Botched diastasis recti repair - what can I do? (Photo)

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40 yo female, avid lifter. I went in because while I had abdominal definition my stomach wasn’t flat flat. The doctor claimed he could make it flat, now the small bulges I had are more amplified and I look like I have a fupa. My scar is massive too and hurts. I’m unsure what to do as this has taken a toll on my appearance and mental health. I own a gym so the way I look after the surgery is unacceptable. Can this be fixed? What can I do?

Andrew Ray, DO · Answer

How long ago was your surgery? Did they do liposuction during the repair? From the posted photos it appears that you may have a modest amount of swelling still. My guess is that your muscles are repaired adequately but if no liposuction was done you would likely significantly benefit from good lipo sculpting. If they did do liposuction and you are within 2-3 months of surgery be patient and wait for 6-9 months and then discuss revision options with your surgeon, or seek out someone else skilled in liposuction.

Edgar Serrano, MD · Answer

A review or CT scan is necessary. If it is a diastasis, it could be fixed with an ELAP. Endoscopic Lipoabdominoplasty (ELAP) is a novel surgical technique that combines liposuction and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with minimal incisions and endoscopic assistance. It is designed to improve the appearance and function of the abdominal wall by removing excess fat and repairing the muscle separation (diastasis recti ) or hernia.An internal corset (muscle plication) is performed .Only three mini incisions are used, a large wound is not made as in conventional abdominoplasty.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, it appears the tummy tuck, abdominal plasty, head failure of the lower, rectus repair. Would recommend ultrasound to see how much diastasis is present. Then revision of complete tummy tuck in fairly with aggressive, recti, repair and implication in three layers. Fee $8000. Best virtual consult with.

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