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This 45 year old woman had desires for improvement in buttock appearance and projection. She was noted to have some flattening of the buttock and fat deposits in her flanks. She was overweight with a body mass index of 32. Her abdomen had a shelve-like pannus or roll of excess skin- suitable for tummy tuck but this was not her major concern. She underwent fat transfer to her buttock with harvest of over 3 liters of fat from the flanks, back and abdomen. She was informed that the liposuction to her abdomen would not improve her appearance but it would be a good source of fat . After processing- the fat yielded 1.5 liters of usable fat for injection. She had 750 cc of fat placed in each buttock. Buttock projection was improved . Future abdominoplasty would allow for marked improvement in body contour as would weight loss. Many patients desire buttock enhancement but are overweight. Generally patients should have BMI of 30 or less but reasonable results can be had with slightly higher BMI ( up to 35. ) Virtually all patients in this category would benefit from abdominal contouring and if any skin laxity is present- tummy tuck would be ideal. Optimal recovery for a BBL involves positioning off the buttock while abdominoplasty involves lying on the buttock so some limitations of success need to be explained if these procedures are combined. BBL cost at Lyle Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Center is between $8500-$11,000.

BBL, Raleigh, NC

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BBL, Raleigh, NC

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BBL, Raleigh, NC

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BBL, Raleigh, NC

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About Brazilian Butt Lift

Dr. Lyle offers Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery to enhance your natural curves using your own fat. This procedure involves liposuction to remove excess fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs, which is then purified and injected into the buttocks for a fuller, more contoured appearance.

Find out more about a Brazilian Butt Lift and visit our BBL 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.