Extended Tummy Tuck Effective for Pannus After Bariatric Surgery , Raleigh, NC
Bariatric surgery can result in remarkable amounts of weight loss. Unfortunately the outcome always leaves excess loose skin and rolls of fatty tissue. The abdomen is often the main focus of attention. This 35-year-old woman had a duodenal switch performed 5 years ago and lost 160 pounds. Although still obese, she had significant deposits and rolls of skin excess on her abdomen and flank areas. Sometimes the panniculectomy portion-which is simple removal of the lower apron of excess skin and fat, is covered but diastases repair, transposition of the umbilicus and more extended procedures are not covered. Many patients will pay extra to have these procedures performed. Several variations of abdominoplasty exist including circumferential-which is a 360° skin removal, extended-which goes to beyond the hips and starts into the flank area and fleur-de-lis which involves horizontalas well as vertical skin excess removal. This patient had an extended abdominoplasty and although she could have had a circumferential; she had very good results with a more limited procedure. Typically these patients will still have skin excess which manifests as a dogear deformity. This can typically be treated with a future, more limited procedure such as a buttock lift.
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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