Looking for the Best Way to Correct a Massive Abdominal Diastasis

asked 1 year ago by maysonandlaura in south of Seattle
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: diastasis recti

I have had four kids in five years, all c-sections. I have a massive abdominal diastasis from sternum to belly button. I can fit my whole fist in between my abdominal muscles. After eating, sometimes I feel my intestines poke out as the food works through (I poke them back in)...it's gross. Would a tummy tuck repair a severe diastasis? If not, what type of surgery and surgeon should I be considering? I appreciate any advice, esp from Seattle-area doctors.

11 answers to Looking for the Best Way to Correct a Massive Abdominal Diastasis

Tummy Tuck Benefits for correction of seperation of muscles

The best way to correct separation of abdominal muscle is: Reconstructing the muslces by suturing their fascia using permanent sutures Flattening the tummy by suturing the muscles together Removing the excess skin of abdomen including stretch marks Lifting the area of Mons pubis by designing the incision in the correct location Reducing the waist diameter by advancing tissues Hope this helps. Dr. Sajjadian

Ali Sajjadian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.DrSajjadian.com

VIDEO showing major diastasis repair in tummy tuck

You may want to consider seeing Dr. Rand who answers multiple questions on this site. I have included a video of a patient with a massive diastasis that can be seen on a 3D CT. To see this result click the link below and go to the bottom of the page and select the red video link. I hope this helps to explain.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is routinely used to repair diastasis in women who have had children

Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is the procedure for you. This procedure will repair the diastasis and tighten/smooth the overlying skin. This is a routine procedure we perform all the time in our practice. Speak with a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs many abdominoplasty procedures. Good luck! Dr. Parham Ganchi

Parham Ganchi, MD
Wayne Plastic Surgeon

Would recommend abdominoplasty

Yes, Absolutely! Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is designed to flatten the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of the abdominal wall. A scar is made along the lower abdominal skin fold and around the umbilicus. The procedure, which is done in an outpatent surgical setting, takes an hour and one-half. Patients may return to work in 2-4 weeks and resume more strenuous activity in 4-6 weeks. .

Marisa Lawrence, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Repairing a wide Diastasis Recti

In addition to optimizing your personal health: a) being at "ideal body mass index"; b) being a nonsmoker; c) having completed your family, your PS may consider ordering a CT Abdomen to document how much the intestines abut your abdominal wall. In some rare cases, insurance may cover a portion of the procedure, I.e the ventral hernia repair. All PS are trained on suture repair of diastasis recti to restore the contour of the abdomen, however the technique of... more

Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Diastasis correction with abdominoplasty

Tummy tuck(abdominoplasty) corrects the problem of extra skin of the abdomen, something you are likely to have with 4 pregnancies, and muscle diastasis, even one as large as yours.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck will repair even impressive diastasis

Hi there- Congratulations on your family! There is no reason to think that a tummy tuck would not correct your diastasis for you.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Correct a Massive Abdominal Diastasis

A suture in three layers than applying a mesh as an internal girdle is one of the best ways to accomplish this. Seek many in person evaluations to discuss.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Muscle diastasis repair is a routine part of a tummy tuck

A tummy tuck is for the things that occur from pregnancy and which can't be corrected with diet and exercise: muscle diastasis and skin laxity. With your history of C-sections, I see a tummy tuck in your future!

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Repair diastasis with a tummy tuck

I have repaired diastasis recti of 6 inches in width without difficulty. This is done as part of a tummy tuck.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Abdominal Muscle Separation (Diastasis) is COMPLETELY Repairable with an Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Regarding: " Looking for the Best Way to Correct a Massive Abdominal Diastasis I have had four kids in five years, all c-sections. I have a massive abdominal diastasis from sternum to belly button. I can fit my whole fist in between my abdominal muscles. After eating, sometimes I feel my intestines poke out as the food works through (I poke them back in)...it's gross. Would a tummy tuck repair a severe diastasis? If not, what type of surgery and surgeon should I be considering? I... more