Many women considering breast augmentation are not looking for a dramatic transformation. Instead, they want to restore volume, regain balance, or feel more confident in their own bodies. For most patients, the goal is not to stand out but to look and feel like themselves, only better. That means a result that appears natural in…
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What To Do When You Want To Get Rid of Breast Implants
As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC, Dr. Glenn Lyle understands that deciding to remove your breast implants is a deeply personal choice. Many women undergo breast augmentation at one stage of life but later feel that their implants no longer suit their lifestyle, health, or personal preferences. If you’re considering breast implant removal,…
Can I Replace My Breast Implants with Fat?
Dr Glenn Lyle has seen firsthand how breast augmentation has long been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. However, as time passes, some women reconsider their initial choice of implants and look for a more natural alternative. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC, he has helped many women transition from implants to a…
Is My Breast Implant Ruptured? Symptoms and Solutions for a Ruptured Implant
Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon, in Raleigh, NC, has worked with countless women who have faced concerns about their breast implants. Whether you received your implants years ago or have recently undergone augmentation, it is natural to worry about potential issues, especially when changes in breast shape or discomfort arise. Dr. Lyle’s priority…
What Causes Small Breasts? Surgical and Non Surgical Solutions
By Dr. Glenn Lyle, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Raleigh, NC As a plastic surgeon specialising in breast and body surgery, Dr. Glenn Lyle has had countless conversations with women who feel self-conscious about having small breasts. For many, breast size is more than just an aesthetic concern-it’s deeply tied to confidence, femininity, and self-expression. If…
Breast Implant Rupture Rates are Decreasing As Devices Improve
Breast implants have been around since 1962 when they were developed by 2 Houston plastic surgeons. The design and manufacture have come a long way. After a number of design flaws with the earlier devices, implant manufacturers improved the silicone gel devices. At one point however the shells of the implants were not very durable…
Can You Have a Breast Augmentation After age 50?
Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience helping patients in North Carolina achieve their aesthetic goals. One of the most common questions he gets from women in their 50s and beyond is, “Am I too old for breast augmentation?” Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular…
How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Mommy Makeover?
For women who want to restore their pre-pregnancy figure, a mommy makeover can provide life-changing results. This comprehensive body contouring procedure typically involves a combination of procedures – such as tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast augmentation – to address areas affected by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Even women who have never had children but have…
Chest wall asymmetries and deformities and Breast Augmentation
Preoperative photograph showing pectus excavatum deformity Breast augmentation with symmetric breasts is a fairly routine procedure. The plastic surgeon must take account of asymmetries which are very common. Careful measurements of the sternal notch to nipple distance and breast diameter are part of a thoughtful preoperative plan. These asymmetries must be pointed out to the…
Beautifying the Chest-How Breast implants can have dramatic results.
Breast augmentation can have a dramatic result on the appearance of a woman’s chest. Certainly, it is designed to enlarge the patient’s existing breast. Women with well formed breasts have the optimal outcome as the breast implant merely enhances the naturally well shaped breast. In some cases where severe breast underdevelopment occurs, the augmentation virtually…
