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…
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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…
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…
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…
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 Afterwards? Hi, I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-cert ified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC. One of the most common questions I hear 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…
What is the age limit for a tummy tuck? 5 things to consider after age 50.
Hello, I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-cert ified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC. One of the most frequent questions patients ask me 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…
Higher Risk Abdominoplasty in Raleigh, NC
Hello, I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, is one of the most rewarding procedures I perform. Seeing my patients regain confidence and feel more comfortable in their own body makes this procedure particularly meaningful for me. Abdominoplasty is a very common procedure…
Causes and Solutions for an Apron Belly
Hello, I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Raleigh, NC. Over the years, I’ve 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…
