Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon, in Raleigh, NC, has 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 arise. Dr. Lyle’s priority…
Category: Breast Procedures
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, Dr. Glenn Lyle has 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…
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?
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 he gets from women in their 50s and beyond is, “Am I too old for breast augmentation?” Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular…
Recalled Breast Implants: Are Yours Recalled? Learn More
If you’ve heard about breast implant recalls and are wondering if yours may be affected, you’re not alone. Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Raleigh, North Carolina, wants to clarify the facts and help you understand your options for peace of mind and optimal health. Understanding Breast Implant Recalls Breast implants can…
Teenage Breast Reduction
Dr. Glenn Lyle, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience performing breast surgery including teenage breast reduction surgeries. While teenage breast reduction is a specialist surgical procedure that should not be taken lightly, it can be life-changing for the right candidate. Dr. Lyle performs these surgeries occasionally, and when he does, he finds them…
How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Mommy Makeover?
For women who want to restore their pre-pregnancy figure, a mommy makeover can provide life-changing results. This comprehensive body contouring procedure typically involves a combination of procedures – such as tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast augmentation – to address areas affected by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Even women who have never had children but have…
Capsular contracture – does your breast implant warranty cover this complication?
Capsular contracture is an abnormal condition that can occur around a breast implant causing it to feel firm, misshapen and even painful. It is a known complication of breast augmentation that is a consequence of fibrosis of the normal scar tissue that typically forms around the device. All foreign objects placed in the human body…
Ideal Implants: What Do you Do If you Have Them?
The Ideal Implant was introduced in 2006. It was a novel saline implant with multiple shells and internal baffles to reduce rippling and improve integrity. Despite its benefits, the company ceased operations in May 2023 due to financial issues, leaving patients without warranty coverage. This 31-year-old woman had the Ideal Implant placed just 7 years…
All Explants Are Not the Same
It is quite common for women to decide upon breast implant removal. Motivation for this varies but includes concerns about breast implant illness, implant related pain, implant malposition, capsular contracture as well as feeling the breast implants are now too big for their body. This often occurs later in life when women have gained some…
