Many patients come in desiring improvements in their abdomen and hopeful to have liposuction. While liposuction is a very effective technique to reduce excess fat deposits and sculpt the abdominal features it does not address loose skin and significantly overhanging pannus. Some patients are borderline and could be a candidate for either. This patient was 56 years old and very fit and athletic but had had several childbirths that affected her abdominal contour. Although her skin tone was pretty good and she did not have significant pannus she did have a significant diastasis rectus which really bothered her and she was never able to get her abdomen is flat as she would like despite exercise. From a skin tone and fat deposit standpoint she would’ve done well with liposuction but it would not have addressed her diastases. She therefore underwent a full abdominoplasty with diastases repair and some liposuction of her flanks. She was very happy with the now flat abdomen, improved contour and no further bulging from a diastases. Every patient has to be individualized and although there are many modalities in liposuction to achieve a good result, individual anatomy has to be considered and the goals of the patient listened to very carefully to arrive at the proper operative plan.
Dr. Lyle offers a wide range of Tummy Tuck surgery options depending on your anatomy, excess skin and desired outcomes. The procedure could be combined with other procedures and may also remove unsightly stretch marks or past scars from c-section or hysterectomy.
Dr. Glenn Lyle is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the Raleigh, NC community at Lyle Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center since 2002. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in breast surgery and body contouring, to enhance patients’ appearance after weight loss, pregnancy, and the effects of aging.
Dr. Lyle completed his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by a general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts and a plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons society).
Throughout his career, Dr. Lyle has contributed to the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery through research, publications, and presentations at national meetings. His practice emphasizes patient safety and personalized care to achieve natural results.
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