Challenging Breast Reduction Removes Silicone Granulomas of the Breasts: Raleigh

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Injection of silicone for breast augmentation was originally somewhat popular in the 1960s but has been largely condemned because of multiple complications associated with granulomas creating dense breast masses and deformities of the breasts. Despite this, it was still performed in some foreign countries and in fact is still performed by non-licensed medical practitioners to this day. This patient came in desiring breast reduction. She did have a history of prior silicone breast injections . Her breasts were very dense and mammograms were near impossible to interpret. She was wearing a size 36DDD and wanted to be much smaller. She underwent bilateral breast reduction but because of the extensive granuloma formation it was a much more difficult procedure. A thorough attempt at removing all silicone was made however it was so embedded throughout the tissue that preserving nipple viability via breast pedicle was near impossible. She underwent initial removal of approximately 400 g of breast and silicone material per side. She actually had a second procedure since further resection of silicone material threatened compromise of blood flow to the nipple. During the second procedure additional tissue was more safely removed with removal of nearly all of the silicone material. She was very pleased with the much smaller breast cup size that she had hoped for. Silicone injections in the breast or buttock is a dangerous procedure and it is not recommended.

Breast Reduction, Raleigh,NC

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About Breast Revision

Dr. Lyle offers Breast Revision surgery for patients seeking corrections or improvements after previous breast surgery. This includes implant exchange, correction of asymmetry, or addressing complications such as capsular contracture.

Find out more about Breast Revision surgery and visit our Breast Revision 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.

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