Wednesday May 06, 2026
When to Revise: A Plastic Surgeon's Guide to Breast Implant Revision with Dr. Glenn Lyle

Dr. Glenn Lyle a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience, known for his meticulous attention to detail and patient-centered approach, located in Raleigh, NC joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. He specializes in breast and body procedures including breast augmentation, breast revision, tummy tuck, and liposuction, with a commitment to delivering results that are as natural as they are beautiful.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Glenn Lyle discuss the following:
- One of the most common reasons patients seek revision is capsular contracture — can you explain what that is, why it happens, and how you address it surgically?
- A question many patients have is simply: how long do implants actually last? Is there a point where revision becomes not just an option but a necessity?
- You've been working with Motiva implants — can you talk about what makes them different from traditional implants and how they've changed the conversation around breast augmentation and revision?
- For a patient coming in with older implants who wants to upgrade to something like Motiva, what does that revision process look like from consultation through recovery?
- What advice would you give to someone who had augmentation years ago, isn't sure if something is wrong, but has never gone back for a follow-up?
Dr. Glenn Lyle has spent over 30 years helping patients in Raleigh, NC achieve confident, natural-looking results through both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. As a board-certified plastic surgeon and specialist in breast and body procedures, he brings a level of precision and care that keeps patients coming back, even years after their original surgery. In this episode, he dives into the world of breast implant revision, covering one of the most common concerns patients face, capsular contracture, and how he addresses it surgically. He also tackles the question patients ask most: how long do implants actually last, and when does revision go from optional to necessary.
Dr. Lyle will walk us through his experience with Motiva implants, explaining what sets them apart from traditional options and how they are changing the conversation around augmentation and revision. He'll also outline what the revision process looks like for patients upgrading from older implants, from the initial consultation through recovery, and share the advice he gives to anyone who had augmentation years ago but has never gone back for a follow-up.

Website: https://drglennlyle.com
Procedure Discussed: https://drglennlyle.com/breast/breast-revision
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drglennlyle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyle.plastic.surgery
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Glenn Lyle
3909 Sunset Ridge Rd Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (919) 307-8585
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