I am wanting to know in what types of hernia repairs is the repair of the diastasis a requirement? If closing the diastasis would prevent the reoccurrence of a hernia does this require the use of a plastic surgeon or does a general surgeon suffice for the procedure.
Answer: Diastasis Recti Surgery and Hernia Repair Thank you for your great question. You are correct, repairing the hernia and diastasis recti simultaneously can help prevent the hernia from re-occurring. Both conditions can be repaired simultaneously and is ideal. For optimal results, I recommend having an in person consultation with a highly skilled board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in diastasis recti and hernia repair.
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Answer: Diastasis Recti Surgery and Hernia Repair Thank you for your great question. You are correct, repairing the hernia and diastasis recti simultaneously can help prevent the hernia from re-occurring. Both conditions can be repaired simultaneously and is ideal. For optimal results, I recommend having an in person consultation with a highly skilled board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in diastasis recti and hernia repair.
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Answer: Best options A cosmetic general surgeon or Plastic Surgeon would be best to fix your concerns. The diastasis repair is best fixed at the time of an abdominoplasty and a multitude of problems can also be repaired from the pregnancy.
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Answer: Best options A cosmetic general surgeon or Plastic Surgeon would be best to fix your concerns. The diastasis repair is best fixed at the time of an abdominoplasty and a multitude of problems can also be repaired from the pregnancy.
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October 1, 2020
Answer: Hernia repair Dear halex25, finding the right Dr. is extremely challenging especially with the number of online platforms and resources available. There a lot of great Dr's available. Make sure he/she is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Definitely check to make sure your choice specializes in the procedure you want and spend the time to read through patient testimonials. There is a number of different sites where you can check for reviews (Realself, yelp, google, etc.).You can always pick up the phone and call around also, find an office you feel comfortable with and set up a few consultations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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October 1, 2020
Answer: Hernia repair Dear halex25, finding the right Dr. is extremely challenging especially with the number of online platforms and resources available. There a lot of great Dr's available. Make sure he/she is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Definitely check to make sure your choice specializes in the procedure you want and spend the time to read through patient testimonials. There is a number of different sites where you can check for reviews (Realself, yelp, google, etc.).You can always pick up the phone and call around also, find an office you feel comfortable with and set up a few consultations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 27, 2019
Answer: Diastasis Recti Thank you for submitting you concerns.Based on your concerns, you would need a hernia repair not a Diastasis Recti repair. I would suggest you consult with a Board-certified plastic surgeon for optimal results.
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February 27, 2019
Answer: Diastasis Recti Thank you for submitting you concerns.Based on your concerns, you would need a hernia repair not a Diastasis Recti repair. I would suggest you consult with a Board-certified plastic surgeon for optimal results.
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February 24, 2019
Answer: Hernia repair and diastasis Thanks for your inquiry, I, too like many of my colleagues who answered you, am a board certified plastic surgeon and general surgeon. A general surgeon cn repair a hernia in many ways and in isolation of a full diastasis of the rectus muscle. For example and hernia can be fixed laproscopically, in which case the diastasis would remain. Also the true hernia defect could be fixed directly say around the umbilicus through a small incision and the diastasis would be left untreated. I do believe a full diastasis repair "could" reduce the likelihood of some hernias. Remember if the skin of the abdomen is not concurrently addressed during a diastasis repair, the skin may gather or bunch. Please ask your surgical team to comment.
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February 24, 2019
Answer: Hernia repair and diastasis Thanks for your inquiry, I, too like many of my colleagues who answered you, am a board certified plastic surgeon and general surgeon. A general surgeon cn repair a hernia in many ways and in isolation of a full diastasis of the rectus muscle. For example and hernia can be fixed laproscopically, in which case the diastasis would remain. Also the true hernia defect could be fixed directly say around the umbilicus through a small incision and the diastasis would be left untreated. I do believe a full diastasis repair "could" reduce the likelihood of some hernias. Remember if the skin of the abdomen is not concurrently addressed during a diastasis repair, the skin may gather or bunch. Please ask your surgical team to comment.
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