This 36-year-old mother of 1 child had significant weight gain during pregnancy and was unable to lose much postpartum. Despite working out in the gym and dietary restraints she was still overweight. Her body mass index was at 33 which is considered obese. She had very specific goals and that was to remove redundant skin and fat from her lower abdominal pannus as well as improve her flanks. She did feel that she would be able to exercise better with the excess tissue removed. Dr. Lyle evaluated her and recommended weight loss however her goals seemed achievable, and she had realistic expectations. She had no other significant health problems, so she underwent a full abdominoplasty with diastases repair as well as liposuction of the flanks and abdomen. During surgery she had 5.6 pounds of skin and fat removed from her lower abdomen and nearly 2 lbs. of fat removed via liposuction. She was very happy with her outcome. She did in fact continue to work out and actually lost more weight after her recovery. Tummy tuck is ideal for patients who are moderately overweight or normal weight. Significantly overweight and obese patients can also realize significant benefits. However, risk of complications is higher in the obese population and expectations have to be tempered. Surgery is not a substitute for weight loss and healthy habits. Strict criteria for patient selection are paramount, and as long as patients are otherwise very healthy, good results can be achieved.
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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