I had 2 children, I am only 110 pounds but I have a small bulge below my belly button, I do have abdominal separation but not much extra skin. I am wondering if there's a way to repair this without surgery or if you can get surgery to fix only abdominal separation and how this works and what the results would be, scar etc. I also have non coloured stretchmarks but hoping that with my separation fixed they would look tighter. For I cannot afford a tummy tuck and do not like the scar. Thank you!
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Answer: Repair of Rectus Diastasis will require surgery
Yes, it has been known for diastasis recti to cause discomfort/pain without a true hernia. A full tummy tuck can target the muscle separation by tightening all the abdominal muscles together and relieving the associated discomfort.
Your belly button should be much improved as they tend to become distorted and stretched with pregnancy. If yours has remained quite normal, then it should be the goal of any great Cosmetic Surgeon to maintain the original shape, if not improve it.
Your picture shows pretty severe diastasis, but in 13 years I have not needed to use AlloDerm or mesh in a diastasis repair. Mesh comes with its own risks. Make sure you understand the risks and benefits before you proceed.
Best Regards.
