Diastasis repair with tummy tuck

Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Type of doctor I should go to for diastasis rectus repair?

My stomach muscles split after 5 births. I need to have it repaired, but I am not sure what type of doctor to see first. Should I see my primary care doctor, my ob/gyn, or a specialist?


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
14 days ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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This varies depending on geographic area but in this region, most diastasis repairs are carried out by plastic surgeons. Discuss this with your primary care physician and ask for a referral to a respected surgeon in your area.

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