Repairing diastasis recti without a tummy tuck? (Photos)

Thank you for your question about diastasis recti above the navel.  This absolutely has to be resolved via an in-person exam and discussion with a board-certified plastic surgeon.  It is possible that what you are describing may be a hernia rather than diastasis recti and therefore, that would n...

I don't recommend having umbilical hernias repaired until after you're done with all pregnancies. Otherwise, there is a small risk that it may recur or cause pain during your pregnancy. The only exception is if you have a lot of pain from the hernia.  Besides, the best repair is...

In general, diastasis Recti itself does not cause pain. However, large diastasis of your rectus muscles implies that you have lost your core strength and support. That can cause back pain. It can also cause constipation as it is difficult to strain or help promote a bowel movement...

See a hernia specialist to rule out a hernia as the cause of your pain. Diastasis Recti is usually not painful. However, it is not uncommon to have a hernia within one.  Remember that CT scans can be misread and there may be a hernia there. 

Umbilical hernias are quite common and occur in the setting of a previous surgery, pregnancy, or diastasis recti. We treat umbilical hernias with or without correction of diastasis recti using a combination approach that corrects redundant skin in the lower abdomen and around the belly button....

Yes. You can see benefits from a laparoscopic, not endoscopic, Diastasis closure. That would involve 3 laparoscopic scars on your left side. And repair from the inside. The upper abdomen is clearly involved in a bulging.