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When is the Tupler Technique as effective as Mini-tummy Tuck?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 151 times
Tags: comparison, diastasis recti, non surgical, options, results

How often does the Tupler technique have such a significant impact that patients wouldn't need a mini tummy tuck? or How often do you hear of patients using other therapies for distended stomach muscles and end up needing a mini-tummy tuck?

1 answer to When is the Tupler Technique as effective as Mini-tummy Tuck?

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Tupler Technique or Mini Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. I had to educate myself about the "Tupler Technique”; this appears to be a program involving exercises and splinting to treat diastasis rectifi. I know of no science that shows that this technique is effective. On the other hand, the mini tummy tuck operation is not indicated for treatment of a diastasis recti since it does not address the entire abdominal wall muscle separation. In my opinion, the mini tummy talk... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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