Will diastasis recti repair also restore contour and correct vertical damage? (photos)

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Abdominal doming, separation and expansion is pronounced, along with umbilical hernia. How will normal body contour be restored? Is it true that DR repair only fixes horizontally by no more than 2cm and does not fix vertically? Will I get my abs back post-op and over time with the proper core PT?

Andrew Ray, DO · Answer

Looking at the CT scan your core muscles appear to be well developed with minimal intraabdominal fat. On the two static images you provided you do not appear to have a large diastasis so it is possible that in terms of lateral flank contouring you would have modest improvement with diastasis repair alone. However with liposuction we can improve thing s a bit more typically, and lastly there is a rib reshaping procedure that can be considered as well depending on what your goals area.

To answer all questions bluntly, 
Can your abs be improved or restored. Yes, can we improve contours, yes, the biggest thing during a consult is to make sure and have a blunt discussion with your surgeon and make sure they can set appropriate expectations.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Repairing rectus diastasis involves sewing the rectus muscles together in the midline from the xyphoid to the suprapubic areas.  It will flatten your abdomen and pull in your waist.  Any "vertical" shortening is due to removal of lower abdominal skin and fat.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Diastasis recti (DR) repair typically addresses the horizontal separation of abdominal muscles. While the extent of repair can vary, it is often focused on closing the gap between the rectus abdominis muscles. Vertical repair may depend on the specific case and surgical approach.

Postoperatively, recovery and the restoration of a normal body contour often involve a combination of the surgical procedure and proper postoperative care, including targeted physical therapy for core strength. It's crucial to follow your surgeon's guidance and engage in recommended exercises to optimize the chances of regaining abdominal strength and appearance over time.

Best of luck !

Edgar Serrano, MD · Answer

Diastasis recti is a common pathology with aesthetic and symptomatic problems. Endoscopic surgery (REPA surgery ) allowed us to resolve the parietal defect with plication of recti ( fix vertically) and placement of preaponeurotic reinforcement prosthesis, increasing the safety of the repair, without entering the abdominal cavity, with a short hospitalization and no complications or recurrenceELAp is other option ( lipo + Endoscopic plication of recti )

Will diastasis recti repair also restore contour and correct vertical damage? (photos)

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Answer: Yess! you Will get your abs back post-op

Answer: Yess! you Will get your abs back post-op

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Answer: Yess! you Will get your abs back post-op

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