Type of Doctor I Should Go to for Diastasis Rectus Repair?

Most diastasis repairs in my area are performed by plastic surgeons because patients want not only the repair but also removal of excess abdominal skin and muscle tightening. This constitutes an abdominoplasty. In the past few years, insurers have stopped paying for diastasis repair unless a true hernia can be appreciated on an MRI, so the operation is considered cosmetic and is not a covered service.

SEE VIDEO BELOW FOR DIASTASIS REPAIR 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. see video

A board certified plasic surgeon would be the right specialist to see for your diastasis recti. This is mostly done as part of a tummy tuck. If not skin excess is present and only the diastasis, an endoscopic procedure could be performed to suture the muscle fascia with a small incision in th pubic area. Best of luck!

Hi! 1)  Go see a board certified plastic surgeon.  He or she will confirm your diastasis. 2)  An experienced plastic surgeon is the person to correct your diastasis recti (as part of a tummy tuck).

Depends on what you want to have done. If you want to get the muscles together. period. A general surgeon would do. If you want to bring the muscles together, remove loose skin, flatten the tummy and narrow the waist, lift the mons pubis and possibly smooth any anterior thigh cellulite -you should see a Board certified Plastic surgeon and have a full or high-lateral tension abdominoplasty. Good Luck.

Repair of separated muscles after childbirth is a routine part of tummy tuck procedures.  If you have a true hernia, a plastic surgeon trained in general surgery, or a team approach may be needed.

Plastic surgeons traditionally repair the diastasis when performing a tummy tuck. I recommend that you seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for an examination and review of your surgical options.