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Is a Tummy Tuck Required to Fix Diastasis Recti?
After having twins and another child, my abdominal muscles have stretched apart, causing about a 3 inch space between the two. Can I get the...
31 doctor answers
Umbilical Float or Full Tummy Tuck for High Belly Button?
I am 110lbs, 5'4" and had twins. I now have a hernia, diastasis, low c-section scar and only a small amount of skin ABOVE my belly button (bb). I...
21 doctor answers
Can Diastasis Recti Cause Pain Without a Hernia?
I have diastasis recti following pregnancy (2 1/2 years ago). It has worsened over time and I experience a soreness/pain in my abdomen that feels like...
9 doctor answers | 2 community comments
Diastasis - I Look 6 Months Pregnant After 4 Children
I look heavily pregnant after 4 children- the youngest child is 5. Can anything other than a full tummy tuck help me? I cannot afford the time for a...
18 doctor answers
Should I Wait to Have More Kids Before Fixing Diastasis Recti and Hernia?
I have a 9 month old and 2 year old, both C-sections. I would like 1 or 2 more children, but am concerned about my combination of diastasis recti and...
3 doctor answers
Mesh Support for Recurrent Diastasis?
Has anyone here worked on a recurrent diastasis using mesh (what kind recommended?) to support the re-plication of that diastasis? If not mesh, what...
6 doctor answers
Can Plastic Surgeon Do Diastasis Recti Repair with a Hernia in One Surgery?
I had three children and have a Diastasis Recti along with umbilical hernia. I was told I needed to have a surgeon and plastic surgeon work on my...
16 doctor answers | 1 community comment
Can my Abdominoplasty Be Done Primarily Through my Belly Button?
After a twin pregnancy (I stayed in shape and have gotten back my prepreg weight) I have relatively severe diastasis recti and a herniated belly...
14 doctor answers
How Can I Fix my Diastasis Recti?
It's been 11 months since giving birth to my first child, and though the gap between my abdominal muscles has improved over the months, it's...
17 doctor answers
Why is Diastasis Recti Repair Not Covered by Insurance?
If I ripped any other muscle in my body, it would be covered by insurance. Why is this not? It's not simply cosmetic. I have an extremely large...
7 doctor answers | 1 community comment
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