Tummy Tuck in North Carolina: Cost, BMI requirement, Results
There has been a surge popularity of bariatric surgery with remarkable results and effective means of massive weight loss. This 45-year-old woman underwent gastric sleeve 5 years ago and lost over 90 pounds in just over a year and a half. She was left with significant loose skin and pannus and wished to have improvements in her abdomen and flanks. Her body mass index (BMI) was currently just over 30 and she had been refused by some surgeons because of her weight. Dr. Lyle will do abdominoplasty in patients with BMI between 30 and 35 provided they are otherwise very healthy without significant health problems. This patient underwent abdominoplasty with some liposuction of the flanks and was very pleased with her results. The Cost of tummy tuck varies (see below) depending on your anatomy, surgical complexity and the amount of liposuction performed. Liposuction is not advised in all abdominoplasty operations but certainly does enhance the results. This patient was a former smoker so conservative liposuction was felt in her best interest. Generally liposuction done at the time of tummy tuck can be safe for the properly selected patient. Dr. Lyle frequently uses the Vaser device-which uses ultrasonic energy to disrupt the fat cells especially in tough areas such as the flank. Dr. Lyle utilizes intraop Exparel for postoperative pain management to provide the safest environment for this outpatient surgery.
Dr. Lyle offers various body contouring procedures for patients who have experienced significant weight loss. These procedures remove excess skin and improve body shape for a more toned and defined appearance.
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.
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 (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons society).
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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