I'm Having an Extended TT, Do I Need Muscle Repair with One Cm Seperation?

i am having an extended tummy tuck in about 8 weeks, i have a 1/2" separation of rectus muscle (at 3 1/2 years post pregnancy) do i need a muscle repair? Would it make a big difference to the end result if i don't get or need a repair Also wondering i have a very sway back i have read that the repair assist in correcting this, and reduces lumbar pain, will it make as much of an improvement in sway and pain if a repair isn't done/needed

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Do you need to have a muscle repair with a tummy tuck?

Thank you for this question. With childbearing the rectus abdoninus muscles, the washboard muscles of the abdomen, tends to move towards the side. The area between the muscles separates and this is called diastasis rectus. Even with diet and exercise the muscles to not return to their normal position after childbearing. In a standard tummy tuck two components of the abdominal wall are addressed. One portion of the surgery involves bringing the muscles back together in the... more

Tummy tuck and muscle repair

Having a tummy tuck without a muscle tightening is like buying a car without the engine. So all joking aside, yes, I would recommend muscle tighten (plication) with your extended tummy tuck. Best of luck. Dr. Basu

Yes, you will likely benefit from muscle tightening as part of your tummy tuck

Yes, you will likely benefit from the muscle tightening at the same time as the tummy tuck. Best of luck.

Tummy tuck and back pain

When you're getting your tummy tuck, I would recommend getting the muscles tightened as well since it will help give you the best tummy tuck results possible. However, be careful in thinking that your back pain will be helped with a tummy tuck. In my experience, some people do, in fact, get relief from their back pain after a tummy tuck, but some people do not. Also, insurance will not cover a tummy tuck to treat back pain. see video

Tummy tuck: when to repair the muscle

The muscles should be repaired when it will make a significant difference in the final result and weighed against the downside of a slightly longer surgery time, more discomfort, higher risk of deep venous thrombosis(blood clots) and a longer recovery time. So if your main problem is that the muscle layer is stretched out then the muscle layer should be repaired. When the problem is excess sin and fat and there is little muscle looseness then the patient and the surgeon need... more