Mom of 3, 35yrs, 143lbs, confirmed diastasis recti. Would airsculpt help? (Photo)

AirSculpt is a minimally invasive body contouring procedure that may be suitable for individuals looking to remove excess fat with minimal downtime. Given your situation—being five months postpartum with a confirmed diastasis recti and limited availability for recovery—AirSculpt could potentially be an option for you.

Here are a few considerations:

Diastasis Recti: AirSculpt primarily addresses fat removal and does not correct muscle separation. Since you have a diastasis recti with a three-finger gap, you may need to continue working on strengthening your core muscles either through physical therapy or other exercises, as AirSculpt will not resolve this condition.

Downtime: AirSculpt typically requires minimal downtime compared to more invasive procedures like a tummy tuck. Most patients can return to daily activities within 24 to 48 hours, which aligns with your need for a procedure that accommodates your schedule as a busy mom.

Weight and Goals: You mentioned that your current weight is 143 lbs and your goal is 125 lbs. While AirSculpt can assist in contouring and removing stubborn fat, achieving your ideal weight through diet and exercise will complement the results. It is often recommended to be close to your target weight before undergoing body contouring procedures to achieve the best results.

Consultation: Ultimately, the best way to determine if you are a good candidate for AirSculpt is to consult with a qualified provider. They can assess your specific anatomy, discuss your goals, and determine the most suitable approach for your needs.

It's always important to discuss all your concerns and goals with your healthcare provider to ensure you choose the best procedure for your individual circumstances.

There are four tissue variables that determine what the abdomen looks like.
Two of these are pregnancy related.
They are.1) abdominal skim, laxity due to previous pregnancies or significant weight loss.2) excess subcutaneous fat.3) muscle separation from previous pregnancies.4) excess visceral or intra-abdominal fat.
In your case, it looks like you have mild skin laxity, relatively thin that layers of subcutaneous fat.
You have a bulging abdominal wall, which is either related to muscle separation, excess visceral, fat or both.
Differentiating visceral fat versus muscle separation is fairly straightforward and it’s best done during an examination with your plastic surgeon.
Excess visceral fat can only be reduced with weight loss.
Individuals who have access visceral fat cannot have a flat abdomen without weight loss.
Liposuction only removes subcutaneous fat.
In your case subcutaneous fat is not the primary issue.
All people will see some change from having fat removed, but those who have thick layers of fat and no other issues are going to be the best candidates.
Treatments should be based on having a clear understanding with the primary, secondary, or tertiary problem is.
In your case, your best course of action is to continue working on weight loss. this will help reduce visceral fat, which will most likely have the greatest impact.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD