Diastasis Not Repairable?

I have an Umbilical Hernia...My surgeon says that repairing my hernia won't repair the diastasis. I asked him what needs to be done and how much does it cost? He says, "I don't know any surgeon who is gonna touch that." He says that I should work on my belly and it'll go down, but not entirely. Why do I have to live with it?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by the16thdae in North Carolina

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Hernia and tummy tuck

An umbilical hernia (belly button) can be repaired at the same operation as diastasis. The type of hernia you have may require a general surgeon to assist. However the midline diastasis can be tightened after fixing the belly button hernia. A small hernia can often be repaired by the plastic surgeon at the time of the tummy tuck. However I would recommend having a consultation with a board certified general surgeon if the hernia is large. Visit a board certified... more

Umbilical hernia repair at the time of a tummy tuck

I perform umbilical hernia repairs along with rectus diastasis repairs all the time. This is a very common combination. You should see some other doctors.

Umbilical hernia repair during abdominoplasty

Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon with training in general surgery. This surgeon should be able to manage both the umbilical hernia (assuming its not huge) and the rectus diastasis during an abdominoplasty procedure. The umbilical hernia portion of the operation could be billed to your insurance. The rectus diastasis is not considered to be a 'hernia' and is a cosmetic issue, so your insurance company won't pay for that portion of the operation.

Diastasis and umbi hernia both repairable

Of course without seeing you and knowing more it is difficult to offer advice, but in general diastasis - a separation of the muscles in the front of the abdomen - is repairable and is a routine part of abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). An umbilical hernia is a separate issue but can also be repaired. There are of course extreme cases and the occasional exception, and doing them at the same time is not always possible. It can get tricky if you are going for insurance coverage as the umbi... more

Diastasis with Umbilical Hernia

It should be possible to have your umbilical hernia repaired at the time of a tummy tuck with diastasis repair. It may be necessary, however, to have the hernia repaired by a general surgeon in a combined procedure with your plastic surgeon. Most general surgeons are willing to do this.