Implant exchange and delayed fat grafting Corrects Breasts, Raleigh, NC
This 36-year-old woman had prior breast augmentation with silicone gel breast implants via periareolar incisions by another plastic surgeon. She had tethering of the periareolar scars causing an indentation and her surgeon attempted to improve it with 2 separate surgeries including one time during an implant exchange. Neither operation was successful. She wanted improvements in her cleavage and fuller upper breast profile and also improvements in her scar. She saw Dr. Lyle who recommended exchange to somewhat higher profile breast implants via the inframammary fold approach-avoiding the previous incision. She also had scoring of the scar tissue directly under her nipple. Additional fat grafting of the areola postoperatively was performed. She had significant improvement in the tethering as well as a more optimal outcome in terms of her breast size and cleavage position. Periareolar incisions were popular during the period of time that saline breast augmentation predominated. However with the return of gel implants, this approach had limited usefulness because of the difficulty of placing breast implants safely through this incision. There is increased potential of contamination with native breast bacteria since the incision goes through breast tissue. Inframammary fold approach generally avoids this. This patient also demonstrated one of the potential complications of this approach with unfavorable scarring and tethering of the incision and areolar distortion
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.
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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