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Diastasis Recti and Stress Incontinence - can Emsculpt Neo and Emsella fix these issues? (Photos)

I estimate that I have about a 2 cm diastasis recti gap and have experienced stress incontinence since pregnancy with my second child, 2 1/2 years ago. The diastasis recti has been confirmed by a midwife and two plastic surgeons. I diligently did exercises for the diastasis recti about 5 days a week for 10 months according to the website everymother dot com, which only shaved off about 1/2 cm. Now I'm considering Emsculpt Neo for the diastasis and Emsella for the incontinence. 1) Can this realistically get my waist back to normal (or close) and stop the stress incontinence? 2) With enough sessions, in addition to diet/exercise and microneedling, could I potentially be in a good enough condition to qualify for MILA (Minimally Invasive Lipoabdominoplasty?

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