best possible decision when considering breast augmentation surgery. Our doctors are the ones who consult with our patients, not some staff member. While the idea of placing a breast implant to enhance the breast […]
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Posted August 31, 2013 in Blog
Breast augmentation is generally very safe procedure which, in our experience, has a high level of patient satisfaction. That said, a woman considering breast augmentation should carefully consider the various options and potential risks of the procedure that may have lifelong implications. At North Dallas Plastic Surgery, our goal is to educate our patients before […]
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Posted January 26, 2013 in Blog
Information from our North Dallas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Todd A. Pollock: In my plastic surgery practice, many women who come in for a breast augmentation consultation ask about “gummy bear” breast implants. These implants are being hyped as the next great thing. Of those who ask, very few know what they are or what advantages […]
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Posted June 27, 2012 in Blog
The New York Daily News: “The first woman in the U.S. to receive silicone breast implants is now 80 years old and a great-grandmother. Timmie Jean Lindsey said she is proud of her role in advancing medical science in 1962. One of her grand-daughters had breast reconstruction after a double mastectomy.” Although implants and technique […]
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Posted December 23, 2011 in Blog
Yesterday, 12/22/11, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) published a press release that patients who received breast implants here in America do not have to worry about the defective PIP silica gel implants that were manufactured in France. They were not approved for use in the United States. More about this is in the […]
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