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This 46 year old woman had prior childbirths and developed an umbilical hernia. She had this repaired by a general surgeon. She still had pain and a small bulge near her belly button. She was noted to have a significant diastasis recti- a weakness of the fascia ( normally tough covering encasing abdominal muscles) and abnormal separation of the rectus abdominus muscles. No amount of exercise seemed to help and her peri-umbilical hernia caused pain when she tried to do abdominal work. She also had loose skin of her lower abdomen and wanted all of this corrected. At surgery- she was found to have a very small hernia through her diastasis with intrabdominal fat stuck ( incarcerated) within it. This was carefully repaired and the reduced and then she had a two layer closure of her diastasis. Typically this is done by a "plication" technique where the fascia ( is tightened to help make a flatter abdomen. Although she did have loose skin below her umbilicus- she did not have enough to allow the umbilical opening ( the skin around the belly button is cut to separate it from the abdominal wall) to be completely removed. When this occurs- the opening is closed vertically just above the pubic incision and leaves a scar. The patient understood this and the scar doesn't bother her as much as all the stretch marks and loose skin that she used to have. Now she has a flat abdomen and is very happy with tummy.

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About Tummy Tuck Surgery

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.

Find out more about having a Tummy Tuck Procedure and visit our Tummy Tuck before and after photo gallery.

Meet Dr Lyle - Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh NC

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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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.

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