Distasis recti repair during C-section, compromise or complicate future TT?

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I had my 2nd C-section (1st - twins each over 7lbs, 2nd - singleton ~10lbs) less than 2 weeks ago. My OB informed me the day after surgery that I may have soreness or pain in my lower abdominal area as the muscles were very thin so he stitched them together. I was not close to my goal weight pre-pregnancy and have known I needed a TT and full abdominal wall repair after we were done having kids due to excess skin and hernia. Did this potentially compromise my future TT results?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

After your family is complete, the TT can be performed.  Having had two or more previous C-sections will not prevent the performance of a TT.  You would need to wait at least 3 months following your final C-section before considering a TT.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Lawrence Iteld, MD · Answer

Many women have a diastasis, or weakness between the rectus (six pack) muscles after pregnancy. When a cesarean section is perfomed, is is common to repair the separation below the belly button. This does not in any way impair our ability to perform a tummy tuck in the future. Good luck!

Erez Sternberg, MD · Answer

Good question, the answer is absolutely yes. My wife is an OB/GYN and whenever she repairs mild diastases/weak muscles during C-sections this is performed on only the very lowest part of the abdomen. This is not a complete diastasis repair. Also, once you lose additional weight and you get back your prepregnancy body, you will need additional tigthening performed anyway. For this reason, I usually encourage  my patients not to worry about these issues during a C-section or any delivery. Have a healthy baby and when you're ready, perform the proper procedure at that time. Hope this helps.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  At times ob/gyn surgeons will repair the separation in your stomach muscles after a C-section and this will not compromise your eventual TT results.  Hope this helps.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

No, your c-section should  not have compromised your future desire to undergo a tummy tuck. I have treated many women who have had c-sections.

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