I have three wonderful daughters who are the lights of my life but left me with some unfortunate abdominal results. I have a 3 finger width diastasis which is mostly supraumbilical as well as a small umbilical hernia. The diastasis does extend infraumbilically as well but is more shallow and narrower there. I do not have much redundant skin and have good skin integrity with no stretch marks. Is my only option for repair of the diastasis a full abdominoplasty? Willing to travel for results.
Answer: FAB Hello,Thank you for your question. You may be a candidate for the FAB or floating Abdominoplasty procedure. If you do not have much excess skin or fat, but do require diastasis recti repair.Using a small incision in the lower abdomen, this new tummy tuck surgery technique allows the tummy to be tightened and shaped with optimal results. Also referred to as an extended Mini Abdominoplasty, this procedure is an excellent option without the telltale signs as there is no incision around the belly button. Excess skin is removed through the incision; the belly button is temporarily detached and ‘floats’ above the muscles. This allows the muscles to become tightened and reshaped from sternum to pubic area, that is, along the entire length of the abdomen, as opposed to a typical mini tummy tuck where the muscles are only tightened below the belly button. The skin on the abdomen is then made smooth and firm, and the belly button is reattached from the inside with the option of moving it down one or two cm if necessary. To sculpt to an even greater degree, liposuction is performed, resulting in beautiful tight abs with a scar that is minimal and discreet.I recommend that you seek out board certified Plastic Surgeons in your area who perform this procedure and book your in-person consultations. Your Plastic Surgeon will examine you, your skin, and discuss surgical options with you.All the best
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Answer: FAB Hello,Thank you for your question. You may be a candidate for the FAB or floating Abdominoplasty procedure. If you do not have much excess skin or fat, but do require diastasis recti repair.Using a small incision in the lower abdomen, this new tummy tuck surgery technique allows the tummy to be tightened and shaped with optimal results. Also referred to as an extended Mini Abdominoplasty, this procedure is an excellent option without the telltale signs as there is no incision around the belly button. Excess skin is removed through the incision; the belly button is temporarily detached and ‘floats’ above the muscles. This allows the muscles to become tightened and reshaped from sternum to pubic area, that is, along the entire length of the abdomen, as opposed to a typical mini tummy tuck where the muscles are only tightened below the belly button. The skin on the abdomen is then made smooth and firm, and the belly button is reattached from the inside with the option of moving it down one or two cm if necessary. To sculpt to an even greater degree, liposuction is performed, resulting in beautiful tight abs with a scar that is minimal and discreet.I recommend that you seek out board certified Plastic Surgeons in your area who perform this procedure and book your in-person consultations. Your Plastic Surgeon will examine you, your skin, and discuss surgical options with you.All the best
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Rectus diastasis repair without skin excision Its reasonable to approach your rectus diastasis and umbilical hernia repair from a low pelvic incision. This would eliminate a visible scar with underwear on.
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Rectus diastasis repair without skin excision Its reasonable to approach your rectus diastasis and umbilical hernia repair from a low pelvic incision. This would eliminate a visible scar with underwear on.
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Repair of supraumbilical diastasis recti? Dear ejean1127Congratulations on having 3 daughters, you must have your hands full!! Repair of the diastasis is independent of skin excision or re-positioning. What that means to you is if you don't have excess skin, you don't need a full abdominoplasty. Based on your examination, the entire procedure could be done through a small horizontal incision at the level you would have a C-section scar and if needed a peri-umbilical incision. Look for an experienced and well trained Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. See more than one consult and make a well informed decision.
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Repair of supraumbilical diastasis recti? Dear ejean1127Congratulations on having 3 daughters, you must have your hands full!! Repair of the diastasis is independent of skin excision or re-positioning. What that means to you is if you don't have excess skin, you don't need a full abdominoplasty. Based on your examination, the entire procedure could be done through a small horizontal incision at the level you would have a C-section scar and if needed a peri-umbilical incision. Look for an experienced and well trained Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. See more than one consult and make a well informed decision.
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Repair of supraumbilical diastasis recti? There are a variety of surgical procedures or combinations that
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Repair of supraumbilical diastasis recti? There are a variety of surgical procedures or combinations that
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Diastasis recti with no excess skin With minimal to no excess skin , repair of rectus diastasis and repair of umbilical hernia can easily be performed by an incision in the pubic region (roughly the size of C-section). There will be no scar in the belly button rather this will be repaired from the inside through a procedure called floating the umbilicus. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.Good luck !
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Diastasis recti with no excess skin With minimal to no excess skin , repair of rectus diastasis and repair of umbilical hernia can easily be performed by an incision in the pubic region (roughly the size of C-section). There will be no scar in the belly button rather this will be repaired from the inside through a procedure called floating the umbilicus. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.Good luck !
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