Vertical Mastopexy with Fat Grafting to Breasts, Raleigh,NC
This is a 43-year-old woman who developed drooping and lost volume in her breasts after pregnancies. She wanted reshaping of her breasts and a little bit more fullness although not necessarily a breast implant. She had areas that she desired liposuction on, so she underwent a mastopexy with some fat grafting to her breasts. She had a vertical technique with a short horizontal scar and placement of 150 cc of fat in each breast. She was happy with her volume and did not have to worry about an implant. Fat transfer to the breast can be done to improve shape and can be done as an adjunct to a mastopexy or after breast implant removal. It rarely provides enough volume to substitute for the effect of a breast implant but is a useful technique to help shape the breast. Special care in delivery of the fat must be taken to avoid potential for interference with mammography, scarring, cyst formation and increased calcifications. The patient benefited not only from the liposuction but also from the moderate enhancement that the fat provided. FAT transfer rarely provides the same volume as a larger breast implant but in many cases may help to avoid the use of a breast implant.
Dr. Lyle offers a range of Fat Transfer procedures to enhance volume in different areas of the body, including the breasts, buttocks, face, and hands. This procedure uses your own fat harvested through liposuction, ensuring a natural-looking result without implants.
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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