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What Is Breast Implant Rippling and What Can Be Done?

Expert Insight from Dr. Glenn Lyle, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh, NC Breast augmentation can be life-changing. It reshapes your figure, boosts confidence, and offers long-term satisfaction. But some women begin to notice changes in their implants: not in size or shape, but in the texture or appearance of their breasts. The a frequent concern?…

Considerations for Breast Implant Removal After Weight Loss

Significant weight loss improves health, boosts confidence, and reshapes the body. However, one of the often-overlooked effects of weight loss is how it impacts the appearance and feel of breasts that have breast implants.  Dr. Glenn Lyle, board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC  has helped countless women with breast explant and breast implant revision surgery…

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,…

Why You Don’t Need an En bloc Surgery for Breast Implant Removal

Dr. Glenn Lyle is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Raleigh, NC, known for his expertise in breast surgery and patient-centered care. With years of experience helping women make informed decisions about breast implants—whether it’s selecting the right type, addressing complications, or considering removal—Dr. Lyle remains a trusted resource throughout each stage of their journey….

Breast Implant Removal for Over 50s

If you are over 50 and thinking about breast implant removal, you are not alone. Many women in this stage of life reassess their implants due to health concerns, comfort, or simply a change in aesthetic preference. Whether you are experiencing complications, desire a more natural look, or want to avoid future surgeries, Dr. Glenn…

Explantation/Mastopexy with tummy tuck; Mommy Makeover Variation in Raleigh

Breast implant removal or explantation has become a more popular procedure in the last decade.  Many women wish to remove the breast implants without replacement.  Frequently patients have developed significant drooping or ptosis of the breast after long-term implant placement.  Removal and breast lifting is a fairly common procedure.  The implants can be removed with…

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…

Recalled Breast Implants: Are Yours Recalled? Learn More

 If you’ve heard about breast implant recalls and are wondering if yours may be affected, you’re not alone. Dr. Glenn Lyle, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Raleigh, North Carolina, wants to clarify the facts and help you understand your options for peace of mind and optimal health. Understanding Breast Implant Recalls Breast implants can…

All Explants Are Not the Same

It is quite common for women to decide upon breast implant removal.  Motivation for this varies but includes concerns about breast implant illness, implant related pain, implant malposition, capsular contracture as well as feeling the breast implants are now too big for their body. This often occurs later in life when women have gained some…

Top 5 Reasons for Breast Implant Removal in North Carolina

Many women decide to remove their breast implants without replacement.  I do a large number of explantations and had found that the reasons for my patient’s decision varies.  Although there are a number of more recent concerns about implant safety, the majority of women choosing explanation do not have those as a primary concern. The…

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