Explantation with Mastopexy and Fat Transfer, Raleigh, NC*

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Breast Implant Removal

Explantation of breast implants with simultaneous mastopexy and fat grafting can be a challenging procedure. This patient had subglandular saline breast implants placed over 20 years ago. She developed capsular contracture and another plastic surgeon removed the capsules but replaced her implants in the same location which resulted in a recurrent capsular contracture. The patient did not want to have implants anymore but realized that she would be quite deflated appearing after removal. She underwent removal of her 400 cc saline breast implants with capsulectomy with simultaneous mastopexy and fat grafting. Because the capsules were removed, fat grafting was more limited. Conservative grafting was performed with only 100 cc placed per side. In cases where capsulectomy is performed, there is much more limitation to the amount of fat that can be grafted. Special care has to be taken to avoid overgrafting directly into the breast parenchyma to avoid lumps and cysts. Mastopexy with subglandular implants is also more challenging as blood flow to the nipple has been interrupted to a greater degree than submuscular placement. Potential loss of nipple is a possibility. Preservation of nearly all of the breast tissue is necessary and must be reshaped with skin removal most commonly as a inverted T or Wise pattern. The patient was pleased with the smaller lifted appearance of the breasts and was happy to have her implants removed

Breast Implant Removal, NC

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Breast Implant Removal, NC

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Breast Implant Removal, NC

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Breast Implant Removal, NC

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About Breast Implant Removal

Dr Lyle offers a wide range of surgery options after Breast Implant Removal / Explantation surgery – remove only, remove with a lift/mastopexy, additional fat grafting or an implant exchange.

Find out more about Breast Implant Removal and visit our Breast Implant Removal before and after photo gallery to see different options.

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.

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