Remaining diastasis. Can this be repaired without a complete redo?

Dear lsbdn421,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

An examination is needed to determine if the contour that concerns you is related to muscle wall laxity, subcutaneous fat, or visceral/internal fat. If it is laxity then surgical repair is the way to address it. If it is subcutaneous fat then liposuction should give improvement. If it is internal fat then weight loss is needed as surgical interventions cannot address it.

Hello @lsbdn421, thank you for your question. Diastasis recti refers to the separation of the abdominal muscles, and it commonly occurs in pregnant women or those who have had multiple pregnancies. The extent of the separation can vary, and in some cases, a small separation may persist even after attempting exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles. This remaining diastasis can be repaired, however it needs surgical intervention. The scar depends on the surgical technique of the specialist performing surgery, and what he sees would be better and less noticeable. For me, I strive to make the scar as minimal and low as possible to achieve the best results. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).