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 capsulectomy and reshaped with breast lift techniques.  Patients frequently desire improvement in their abdomen as well and explantation and lift can be performed with abdominoplasty.

This 39-year-old mother of 3 children had breast implants placed over 12 years ago.  After her pregnancy she developed increased breast size and breast drooping and wished to have her implants removed and breast lifted without implant replacement.  She also wished to have her abdomen improved so she underwent implant removal of 550 cc smooth all gel prosthesis with a breast lift as well as abdominoplasty with liposuction. Her breast Implant removal before and after photos demonstrate nice improvement in shape and breasts that fit her now slimmer physique.

There are many reasons women chose breast implant removal and mastopexy  in North Carolina.  Patients who have gained weight often find the breasts now seem too large .  With aging, the breasts become droopier or ptotic.  Often, the implants have developed a leak or a capsular contracture or implant malposition, so woman frequently decide for removal along with breast lift.

Mommy makeover typically involves treatment of the abdomen as well as the breasts.  In this case the breasts were treated with mastopexy and implant removal at the time of her tummy tuck

About Dr Lyle - Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh NC

Dr. Glenn Lyle is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the Raleigh, NC community at Lyle Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center since 2002. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in breast surgery and body contouring, to enhance patients' appearance after weight loss, pregnancy, and aging. 

Dr. Lyle completed his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by a general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts and a plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. 

Throughout his career, Dr. Lyle has contributed to the field through research, publications, and presentations at national meetings. His practice emphasizes patient safety and personalized care to achieve natural results.

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If you’re considering a mommy makeover surgery in Raleigh, NC, and want personalized advice about your suitability, recovery, risks and results, I’d be happy to meet with you for a consultation. Let’s work together to help you achieve your best results—safely and beautifully.

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