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?

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A: Diastasis repair with tummy tuck

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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.

A: Diastasis repair as part of a tummy tuck or with the endoscope

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

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... more

A: Diastasis recti.

George J. Beraka, MD

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).

A: Type of doctor I should go to for diastasis rectus repair?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

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... more

A: A Plastic Surgeon Can Repair Diastasis Recti

John LoMonaco, MD

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.

A: Doctor to repair diastasis

Michael Diaz, MD

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.

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