Do I have diastasis recti? (CT images included)

Dear Beautyissubjective, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified,...

A tummy tuck with abdominal wall tightening will not affect your orgasms. Expect that no sexual relations for 6 to 8 weeks following your procedure.

Dear roseox, based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a...

Muscle repair is performed when the abdominal muscles have separated – most commonly from pregnancy, weight changes, or genetics. From your photos, there appears to be central abdominal fullness that may indicate diastasis recti, but only an in-person exam or imaging can confirm it. If s...

Sometimes umbilical hernia repairs can be repaired during abdominoplasty. If the hernia is large, it may require mesh and should probably be done at a separate sitting in most cases. Often small hernias are found at surgery and can be fixed simply with a few sutures. The abdominoplasty itself...

Excess skin above the belly button is very common, especially after pregnancy or weight changes, and it can still be successfully addressed with a full tummy tuck. In most cases, a standard abdominoplasty is the best option because it allows the surgeon to remove loose skin from both above and...