Hi there, I have this tummy pooch right where my belly button is, I've had it for many years probably since I was about nine. Im not sure if it is just excess belly fat or if it is diastasis recti. I have had a baby just over two months ago but My stomach always had this pooch. Please let me know thanks.
March 2, 2017
Answer: Diastasis recti or excess stomach fat? Thank you for the question. Generally speaking, physical examination will allow for differentiation of abdominal wall muscle laxity versus the presence of subcutaneous adipose tissue. Often, especially after pregnancy, it is common to see both present.Ultimately, you will need to do your due diligence and select your plastic surgeon carefully. He/she will examine you and give you recommendations regarding possible surgical options. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.The vast majority of patients who present for tummy tuck surgery benefit from muscle plication; this part of the tummy tuck procedure serves to re-approximate the muscles that have spread during pregnancy or weight gain/loss. Omitting this part of the procedure will potentially leave patients with continued abdominal wall laxity and, in my opinion, a less than optimal result. Best wishes.
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March 2, 2017
Answer: Diastasis recti or excess stomach fat? Thank you for the question. Generally speaking, physical examination will allow for differentiation of abdominal wall muscle laxity versus the presence of subcutaneous adipose tissue. Often, especially after pregnancy, it is common to see both present.Ultimately, you will need to do your due diligence and select your plastic surgeon carefully. He/she will examine you and give you recommendations regarding possible surgical options. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.The vast majority of patients who present for tummy tuck surgery benefit from muscle plication; this part of the tummy tuck procedure serves to re-approximate the muscles that have spread during pregnancy or weight gain/loss. Omitting this part of the procedure will potentially leave patients with continued abdominal wall laxity and, in my opinion, a less than optimal result. Best wishes.
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Answer: Diastasis recti can only be diagnosed by having a physical examination. The issue you’re concerned about is most likely caused by excess belly fat rather than separated abdominal muscles. If that is the case, you are probably a good candidate for liposuction. If you do have torn muscles, this can be fixed during a tummy tuck. In any case, you should wait for at least 6 months after giving birth before seeking out any kind of plastic surgery. If you are still unhappy with the way your stomach looks after 6 months, book a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to get an accurate assessment of which procedure or combination of procedures would work best for you.
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Answer: Diastasis recti can only be diagnosed by having a physical examination. The issue you’re concerned about is most likely caused by excess belly fat rather than separated abdominal muscles. If that is the case, you are probably a good candidate for liposuction. If you do have torn muscles, this can be fixed during a tummy tuck. In any case, you should wait for at least 6 months after giving birth before seeking out any kind of plastic surgery. If you are still unhappy with the way your stomach looks after 6 months, book a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to get an accurate assessment of which procedure or combination of procedures would work best for you.
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