Mini -Abdominoplasty with Vaser/Renuvion in Male Weight Loss Patient, NC
This 55-year-old gentleman had lost over 80 pounds through dietary changes and a more rigorous workout schedule. He initially was hopeful to have some noninvasive body contouring such as Coolsculpting but was felt to be a marginal candidate for much improvement. His main problem was loose skin and although in the upright position it did not look too bad, he hated the excess loose skin of the lower abdomen particularly when he was working out. He was hopeful to avoid a full abdominoplasty.
He underwent a modified abdominoplasty, essentially a mini abdominoplasty with the undermining of the skin limited and no manipulation of the umbilicus. Some limited liposuction was added to the upper abdomen as well as a skin tightening device, Renuvion. His incision actually was not “mini” as it required the full frontal incision to maximally reduce excess skin but he did not require diastases repair nor transposition of his bellybutton.
He noted significant improvement in the contour of his abdomen and was pleased with the results. Because of the extent of his weight loss, he still had some loose skin of his upper abdomen which really would not have been significantly changed by a full abdominoplasty. Additional noninvasive treatments such as Genius radiofrequency microneedling will be helpful to further tighten some of the loose skin of his upper abdomen. This procedure is done with topical anesthesia by one of Dr. Lyle’s aesthetic nurses and requires 2 or 3 treatments.
Dr. Lyle offers body contouring procedures for men who have lost significant weight and want to remove excess skin and improve muscle definition. This may include chest reduction, tummy tuck, arm lift, or thigh lift.
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 the effects of aging.
Lyle Plastic Surgery is committed to exceptional patient care – you can read Dr. Lyle’s 5 star patient reviews on Google, Realself and Facebook.
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 Aesthetic Society (previously American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons).
Throughout his career, Dr. Lyle has contributed to the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery through research, publications, and presentations at national meetings. His practice emphasizes patient safety and personalized care to achieve natural results.
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