This is a 47-year-old woman with a long-standing history of neck and back pain related to her very large breasts. She wore a size 40K cup brassiere. She had exhausted medical management including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, physical therapy and weight loss. Her large pendulous breasts prevented her from exercising as much as she wished and made it difficult for her to maintain conditioning. She underwent a inverted T type breast reduction with the removal of 1200 grams on the right breast and 1335 grams on the left. This was a reduction of over 5.5 pounds of breast tissue. She had near immediate improvement in neck and back pain and went down to a D cup. An inverted T pattern or Anchor type scar is the most commonly utilized reduction pattern. It was Popularized by Dr.Robert Wise, a Houston plastic surgeon, who presented his technique to other plastic surgeons in 1956. It is therefore called the Wise pattern. He arrived at the Technique by observing dress patterns used to design and tailor women’s clothing. It is particularly useful for a very large breasts. Lesser incisions such as the vertical technique or L shape scar are more commonly used for smaller reductions.
Dr. Lyle offers a wide range of Breast Reduction surgery options depending on your anatomy, excess tissue to remove and your desired outcomes. The reduction procedure can also be combined with another surgery.
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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