Abnormally large breasts can cause social, functional, and physical concerns for women. In addition, uneven and very large breasts can create insecurity, self-confidence issues, and embarrassment, as well as aches and pains. Dr. Glenn Lyle is a board-certified plastic surgeon who continues to help countless women regain their confidence and feel more comfortable through surgical reduction of the breasts.
This aesthetic breast surgery at Lyle Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Center reduces excess breast, fat, and skin to redefine and reshape the breasts to a more compatible size. Breast reduction in Raleigh also reshapes the size of the nipple/areola area and repositions them, so they are symmetric with the new breast size. In all cases, a breast lift is incorporated to produce a tighter and younger-looking appearance.
Who Are Ideal Candidates For Breast Reduction?
If you are challenged with excessively large breasts that create obstacles in your daily life in Raleigh, cosmetic breast reduction may be a good option to get the figure you wish for. This surgery is helpful for women who experience emotional stress or find it difficult to lead an active life because of the weight of their breasts. Also, if you deal with ongoing skin problems as well as back or neck pain, this surgery can eliminate many of these annoyances. It is important patients are at or near their goal weight and generally are in good health. Dr. Lyle will take on patients with same underlying health issues—but the surgery may have to be performed at Rex Hospital as an outpatient.
Case Study
This is a 28-year-old woman who developed large breasts in her early teen years and has been self-conscious and suffered from neck and back pain for years. She wore a 36E cup. Breast reduction of 645 grams on the right and 810 grams on the left (left was larger) achieved major improvement. She has no back pain and now wears a small C and is very happy.
How Is Breast Reduction Performed?
Breast reduction surgery is an outpatient procedure in Raleigh performed with general anesthesia. The length of surgery is dependent upon several factors, including the complexity of the incision, the overall reduction technique, and, finally, how much reduction is required. The nipple and areola repositioning are also a factor. For some patients, liposuction is used for fat reduction in the axilla or bra roll area. During the private consultation, all of these factors are addressed with Dr. Lyle. Scarring is also discussed, as it is common for scar lines to be visible, although surgical skill and advanced methods have led to a noticeable reduction in the visibility of scars. Depending on the patient’s anatomy, the reduction will be done either with an anchor or a vertical incision. The breast tissue will then be removed, and the existing tissue and skin will be pulled tight and secured.
What to Expect During Breast Reduction Recovery
After surgery, you will be observed closely in our comfortable recovery area and then discharged home to heal. A small, tube-like draining device may be implanted near the surgical site to reduce drainage from swelling and bleeding. A medical sports bra will be worn for several days that will provide mild compression during the initial healing period. Within about a month, the breasts will settle and the post-op effects will diminish. Patients who want a more detailed understanding of healing stages, swelling, scar care, activity restrictions, and recovery milestones can read our Breast Reduction Recovery Timeline, Healing & Scars guide.
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The vast majority of our patients at Lyle Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center remark they feel lighter and relieved and more reassured. After breast reduction surgery, you can buy the clothes you could not wear before and feel enthusiastic with your new shape. Remember, it is important to adhere to a healthy lifestyle, so the results are not affected in a negative way.
Dr. Lyle has worked with countless women to open the doors for them to reclaim their health and enjoy a more active life with surgical reduction of the breasts. During your first visit at Lyle Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center, Dr. Lyle will go over all of the options for your aesthetic desires and tailor a custom treatment plan to fit your needs. Please call our practice in Raleigh to understand more about this life-changing breast reduction surgery.
Breast Reduction FAQs With Dr. Glenn Lyle
They have to be bigger than what makes you comfortable! Although insurance breast reductions do mandate a certain amount of removal, I do not participate in insurance breast reductions, so Raleigh patients can tailor their size without having to remove a certain amount. Most patients have cup sizes well over double D, but some patients who want to get to a C cup can start at a D.
I have helped patients of all sizes. Generally, it is helpful if you want to get to a healthy weight and lose weight. I will perform breast reduction on patients with body mass index up to 35 and even somewhat larger, depending on their goals.
Most patients can return to a sedentary workplace 1 week to 2 weeks postop. Returning to light exercise, like walking, can start at 2 weeks, and light workouts usually begin at 4-6 weeks.
Yes. However, with time and aging, there can be regrowth or weight loss volume loss. Additional sagging can also occur. The removed tissue will not come back, but new tissue can grow.
Yes. Especially if they are reduced before full maturity, or sometimes they get larger post-menopause or after weight gain. Much of the breast enlargement is fatty.
Yes! All breast reductions include a lift, but not all lifts include much breast removal.
We provide a surgical bra for you to wear immediately postop and usually for up to a month. After that time, a sports bra is worn, and avoiding underwires is recommended for at least 3 months.
There can be changes in sensation to the nipple and breast skin, with numbness usually taking months to improve. Complications like wound healing problems, asymmetry, and even potential loss of the nipple are possible and will be discussed during your consultation.
Dr. Lyle and his staff are the best! Dr. Lyle performed a breast revision that was needed for my breast reconstruction, due to a double mastectomy. After 4 years of breast surgeries, I’m finally able look in the mirror and feel normal! I can’t thank Lyle Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Center enough!
Dr. Lyle, Brittany and Haley are absolutely AMAZING. From the beginning of my consultation to the post op they have all been so kind, helpful, knowledgeable and made me feel so comfortable and at ease. This was a huge decision to have this procedure done and I couldn’t be more grateful and thankful for the experience I had with the entire staff. Everyone is always smiles and delightful I couldn’t ask for a better group of individuals. Thank you for everything and all you do. You are all the BEST.
I had a mommy makeover and did it breaking it into two surgeries instead of at the same time. Dr Lyle and his staff were awesome!!! They made me feel comfortable, explained everything thoroughly and helped me through each process!!!! I highly recommend this team if you are looking for a good, professional, reliable, and trustworthy place to go for surgery!!! I am so thankful I found this place!!!
I am 4 weeks post Botox and filler and I could not be happier with my results! Lyle Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Center’s new office is absolutely beautiful, so light and bright. The staff is so welcoming and helpful. The results couldn’t have been better! Thank you for making me feel so great and beautiful!!
Dr. Lyle and his staff are not only knowledgeable in all aspects of their field, but also they are super friendly and accommodating to their patients. I feel like family when visiting; always greeted with a warm welcome. The cutting-edge equipment and techniques give me peace of mind. Each visit feels like a mini vacation!
I am a 2 time cancer survivor and Dr. LYLE has been my cancer surgeon since I was 29. I got cancer at 29 then again at 43 and I am 49 now. He stopped doing breast reconstruction after I got my second cancer and he still came and did my reconstruction. He didn’t have to but he did. He has been my surgeon for 20 years now. Stephanie at the office is great too.
Dr. Lyle and his team are excellent. Moved here from Texas and sought out the most highly rated and experienced doctor. He and his team go above and beyond and provide guidance that helps in making procedure decisions. If you are seeking superb care, supportive team and excellent results, Dr. Lyle and his team should be your choice.
Dr. Lyle and his staff are not only knowledgeable in all aspects of their field, but also they are super friendly and accommodating to their patients. I feel like family when visiting; always greeted with a warm welcome. The cutting-edge equipment and techniques give me peace of mind. Each visit feels like a mini vacation!