I am a 36, male and I have had diastatis recti since 2007. It is the result of having a ventral hernia repair and consequently getting an infection. They left me open to drain and my muscles never lined up again. My muscles seperate about 2.5 finger wide and 3 inches top to bottom. Because I am thin, I feel my stomach always looks like it's protruding. It is taking quite a toll psychologically in terms of body image etc... I am wondering if I am stuck with this or if there is help out there. Please let me know!
August 29, 2015
Answer: Diastasis Recti Repair in an Adult Male Thank you for your question and photographs, and I am sorry to hear about the psychological toll that your diastasis has caused you. Based on a physical exam, I think you are an excellent candidate for a muscle repair. The first step is diagnosis, to ensure that your muscle separation is a diastasis and not a hernia. Once determined, the decision as to the best approach needs to be done. If you have vertical skin laxity, using a lower tummy tuck incision will allow for repair of your diastasis while removing any excess skin to help with your abdominal contour. If you have skin excess in both a vertical and horizontal excess, use of your vertical scar may permit a more powerful removal of skin that can transform your stomach. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon who can walk you through the important steps of the various tummy tuck procedures.
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August 29, 2015
Answer: Diastasis Recti Repair in an Adult Male Thank you for your question and photographs, and I am sorry to hear about the psychological toll that your diastasis has caused you. Based on a physical exam, I think you are an excellent candidate for a muscle repair. The first step is diagnosis, to ensure that your muscle separation is a diastasis and not a hernia. Once determined, the decision as to the best approach needs to be done. If you have vertical skin laxity, using a lower tummy tuck incision will allow for repair of your diastasis while removing any excess skin to help with your abdominal contour. If you have skin excess in both a vertical and horizontal excess, use of your vertical scar may permit a more powerful removal of skin that can transform your stomach. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon who can walk you through the important steps of the various tummy tuck procedures.
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October 20, 2013
Answer: Repair of rectus diastasis in men - Los Angeles Repair of the abdominal muscles may be indicated if the muscles are loose. This is performed in men who have loose muscles. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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October 20, 2013
Answer: Repair of rectus diastasis in men - Los Angeles Repair of the abdominal muscles may be indicated if the muscles are loose. This is performed in men who have loose muscles. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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