Can a muscle repair ever cause more harm than good? (Photo)

Regardless of what you've been told, actual separation of the the recti muscles is not the only thing that can cause a bulging contour. When you ask surgeons expert in tummy tucks, they'll tell you that they frequently tighten the rectus sheath beyond just bring the muscle together. This is because the actual fascial sheath of the muscles can elongate. Looking at your photo, you have a minor bulging at, and slightly below the umbilicus, and a muscle repair would be helpful to fix that and help bury the umbilical stalk for maximum depth, which is another issue you have: too little fat to make the belly button look natural. However, with some skill and a muscle repair, you'll get a much nicer belly button than you have now. Yes, a little lipo in the flank will help. Here's an important side note: You need a surgeon who will place your long transverse incision very, very low, which will mean that you will also need a vertical incision as well to repair the hole left from detaching the abdominal skin from the belly button. This is the most aesthetically pleasing way to do it. Again, super low long incision and a relatively short vertical incision.

Thank you for your question. Muscle repair regains strength and functionality of the muscles after damage. However, it can sometimes cause complications if post-op instructions are not followed. However, to get an hourglass shape with slack abdominal skin, an hourglass tummy tuck is the most frequently advised surgery. It is a modified version of a regular tummy tuck that concentrates on achieving a curvier contour. This surgery involves liposuction around the back and flanks to firm the stomach and sculpt the waist, abdominal muscle restoration and tightening, and skin removal to create a smoother, tighter abdominal region. Remember that the ideal strategy varies depending on personal characteristics, including general health, desired cosmetic outcomes, and the degree of skin laxity.

Liposuction can be helpful when you have extra fat, which does not seem on your pictures. Looking at your photo, it can be said that you have minor bulging at, below umbilicus, a muscle repair will help you to fix your case.