Diastasis Recti Abdominis: Closing a 2 "finger" gap lead to noticeable results?

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I have approximately 2 fingers width separation in my rectus abdominis muscles as felt when running my fingers between the muscles in the "crunch" position. I am wondering if having this gap closed surgically will lead to a narrower waistline, per se?

Frank Lista, MD · Answer

Repairing any gap between your abdominal muscles will improve the look of your abdomen. Its difficult to have a really flat tummy if you have a significant rectus diastasis so a two finger gap should be repaired. Repairing a rectus diastasis does not usually add any significant risk or downtime to your surgery and should be performed to give you the best possible overall result.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Is not uncommon for women with or without children to have diastases recti even though the exercise on a regular basis. Repair of the diastases recti should improve the shape of your figure and most certainly tighten-year-old, wall.  a board certified plastic surgeon.

Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

Repairing a rectus diastasis doesn't necessarily mean you will have a narrower waistline. However, you will have an improved abdominal contour (meaning more of a scaphoid or concave appearance versus a convex appearance of the abdomen). Hope this helps! Good luck!

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