Implant Exchange and Capsulectomy Reveals Surprises, North Carolina
Revisional breast surgery can be challenging and often times surprising findings are noted during the surgical procedure. In many cases, operative reports and information about the breast implants are not available .This 57-year-old woman had prior saline breast augmentation In the early 1990s and developed a deflation.She then went to a different physician and had replacement of her implants via a transaxillary approach.. She developed problems after that procedure and always had differences between her breasts. She was told that she had submuscular implants. She developed fullness in the left breast and abnormalities on ultrasound suggestive of a cyst. Prior aspirations were negative for malignancy but the problems persisted and she had asymmetry and fullness of her left breast causing distortion. At surgery, she was found to have the right breast implant actually in the subglandular or prepectoral plane. She wished to have exchange for saline implants so the new implant was placed in the submuscular position. This technique is known as a site change. Her left side was in the submuscular position but the prior capsule from her previous sub-glandular augmentation had formed a cyst and had to be removed from the breast. The pathology was benign. This reinforces the need to remove capsule from a previously placed prepectoral implant at the time of implant exchange. The capsule had continued to form fluid. Total capsulectomy was necessary on both sides.
Dr. Lyle offers Breast Revision surgery for patients seeking corrections or improvements after previous breast surgery. This includes implant exchange, correction of asymmetry, or addressing complications such as capsular contracture.
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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