Many patients struggle with stubborn fat deposits around their mid region – especially love handles. These frustrating bulges can be resistant to diet and exercise, leaving many women feeling self-conscious about their waistline. Dr. Glenn Lyle, board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC, offers a range of procedures to help. Despite best efforts with fitness…
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Mastopexy and Abdominoplasty for the Perfect Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy, weight changes, and ageing can profoundly impact your body. Breasts may lose their youthful shape, becoming deflated or saggy, while the abdomen can develop excess skin, stubborn fat deposits, and weakened muscles that do not respond to diet and exercise. These changes can significantly affect a self-esteem and, confidence and comfort. Dr. Glenn Lyle…
Can A Tummy Tuck Get Rid of Hysterectomy Scar?
At Dr. Glenn Lyle’s plastic surgery practice in Raleigh, NC, he frequently meets women who are concerned about the appearance of their hysterectomy scars. These scars can feel like a lasting reminder of past surgeries, sometimes affecting self-confidence and comfort in clothing. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, offers a solution that cannot only remove excess…
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…
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 Afterward? Hi, I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified 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 weight. …
What is the age limit for a tummy tuck? 5 things to consider after age 50.
Hello, I’m Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC. One of the most frequent questions patients ask me is, “Is there an age limit for a tummy tuck?” Its understandable aging brings changes to our bodies that can affect confidence and quality of life. Let’s discuss in-depth five key factors you should…
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…
