Why does my belly split in the middle it bothers me a lot. (photos)

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Why does my stomache split in the middle really bad?like I'm super skinny but my stomache bothers me it's really bad will someone please answer my question I can't find anything on the internet about this I've never seen anyone with this kind of Stomache

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

I'm not 100% sure what your concern is, but it seems to be that you don't like the way the small amount of abdominal fat you have creates two different “landscapes” on your abdomen. That stubborn “pooch” on your lower abdomen can be removed with liposuction or a noninvasive fat-elimination technique, such as Vanquish, CoolSculpting or Thermi. I'd advise you to consult a board-certified dermatologist who can evaluate your anatomy, ask you specific questions about your concerns, and make recommendations so that you'll be happier with your figure.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

You ask why your belly splits in the middle and then post no picture of the middle of your belly so it is very hard to answer your question. In general, a split down the middle of the abdomen between the rectus muscles is completely normal and actually can be quite an attractive feature. If the distance is exaggerated, this can be from diastasis recti and can possible be repaired with surgery.Hope this helps!

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

Without photos, hard to say. If you have had children, you could have developed diastasis recti which is when the muscles in the abdomen stretch or split. This can be corrected with surgery. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be examined and discuss. Best of luck.

Mark H. Peters, MD · Answer

Although I would need a picture from the front to be sure, you likely have a separation of the muscles in the stomach.  It is called diastasis recti and produces a bulge in the midline of the upper abdomen.  The most common cause is pregnancy but can be the result of repeated heavy lifting, rapid weight gain, or genetics.  Correction is usually regarded as cosmetic and can be done using an endoscopic approach or simultaneously with an abdominoplasty. Consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon is your best bet and good luck.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Based on your pictures your abdomen looks stellar.
It would probably help if you post pictures from the front or different angles.
If you had previous pregnancies and you may have buses that ration medically called at diastases recti.
The treatment for muscle separation is a full abdominal plasty which you don't appear to need.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

Why does my belly split in the middle it bothers me a lot. (photos)

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