36 have 3 children. Peo often asked if I am preg. I went to a consu. and I was told that I needed a TT because I have DR. She didn't touch me or x-rays so how would she know I have that?I have no scars or stretch mark so I really didn't want huge scar from hip to hip. Do you think she told me this because the tummy tuck might be easier for her to do? Is there anything else I can do to flatten my stomach? And if I do have a muscle separation why do I look so flat at times like in the mornings?
Answer: Diastsasis Somethings need to be examined in person for diagnosis, but it seems from your pictures that you do indeed have a diastases. The only way to treat this with an excellent result is to tighten the muscles via a tummy tuck. If performed correctly, the vast majority of patients consider the scar fantastic trade-off for the dramatic improvement in contour. The scar fades substantially with time, and you are left only with the beautiful result.Best of luck! Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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Answer: Diastsasis Somethings need to be examined in person for diagnosis, but it seems from your pictures that you do indeed have a diastases. The only way to treat this with an excellent result is to tighten the muscles via a tummy tuck. If performed correctly, the vast majority of patients consider the scar fantastic trade-off for the dramatic improvement in contour. The scar fades substantially with time, and you are left only with the beautiful result.Best of luck! Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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March 5, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Throughout the day, your muscles may be undergoing fatigue and this may make the bulging appear worse. If this is the case, then you do have a diastasis. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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March 5, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Throughout the day, your muscles may be undergoing fatigue and this may make the bulging appear worse. If this is the case, then you do have a diastasis. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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March 5, 2017
Answer: Diasthesis Recti Thanks for reaching out. He doesn't fact look like you have diastases recti. The reason why it is flatter in the morning then in the afternoon is because after the day has gone by and the pressure from the inside of your stomach mounts all day long it continues to stretch. tell me tuck would so these muscles together and make them flat it from the inside and then skin excision can flatten the skin on the outside. I hope this helps :)
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March 5, 2017
Answer: Diasthesis Recti Thanks for reaching out. He doesn't fact look like you have diastases recti. The reason why it is flatter in the morning then in the afternoon is because after the day has gone by and the pressure from the inside of your stomach mounts all day long it continues to stretch. tell me tuck would so these muscles together and make them flat it from the inside and then skin excision can flatten the skin on the outside. I hope this helps :)
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Answer: DIASTASIS RECTI Thank you for this interesting question. During pregnancy the right side and the left side of the abdominal muscles must separate to accommodate the growing fetus. The muscles of the left and right side never cross the vertical midline and this is what allows a woman’s abdomen to expand to accommodate the baby. After pregnancy most women’s muscles never get back to their original touching position, and that leaves a vertically oriented space down the middle of the abdomen called a diastasis recti. When it’s really bad even abdominal wall exercise does little or no good. The diastasis will always look better in the morning because during the night the internal organs in the abdomen settle back into the abdomen. As you assume a vertical position and go about your day, the organs then start to sit forward against the muscle wall. This is made more obvious when you eat and put food and air in your intestines. Given this situation, there is little or nothing else you can do short of an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck to flatten your stomach. Of course, all of this should be confirmed by a consultation which should include both a thorough history and a thorough physical examination of your abdominal wall. Lastly, don’t be afraid of the scar. They usually mature quite well and can be hidden under very skimpy undergarments in most cases. Finally, repairing the muscle wall integrity will help your back to stand up to the ravages of time and aging, and make your abdominal work-outs much more productive. Good Luck!
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Answer: DIASTASIS RECTI Thank you for this interesting question. During pregnancy the right side and the left side of the abdominal muscles must separate to accommodate the growing fetus. The muscles of the left and right side never cross the vertical midline and this is what allows a woman’s abdomen to expand to accommodate the baby. After pregnancy most women’s muscles never get back to their original touching position, and that leaves a vertically oriented space down the middle of the abdomen called a diastasis recti. When it’s really bad even abdominal wall exercise does little or no good. The diastasis will always look better in the morning because during the night the internal organs in the abdomen settle back into the abdomen. As you assume a vertical position and go about your day, the organs then start to sit forward against the muscle wall. This is made more obvious when you eat and put food and air in your intestines. Given this situation, there is little or nothing else you can do short of an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck to flatten your stomach. Of course, all of this should be confirmed by a consultation which should include both a thorough history and a thorough physical examination of your abdominal wall. Lastly, don’t be afraid of the scar. They usually mature quite well and can be hidden under very skimpy undergarments in most cases. Finally, repairing the muscle wall integrity will help your back to stand up to the ravages of time and aging, and make your abdominal work-outs much more productive. Good Luck!
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March 5, 2017
Answer: 3 pregnancies equals diastasis recti Dear proudof3,After 3 full term pregnancies it is very common to have a stretching, or diastasis of the abdominal muscles. During a tummy tuck operation those muscles are stitched back to their pre-stretched position. The reason for your abdominal contour changing through the day is that the internal organs rest back into your abdominal cavity while you are sleeping. When you are up and about your organs push out more to the front and create the bulging. Abdominoplasty surgery is what you need, but you might be able to improve the bulging with some abdominal muscle strengthening and exercise. Good luck!
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March 5, 2017
Answer: 3 pregnancies equals diastasis recti Dear proudof3,After 3 full term pregnancies it is very common to have a stretching, or diastasis of the abdominal muscles. During a tummy tuck operation those muscles are stitched back to their pre-stretched position. The reason for your abdominal contour changing through the day is that the internal organs rest back into your abdominal cavity while you are sleeping. When you are up and about your organs push out more to the front and create the bulging. Abdominoplasty surgery is what you need, but you might be able to improve the bulging with some abdominal muscle strengthening and exercise. Good luck!
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