Is There a Medical Reason to Have my Ab Muscles Repaired?

asked 1 year ago by 9249 in Texas
Latest answer by Joseph M. Perlman, MD
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Tags: female, abs

I have had two children, youngest 8, prolapsed vaginal wall and bladder resulting in partial hyst.w/bladder sling, 2 years later second surgery to have bladder attatched to pelvis. Now lower abdom. muscles are bulging along the sides of ab. (occured after second bladder surgery) One side is more prominate then other and both sides have sections in muscle that feels squishy when muscles are flexed and tight around them. I teach and ins. cov. is a big deal right now.

5 answers to Is There a Medical Reason to Have my Ab Muscles Repaired?

If you're not having any symptoms, you don't have to have your "ABs repaired".

What you are describing is separation(diastasis) of the two vertical muscles in the central portion of your abdomen (rectus muscles). This is what accounts for the laxity of the lower abdomen. If you are suffering from a hernia, either around the belly button, in the groin, or in a surgical incision, then your insurance carrier may approve correction. Speak with your board-certified plastic surgeon about your condition and see if you are a candidate for repair

Joseph M. Perlman, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Medical reason to have my ab muscles repaired

Yes there can be insurance covered repair of abdominal muscle laxity. But over the internet there is NO WAY to guide you. I recommend 3 consultations with boarded plastic surgeons in your area. There they can determine the type of insurance you have and if there will be any coverage. Best of Luck

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