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Apron Belly Fixed with Abdominoplasty in Raleigh, NC

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What is an apron belly? Apron belly describes a large abdominal pannus which hangs over the belt line appearing almost like a chef's apron. While all tummy tucks do include panniculectomy or removal of the skin and fat below the bellybutton, not all patients have the apron-like appearance. Abdominoplasty will result in a dramatic improvement when this condition is present. Patients with apron belly have trouble finding appropriate clothing to hide their tummy and often complain that people think they look pregnant.

And abdominoplasty generally involves panniculectomy, repair of a diastases rectus and often is combined with liposuction.

This 50-year-old woman originally had gigantomastia with extremely large breasts. She was overweight with a body mass index of 36 and Dr. Lyle performed a larger breast reduction in a hospital setting. She went on GLP-1 and lost an additional 50 pounds and then had some health improvements that allowed Dr. Lyle to perform abdominoplasty with liposuction of the abdomen and flanks in an outpatient setting. Her BMI came down to about 31. Abdominoplasty with liposuction can be transformational especially when patients have a severe overhang of skin and fat that no amount of weight loss will correct. The combination of prior breast reduction—with removal of over 4.5 pounds of excess breast and removal of nearly 9 pounds of excess skin and fat from the tummy—was life changing.

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Tummy Tuck Before and Afters

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Tummy Tuck Before and Afters

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Tummy Tuck Before and Afters

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Tummy Tuck Before and Afters

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About Apron Belly Surgery

Dr. Lyle offers Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) to address Apron Belly—removing the excess skin and fat that hangs from the lower abdomen, often resulting from major weight loss or pregnancy. This procedure can enhance comfort, mobility, and self-confidence.

Find out more about Apron Belly correction through Abdominoplasty and visit our After Weight Loss before and after photo gallery.
 

Meet Dr Lyle - Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh NC

 Meet Dr Lyle - Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh NC - Dr Glenn Lyle HeadshotDr. 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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To find out more about our procedure price ranges – visit the pricing page – please note that our practice no longer takes insurance patients. We can help you find low-interest medical financing to make your surgery more affordable.

If you’re considering surgery in Raleigh NC and want personalized advice about your suitability, recovery, risks and results, I’d 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 phone the office on  919 307 85 85.
 

* All information subject to change. Images may contain models. Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary.