Tummy tuck with Liposuction Improves Abdominal Contours, North Carolina
Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty involves removal of mostly infra-umbilical skin from the lower abdomen and correction of a diastases if present. Liposuction can be added safely depending on the patient’s health and the aggressiveness of the treatment. It is typically performed in the flanks but sometimes in the abdomen to improve contour. In the past, liposuction of the abdomen during abdominoplasty was considered contraindicated as it was felt to cause damage to the underlying blood vessels which are necessary for the healing of the abdominoplasty incision. Certainly this is still a concern but newer techniques and improved knowledge of anatomy has allowed plastic surgeons to become more aggressive with liposuction. Safety concerns are still very prominent and caution still must be utilized to avoid compromise of the blood flow. Normally, the blood flow to the lower abdominal skin comes directly through perforating blood vessels through the abdominal wall including the rectus muscle. During a tummy tuck, These vessels are no longer present and the blood flow that must reach the central lower abdominal incision comes from lateral blood supply. Therefore, liposuction to the lateral abdomen and flanks could potentially disrupt these blood vessels. Thankfully this is not as much of concern but still requires judicious use of liposuction and care in location and amount of the fat removal. Some patients-such as smokers or patients with hypertension may not be suitable
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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