Is it possible to close diastasis recti with the frequency laser instead of a full tummy tuck?

Don't waste your money on nonsurgical treatments of rectus diastasis. If you have an anatomic muscle separation, the gap may be narrowed by muscle toning technologies such as Emsculpt but that is not the same as repair, and if you have a hernia it could be risky. If you do not have significant skin excess, then a mini abdominoplasty with umbilical float can repair both the hernia and the diastasis, with a low and short scar.

Hello Lisa, Thank you for your question. Patients elect to have surgeries of all kinds all year round. The likelihood of infection due to sweating is not something commonly seen. After surgery, all aftercare instructions from your surgeon should be followed.Keeping the incisions clean, changing dressings, avoiding smoking, and eating a healthy diet should help the healing process. Once the drains come out, the ports will naturally close, and you should be fine. Call your surgeon's office to voice concerns so they can help you directly.

Dear Lisa Wu,
If you have diastasis recti, then your only solution is surgery in order to tighten the muscles. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Photos would be helpful to eBay your abdomen. In general RF tightens skin. A significant muscle diastasis would require a surgical repair. If you have to extra skin and the diastasis is he only issue, a laparoscopic repair can be done in conjunction with a general surgeon. Laprascopic surgery leaves a few very small scars. An in person consultation would be most helpful in your case.