Hello, I have severe diastasis recti from what I can tell. My belly looks like I'm still pregnant and it's almost been a year. I was wondering if I get tummy tuck will my diastasis recti be fixed or included? Will my tummy be flat after? And should I get lipo suction on the flanks etc to help look slimmer? Currently I look overweight in shirts because of my belly bulge and some fat around the surrounding area. I am losing more weight now to help it look better after. Thank you for your time.
July 13, 2023
Answer: Yes, your diastasis recti will be corrected during your tummy tuck The diastasis recti is fixed during the tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. This is fixed by tightening (aka plicating) the rectus muscles back together. This is the “internal” part of a tummy tuck that allows for a flatter midsection. After the muscle is tightened the skin is tightened as well. As far as liposuction, you need to ask your board-certified plastic surgeon if they perform liposuction at the same time as their tummy tuck. Some surgeons do not. I love performing liposuction at the time of my tummy tucks because it really sculpts the waistline. Good luck with getting that flatter abdomen.
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July 13, 2023
Answer: Yes, your diastasis recti will be corrected during your tummy tuck The diastasis recti is fixed during the tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. This is fixed by tightening (aka plicating) the rectus muscles back together. This is the “internal” part of a tummy tuck that allows for a flatter midsection. After the muscle is tightened the skin is tightened as well. As far as liposuction, you need to ask your board-certified plastic surgeon if they perform liposuction at the same time as their tummy tuck. Some surgeons do not. I love performing liposuction at the time of my tummy tucks because it really sculpts the waistline. Good luck with getting that flatter abdomen.
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June 25, 2023
Answer: Better to wait Hello, muscle tightening during the tummy tuck will help your tummy look flatter. And I also recommend liposuction to upper abdomen and flanks at the same time. But as you say you are losing more weight that is more appropriate to wait untill you reach a stable period for your weight because the fluctuations on weight will affect the final result. Regards.
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June 25, 2023
Answer: Better to wait Hello, muscle tightening during the tummy tuck will help your tummy look flatter. And I also recommend liposuction to upper abdomen and flanks at the same time. But as you say you are losing more weight that is more appropriate to wait untill you reach a stable period for your weight because the fluctuations on weight will affect the final result. Regards.
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June 15, 2023
Answer: Severe diastasis recti tummy Dear SweetSeoul,
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June 15, 2023
Answer: Severe diastasis recti tummy Dear SweetSeoul,
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