Augmentation Mastopexy with Silicone Gel/ Lollipop Technique, North Carolina
This 49-year-old mother of 2 teenage children noted drooping and sagging of her breasts after childbirth. As she got older it seemed to get worse and she lost volume in her breasts. She was currently a B cup and wished to be a C cup. She did have breast ptosis or drooping so augmentation alone would not be enough to reshape the breast and elevate the nipple positions. She underwent a vertical mastopexy also known as a lollipop technique-which leads a circular periareolar scar and a single suture line down the middle of the lower breast which looks like a lollipop or balloon on a string. Alternative techniques such as an anchor scar are sometimes done for women with more skin laxity but are not necessary for women with moderate laxity. This avoids the large scar under the folds of the breast. The patient had submuscular positioning of 255 cc moderate profile smooth wall gel prostheses. Dr. Lyle utilizes a Keller funnel for insertion of the implant which reduces trauma to the implant and potential bacterial contamination which may lead to capsular contracture. The patient was very pleased with her C cup perkier breasts. Augmentation mastopexy can be done with peri-areolar scars alone for very minor degrees of ptosis or with a full anchor pattern depending on skin laxity and nipple position. The vertical scar or short scar technique is a compromise between these 2 procedures . Unfortunately breast lifting requires additional scarring to achieve proper shape.
Dr. Lyle offers various Breast Augmentation options in Raleigh, North Carolina – different implant brands, sizes and types.
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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