I am 5'3" and I feel like my belly looks barrel like. Will I lose inches around my waist?
Answer: Diastasis Recti and Becoming Flatter The short answer is yes- you will lose inches around your waist. A diastasis recti (DR) repair involves tightening the midline muscles. Depending on how much muscle weakness you have, and how aggressive your surgeon is, you can lose several inches from your waistline. I let my patients know that a DR acts like an internal corset and pulls your waistline inward. It helps get rid of the bulge appearance of the abdomen. I have pictures of this on my page. Best, Dr. Satey.
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Answer: Diastasis Recti and Becoming Flatter The short answer is yes- you will lose inches around your waist. A diastasis recti (DR) repair involves tightening the midline muscles. Depending on how much muscle weakness you have, and how aggressive your surgeon is, you can lose several inches from your waistline. I let my patients know that a DR acts like an internal corset and pulls your waistline inward. It helps get rid of the bulge appearance of the abdomen. I have pictures of this on my page. Best, Dr. Satey.
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January 29, 2023
Answer: Laparoscopic procedure Thank you for your question regarding results after a laparoscopic procedure.
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January 29, 2023
Answer: Laparoscopic procedure Thank you for your question regarding results after a laparoscopic procedure.
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November 2, 2018
Answer: I am having laparoscopic umbilical hernia and diastasis recti repair surgery. Will my stomach look flat after? The laparoscopic umbilical hernia and diastasis recti repair surgery does not address skin laxity or fat. If the waist was smaller at one time, the waist can likely be reduced through liposuction to those same measurements or smaller provided the muscular and fascial integrity has remained the same.
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November 2, 2018
Answer: I am having laparoscopic umbilical hernia and diastasis recti repair surgery. Will my stomach look flat after? The laparoscopic umbilical hernia and diastasis recti repair surgery does not address skin laxity or fat. If the waist was smaller at one time, the waist can likely be reduced through liposuction to those same measurements or smaller provided the muscular and fascial integrity has remained the same.
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October 2, 2018
Answer: Diastasis recti Dear tracy7bird1,it is unlikely that your waist will significantly reduce in size after laparoscopic surgery. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 2, 2018
Answer: Diastasis recti Dear tracy7bird1,it is unlikely that your waist will significantly reduce in size after laparoscopic surgery. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 8, 2018
Answer: Unless skin is removed and undermined you will not appreciate any change in your overall appearances. You are getting your hernia and diastasis fixed, nothing else. If you are wanting more, you should check with your surgeons if your contours should be improved with this procedure or not.
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October 8, 2018
Answer: Unless skin is removed and undermined you will not appreciate any change in your overall appearances. You are getting your hernia and diastasis fixed, nothing else. If you are wanting more, you should check with your surgeons if your contours should be improved with this procedure or not.
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