Enbloc Capsulectomy and Mastopexy of Textured Implants, Raleigh, NC
This 53 year old woman had prior breast augmentation performed in Florida. She had gained weight and developed drooping of the breasts over the years and did not want her implants. She didn’t want replacement- but acknowledged that a lift would be necessary to improve appearance. She did not know her implant type ( other than saline) and was not having any concerns about breast implant illness. She was found to have capsular contracture on exam of her subglandular implants. At explantation- done with en bloc technique, she was found to have heavily encapsulated McGhan (same company that is now Allergan) implants . These are the same textured implants which have been recalled. There was calcifications around the right implant and the left side had an unsuspected old hematoma within the capsule. Capsule and fluid were submitted for pathology and no ALCL or other evidence of infection or cancer were found. She had a breast lift done simultaneously. She was very happy with her smaller perkier breasts and glad to be rid of her encapsulated implants. Textured implants have been associated with a form of lymphoma called ALCL. Although uncommon- it was an unexpected finding. The Allergan company recently recalled their textured devices since their brand had a higher proportion of reported cases. Removal is not recommended for all patients- in the absence of signs such as fluid collection or mass ;but many woman choose explantation because of fears of developing this disease
Dr. Lyle offers a wide range of surgery options after Breast Implant Removal / Explantation surgery – remove only, remove with a lift/mastopexy, additional fat grafting or an implant exchange.
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.
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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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