Is This Diastasis Recti?

Hello, it can be diastasis recti , possible hernia or a mass. This should be examined to tell for sure. To me it looks like a diastasis recti but a in person consultation is required. With a diastasis while doing a situp you can see this bulge protrude in the midline running down towards the belly button. However, this should be examined by a surgeon to know for sure. Thanks.

Judging from your photos and the info provided, you probably have diastasis recti, which is separation of the abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck can repair this.

Based on your photo it does appear that you have rectus diastasis, which is a weakness of the abdominal wall. This does not represent a hernia, which is a defect or hole in the abdominal wall. This weakness would be repaired and tightened at the time of a tummy tuck. A board certified plastic surgeon can examine you and determine the extent of your abdominal wall weakness.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Your clinical story and photographs seem to be consistent with a diagnosis of diastasis recti.  Diastasis recti is separation of the 6-pack abdominal muscles, which is very common during pregnancy to accommodate the expanding uterus.  After giving birth, the muscles do not return correctly to their pre-pregnancy and there is a space remaining between them that causes a bulge.  To be sure you have diastasis recti, I would recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon in your area to allow for a thorough physical examination and to make more specific recommendations.  Best of luck.
Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD

It certainly looks that way.  An examination will confirm it and a general surgeon or plastic surgeon should be able to let you know for sure.  If you are considering repair, obtain a consult from a board certified plastic surgeon.  This can be repaired at the same time as a tummy tuck.