I Am 5'4 1/2 " Tall, 108lbs. I Have Had Two Children (5 and 1). I Have a Full Rectus Diastisis from Sternum to Pubis with the widest part at the umbilicus (atleast 3 fingers width). The abdominal muscles are no longer flat. I have an epigastric and an umbilical hernai (according to a general surgeon). I also have some extra skin when I bend over. Which surgery is best for me? How do I find a plastic surgeon in my area that has done the most abdominoplasties on fit, active, thin women with rectus diastisis and umbilical/ventral hernia and minimal extra skin after two pregnancies?
Answer: Thin, fit but diastasis recti and umbilical hernia
Thank you for your question and pictures.
You are one of a small number of individuals who appears to be an excellent candidate for an endoscopic tummy tuck. The endoscope allows the diastasis recti to be fixed through a belly button incision and a small cresent of skin can be removed from the lower tummy similar to a mini-tummy tuck. The umbilical hernia can also be fixed at the same time through the belly button incision.
You would likely get an excellent result with a minimally invasive approach and limited incisions.
I hope this helps.
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Thank you for your question and pictures.
You are one of a small number of individuals who appears to be an excellent candidate for an endoscopic tummy tuck. The endoscope allows the diastasis recti to be fixed through a belly button incision and a small cresent of skin can be removed from the lower tummy similar to a mini-tummy tuck. The umbilical hernia can also be fixed at the same time through the belly button incision.
You would likely get an excellent result with a minimally invasive approach and limited incisions.
I hope this helps.
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Answer: Abdominoplasty on thin women
Hi there-
I would agree with Dr. Johnson, and have had great success with this technique- Low transverse scar (very inconspicuous), complete exposure and muscle repair from ribs to pubis, with umbilical float.
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Answer: Abdominoplasty on thin women
Hi there-
I would agree with Dr. Johnson, and have had great success with this technique- Low transverse scar (very inconspicuous), complete exposure and muscle repair from ribs to pubis, with umbilical float.
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November 14, 2011
Answer: What Are My Options? I'm A Fit, Thin Woman With Rectus Diastisis And Umbilical Hernia
While you are not the typical abdominoplasty candidate you are by no means rare. Here in Vancouver we see many fit, trim women who present with unavoidable changes after childbearing.
You would require repair of the hernias, rectus diastasis repair as well as removal of the excess skin. It is difficult to tell from your photos alone whether you would be a candidate for a modified procedure or whether a full abdominoplasty would be appropriate. This decision would be based on the laxity of your skin as assessed at the time of consultation.
If it appears that a general surgeon is needed to deal with a hernia we strive to organize a combined procedure so everything is dealt with in one sitting.
All the best!
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Answer: What Are My Options? I'm A Fit, Thin Woman With Rectus Diastisis And Umbilical Hernia
While you are not the typical abdominoplasty candidate you are by no means rare. Here in Vancouver we see many fit, trim women who present with unavoidable changes after childbearing.
You would require repair of the hernias, rectus diastasis repair as well as removal of the excess skin. It is difficult to tell from your photos alone whether you would be a candidate for a modified procedure or whether a full abdominoplasty would be appropriate. This decision would be based on the laxity of your skin as assessed at the time of consultation.
If it appears that a general surgeon is needed to deal with a hernia we strive to organize a combined procedure so everything is dealt with in one sitting.
All the best!
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November 11, 2011
Answer: Fit woman with muscle separation and hernias of the abdomen. Options?
Thank you for the photos. You are not the typical abdominoplasty patient seen by most plastic surgeons. Your problem is straightforward: need an abdominiplasty with muscle plication and repair of hernias. You do not need liposuction or other procedures which might increase the potential complication rate. As most plastic surgeons have a general surgery background (including myself), repair of the hernias can be done at the time of the abdominoplasty. You do not need a general surgeon involved unless you pick a surgeon who feels uncomfortable with your presentation. This year alone I've done about 8 very similar cases to yours (these women are athletes, yoga teachers and runners). Good luck.
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Answer: Fit woman with muscle separation and hernias of the abdomen. Options?
Thank you for the photos. You are not the typical abdominoplasty patient seen by most plastic surgeons. Your problem is straightforward: need an abdominiplasty with muscle plication and repair of hernias. You do not need liposuction or other procedures which might increase the potential complication rate. As most plastic surgeons have a general surgery background (including myself), repair of the hernias can be done at the time of the abdominoplasty. You do not need a general surgeon involved unless you pick a surgeon who feels uncomfortable with your presentation. This year alone I've done about 8 very similar cases to yours (these women are athletes, yoga teachers and runners). Good luck.
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Answer: Repair of hernia and abdominoplasty I would recommend a tummy tuck with correction of the diastases. Everyone has excess skin when they bend over but I do see the bulge in the midline and a tummy tuck, even though you don't have much excess skin, would improve your abdomen.
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Answer: Repair of hernia and abdominoplasty I would recommend a tummy tuck with correction of the diastases. Everyone has excess skin when they bend over but I do see the bulge in the midline and a tummy tuck, even though you don't have much excess skin, would improve your abdomen.
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