How safe is Emsculpt after a tummy tuck with muscle plication? If it is how, long should one wait after the surgery to get it?

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I would like to to get Emsculpt but had a tummy tuck in March to fix a severe diastasis recti, i would like to get Emsculpt but I'm scared I will damage the sutures from the muscle plication

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi MaraDana,

Emsculpt should be very safe 5 months after your abdominal muscle plication.  Emsculpt causes your muscles to have supramaximal contractions which in turn builds muscle mass and decreases abdominal fat.  Though I believe it to be safe at this time, you should consult with your surgeon for clearance prior to your Emsculpt treatment.  Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

David S. Rosenberg, MD · Answer

you should be fine at this point after surgery to get an Emsculpt treatment. It will not affect the sutures you had from your muscle plication

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend checking with your plastic surgeon prior to undergoing the Emsculpt procedure but it would seem 6 months should be sufficient time for healing following your plication procedure.

I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Scar tissue strength is fairly close to finished by three months after surgery. By six months most of the maturation of scar tissue has completed as well.

If you’ve had a tummy tuck I suggest you ask your plastic surgeon what he or she recommends.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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