Multiple pregnancies can lead to stretched out and excessive skin and fat below the belly button as well as loosening of the normally tight covering of the muscle (fascia) called diastases rectus. Abdominoplasty corrects this problem. This patient was a 53-year-old woman who bore 5 children. Despite diet and exercise she was unable to improve upon the lower skin and had laxity of her abdominal wall. She decided upon tummy tuck and underwent abdominoplasty with liposuction of the flanks by Dr. Lyle. Recovery from tummy tuck varies- generally patients can be expected to be primarily homebound for up to 2 weeks. Then over the next 4 weeks, return to normal activities is gradual but generally by 6 weeks, most patients are doing quite well and aside from full workouts in the gym- are back to baseline. Over the years, Dr Lyle has noted that recovery is quite individualized and has had patients return to work as soon as one week post op but this is not always predictable. He uses Exparel- a long lasting numbing medicine during the surgery to help reduce pain post op, Oral narcotics are offered for initial pain management but NSAIDs are allowed as well as other non narcotic pain relievers. Age is not a good predictor of recovery either as he has performed abdominoplasty on women into their 70s with fairly rapid recovery. It is important to have a thorough discussion of post operative expectations with your surgeon before undergoing such a major procedure.
Dr. Lyle offers a wide range of Tummy Tuck surgery options depending on your anatomy, excess skin and desired outcomes. The procedure could be combined with other procedures and may also remove unsightly stretch marks or past scars from c-section or hysterectomy.
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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