This 69 year old woman has always hated her flabby arms. Despite maintaining a reasonable weight, she felt they were too loose. No amount of arm exercises seemed to help. She wondered if she was too old for cosmetic surgery. She was in good health and was felt to be a good candidate for elective surgery. She understood that liposuction alone would result in looser skin so she accepted that scars would result.
She had a brachioplasty performed and was quite pleased with the outcome. Scars on brachioplasty incisions take up to a year to fade and never totally go away. Prolonged use of paper taping, silicone based creams and silicone strips help but ultimately these scars need time to soften. Her scars in these photos are still “immature” which means they still need time to soften and fade. Our own healing mechanisms actually lead to prominent appearing scars early in wound repair and scar therapies are designed to manipulate this process.
Dr. Lyle offers Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) surgery to remove excess skin and fat from the upper arms, creating a more sculpted and toned appearance. This procedure is ideal for individuals with loose or sagging skin due to aging or weight loss.
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.
Lyle Plastic Surgery is committed to exceptional patient care – you can read Dr. Lyle’s 5 star patient reviews on Google, Realself and Facebook.
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 (previously American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons).
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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To find out more about our procedure prices and costs of surgery – visit our surgical pricing page. Please note that our practice no longer takes insurance patients.
If you’re considering surgery in Raleigh NC and want personalized advice about your suitability, recovery, risks, and results, Dr. Lyle would be happy to meet with you for a consultation.
Let’s work together to help you achieve your best results – safely and beautifully. To make an inquiry or book a consultation, please fill in the contact form or call (984) 367-1110
