Significant weight loss improves health, boosts confidence, and reshapes the body. However, one of the often-overlooked effects of weight loss is how it impacts the appearance and feel of breasts that have breast implants. Dr. Glenn Lyle, board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC has helped countless women with breast explant and breast implant revision surgery…
Category: Breast Procedures
Why You Don’t Need an Enbloc Surgery for Breast Implant Removal
Hi, I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle , a board-certified plastic surgeon here in Raleigh, NC. Over the years, I’ve helped countless women navigate their journey with breast implants-whether that’s choosing the right implants, managing complications, or deciding to have them removed. Today, I want to address a topic that’s gaining a lot of attention: enbloc surgery…
Breast Implant Removal for Over 50s
Hello, I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-cert ified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC. If you are over 50 and thinking about breast implant removal , you are not alone. Many women in this stage of life reassess their implants due to health concerns, comfort, or simply a change in aesthetic preference. Whether you are experiencing…
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…
What is a Lollipop Lift?
As a board-certified plastic surgeon at my Raleigh, NC practice, I, Dr. Glenn Lyle, have had the privilege of helping countless women regain confidence in their bodies through breast lift procedures. One of the most popular techniques I offer is the lollipop lift, a procedure designed to reshape and lift the breasts for a more…
Is My Breast Implant Ruptured? Symptoms and Solutions for a Ruptured Implant
At my practice in Raleigh, NC, I, Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon, have worked with countless women who have faced concerns about their breast implants. Whether you received your implants years ago or have recently undergone augmentation, it is natural to worry about potential issues, especially when changes in breast shape or discomfort…
What Causes Small Breasts? Surgical and Non Surgical Solutions
By Dr. Glenn Lyle, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Raleigh, NC As a plastic surgeon specialising in breast and body surgery, I’ve had countless conversations with women who feel self-conscious about having small breasts. For many, breast size is more than just an aesthetic concern-it’s deeply tied to confidence, femininity, and self-expression. If you’re struggling with…
Breast Implant Rupture Rates are Decreasing As Devices Improve
Breast implants have been around since 1962 when they were developed by 2 Houston plastic surgeons. The design and manufacture have come a long way. After a number of design flaws with the earlier devices, implant manufacturers improved the silicone gel devices. At one point however the shells of the implants were not very durable…
Can You Have a Breast Augmentation After age 50?
Hi, I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience helping patients in North Carolina achieve their aesthetic goals. One of the most common questions I get from women in their 50s and beyond is, “Am I too old for breast augmentation?” Breast augmentation continues to be one of the…
Recalled Breast Implants- Are Yours Recalled? Learn More
Hello, I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Raleigh, North Carolina. If you’ve heard about breast implant recalls and are wondering if yours may be affected, you’re not alone. I want to clarify the facts and help you understand your options for peace of mind and optimal health. Understanding Breast Implant Recalls…
