Breast Implant removal and Mastopexy with fat grafting, Raleigh, NC
This 50 year old woman had saline breast implants placed by another physician about 15 years prior to consulting with Dr. Lyle. She had a periareolar lift done at that time. She now felt her breasts were too large. She had begun an exercise regime and with weigh loss and aging her breasts were beginning to sag and her breast implants caused aching when she worked out. She wanted her implants removed with no replacement. She was concerned about size and shape after explantation. She underwent a breast implant removal and mastopexy. She had some liposuction with fat grafting to the breasts to fill deficient areas rather than to truly augment the breast. She was found to have 350 cc saline implants filled with 400 cc. She had almost no capsule formation and the implants were under the muscle. She had 90 cc of fat placed in the subcutaneous space of the breasts avoiding deep injections into breast tissue. she was very happy with her smaller but lifted breasts. She was more comfortable working out and had relief of discomfort of her breast implants. Explantation with mastopexy is a difficult operation. The prior breast implant surgery will have altered the blood flow patterns to the nipple and potential nipple loss and sensory changes are possible. It is different than a standard mastopexy as the tissues have thinned out . Fat grafting may be performed however if a capsulectomy is performed, only a limited amount of fat can be added as an intact capsule can keep fat in place.
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.
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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