This 66-year-old woman has had large breasts most of her life. She had long wondered if she should have a breast reduction and finally approached her family doctor about it. She noted that as she got older, her breasts became more cumbersome and her neck and back pain became worse. She tried physical therapy and used anti-inflammatories with minimal improvement. She wore supportive brassieres. She was referred by her primary care physician for breast reduction. She was overweight and suffered from hypertension, but was otherwise considered a reasonable candidate for breast reduction. Her left breast was larger than the right.
Surgery
She underwent bilateral breast reduction with the removal of 1024 g of breast tissue from the left side and 765 g from the smaller right side. She had immediate improvement and relief from her neck and back pain. Essentially, 4 pounds of tissue were removed. She went from a 40 G cup down to a D cup.
Result and Age Consideration for Breast Reduction
She was very pleased with the improvements as well as the relief of neck and back pain. Many women considering breast reduction are wondering if they are too old to proceed. Breast reduction can be a safe operation provided the patient’s health is reasonable. It is well tolerated in age groups up to the 70s. Special caution must be taken by the breast reduction surgeon to ensure proper blood supply to the nipple areola complexes, as aging and associated health problems make them potentially more prone to vascular changes and potential fat necrosis.
Dr. Lyle offers a wide range of Breast Reduction surgery options depending on your anatomy, excess tissue to remove and your desired outcomes. The reduction procedure can also be combined with another surgery.
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.
Next Steps
To find out more about our procedure prices and costs of surgery – visit our surgical pricing page. Please note that our practice no longer takes insurance patients.
If you’re considering surgery in Raleigh NC and want personalized advice about your suitability, recovery, risks, and results, Dr. Lyle would be happy to meet with you for a consultation.
Let’s work together to help you achieve your best results – safely and beautifully. To make an inquiry or book a consultation, please fill in the contact form or call (984) 367-1110
