Breast Reduction Gallery: Higher BMI Surgical Cases Raleigh
Women with higher body mass index (BMI) often suffered from macromastia. And while weight loss is encouraged and recommended, it often does not improve the breasts very much and in fact breast ptosis or drooping gets even worse after weight loss. Many insurance companies will not approve a breast reduction if the patient is overweight, or they are required to show at least 3-6 months of attempts at weight loss. This 49-year-old woman wore a K cup bra and wished to get down to a D cup if possible. Her body mass index was 36. She had attempted weight loss but found it very hard to exercise with her large pendulous breasts. Because insurance would not cover this, she chose to do self-pay. She underwent bilateral breast reduction with removal of over 2-1/2 pounds per breast getting her down to a D cup or perhaps even double D. She was quite pleased with the improvements and now has been able to improve her efforts at weight loss feeling more comfortable with exercise. Many surgeons limit breast reduction to patients with body mass index of 30 or less. Given that the patient is an otherwise appropriate candidate, Dr. Lyle will frequently do higher BMI patients but in a hospital setting. Generally, he limits his patients to body mass index of 35 or less with a few exceptions.
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.
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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