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Non-Invasive Facial Rejuvenation: Where To Start?

Dr. Glenn Lyle, board certified Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh NC sees a lot of patients concerned with the early signs of aging who ask - What can I do to look younger and How much does it cost?Dr. Lyle believes the foundation is good skin care. Obviously, a good diet and overall good health are...

Top 5 Reasons for Breast Implant Removal in North Carolina

Many women decide to remove their breast implants without replacement. I do a large number of explantations and had found that the reasons for my patient's decision varies. Although there are a number of more recent concerns about implant safety, the majority of women choosing explanation do not have those as a primary concern....

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...

Tummy Tuck and Hernia

Many women with desire for abdominoplasty have an umbilical hernia or other hernia associated with large diastases rectus. Provided that these are not complex hernias, they can be repaired safely during the performance of the diastases repair and generally, do not need any supporting mesh as the umbilical hernia repair is reinforced by the correction...

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 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 a Tummy Tuck Remove a C-Section Scar

Dr. Glenn Lyle Plastic Surgery in Raleigh, NC, sees many women who feel frustrated with the physical changes their bodies undergo after childbirth, particularly C-section scars that leave them feeling self-conscious. While childbirth is a beautiful and transformative experience, the lasting effects on the abdomen can be difficult for many women to embrace. The good...

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...

How to Stop Smoking Before Your Plastic Surgery

Why You Must: Tips & Techniques to Quit Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors for complications during and after surgery. It impairs blood circulation, hinders wound healing, increases the risk of infection, and can even lead to breathing complications under anesthesia. If you’re preparing for a cosmetic procedure or any surgery, stopping...