As women age, the body naturally undergoes profound changes that can influence confidence, comfort, and overall intimate wellness. These changes often begin gradually but may become more noticeable in the years following menopause, when hormonal shifts can create new challenges. For many women in their 50s and beyond, these issues may feel isolating, frustrating, or…
Category: Body Procedures
What is a Menopause Makeover? Surgeries for Mature Women
Many women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond feel frustrated by the changes their bodies go through during menopause. The truth is, menopause doesn’t have to mean giving up on feeling confident and looking your best. A menopause makeover is a customised approach to rejuvenation, helping women regain their youthful contours and feel as vibrant…
Can a Tummy Tuck Surgery give me a Smaller Waist?
For people who dream of a flatter, more contoured abdomen, tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) may be the answer. This popular procedure has helped countless people get rid of loose belly skin and stubborn fat pockets and achieve a smoother silhouette. But how small can the waist get with a tummy tuck? Dr. Glenn Lyle explains…
Explantation/Mastopexy with tummy tuck; Mommy Makeover Variation in Raleigh
Breast implant removal or explantation has become a more popular procedure in the last decade. Many women wish to remove the breast implants without replacement. Frequently patients have developed significant drooping or ptosis of the breast after long-term implant placement. Removal and breast lifting is a fairly common procedure. The implants can be removed with…
Tummy Tuck with Prior Ugly Abdominal Scars – a Difficult Case
Abdominoplasty in patients with prior abdominal surgical scars can be challenging. Some scars can alter the proper blood flow to the healing incisions and lead to wound healing problems and tissue necrosis. Midline scars of the lower abdomen can be completely eliminated in most patients while upper abdominal scars, above the umbilicus cannot be eliminated…
Weight Loss After Mommy Makeover in Raleigh, NC
Should I Lose Weight Before a Mommy Makeover or Afterward? Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC, says one of the most common questions he hears from patients considering a Mommy Makeover is whether they need to lose weight before surgery or if it’s okay to proceed at their current weight. Let’s…
What is the age limit for a tummy tuck? 5 things to consider after age 50.
One of the most frequent questions patients ask Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC, is, “Is there an age limit for a tummy tuck?” It’s understandable aging brings changes to our bodies that can affect confidence and quality of life. Let’s discuss in-depth five key factors you should consider if you’re over…
Higher Risk Abdominoplasty in Raleigh, NC
Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Raleigh, North Carolina says Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, is one of the most rewarding procedures he performs. Seeing his patients regain confidence and feel more comfortable in their own body makes this procedure particularly meaningful for him. Abdominoplasty is a very common procedure which…
Causes and Solutions for an Apron Belly
Over the years, Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Raleigh, NC, has helped countless women regain their confidence and comfort by addressing an issue that many feel they have to live with – the apron belly. Why is it called “apron belly”? Because the excess skin and fatty tissue hangs below your…
Can a Tummy Tuck Remove a C-Section Scar
Dr. Glenn Lyle Plastic Surgery in Raleigh, NC, sees many women who feel frustrated with the physical changes their bodies undergo after childbirth, particularly C-section scars that leave them feeling self-conscious. While childbirth is a beautiful and transformative experience, the lasting effects on the abdomen can be difficult for many women to embrace. The good…
