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What to Expect After Breast Implant Removal without Replacement, Raleigh NC

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Breast implant removal has become a more popular procedure. There are a variety of reasons that women choose to do this among them, implant related problems , weight gain , sagging; concerns about breast implant illness and chronic physical discomfort. When patients consider this procedure without implant replacement, they wish to know what they will look like after explantation. An experienced plastic surgeon can offer predictions; however, no guarantees of the breast's post operative appearance can be given. The factors that go into this assessment are breast implant size, location of breast implant (under muscle, over muscle), presence of capsular contracture, the need for extensive capsulectomy and degree of ptosis. It is often very difficult to predict a postoperative cup size even when the breast implant size is known ahead of time but generally cup size will decrease 1- 3 sizes. For patient's desiring similar volume after explantation, fat transfer can be considered but rarely results in the same cup size postoperatively. In many cases, if the position of the nipple is low, breast implant removal will make it even lower and more ptotic. In these cases, breast lifting is usually recommended. This 32-year-old woman had concerns about breast implant illness and desired explantation. She had 485 cc breast implants but had fairly good residual volume so she was relatively pleased with her smaller breasts.

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

 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.