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…
Category: Breast Procedures
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…
Teenage Breast Reduction
I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle, 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. I perform these surgeries occasionally, and when I do, I find them extremely…
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…
Breast Asymmetry and Tubular Breast Deformity Treated with Mastopexy
Breast asymmetry is very common, affecting over 50% of women. This can be as subtle as just a slight amount of volume difference or perhaps the nipple position being lower on one side. The condition can also involve marked asymmetry with underdevelopment of one breast compared to the other or significant shape changes. Tuberous breast…
Chest wall asymmetries and deformities and Breast Augmentation
Preoperative photograph showing pectus excavatum deformity Breast augmentation with symmetric breasts is a fairly routine procedure. The plastic surgeon must take account of asymmetries which are very common. Careful measurements of the sternal notch to nipple distance and breast diameter are part of a thoughtful preoperative plan. These asymmetries must be pointed out to the…
