I have been told I have diastasis. I am 32, 5'7 145lbs. I have never been pregnant, or really been overweight. My weight has only fluctuated within a range of 10lbs. I have had multiple laparoscopic surgeries for endometriosis as well as a TAH/BSO. Could these surgeries be the cause of my weak fascia?
January 20, 2016
Answer: Why would I have diastasis? I have never been pregnant or really overweight. Thank you for your excellent question. Unfortunately it is impossible to truly know the reason for the separation of your abdominal muscles, or diastasis. Though pregnancy and significant weight gain are the most commonly associated risk factors, you may have a propensity towards looser skin and tissues or weakening of the tissues from the laparoscopic port sites. See an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss your available treatment options.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: Why would I have diastasis? I have never been pregnant or really overweight. Thank you for your excellent question. Unfortunately it is impossible to truly know the reason for the separation of your abdominal muscles, or diastasis. Though pregnancy and significant weight gain are the most commonly associated risk factors, you may have a propensity towards looser skin and tissues or weakening of the tissues from the laparoscopic port sites. See an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss your available treatment options.
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Answer: Diastasis Without Pregnancy or Weight Gain Thank you for posting your interesting question. Diastasis or separation of the abdominal muscles usually is the result of pregnancy; however, diastasis can occur on its own like belly button and abdominal hernias. If you feel that your abdomen sticks out when you stand up, due to this diastasis of your rectus abdominal muscles, then you may be a candidate for a tummy tuck. If your abdomen does not bother you and the diastasis was only found on routine examination by your physician then I would not do anything about it. Only hernias have to be surgically corrected. I recommend that if you are concerned about your abdominal contour, have a consultation with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can examine you, answer your questions and offer a treatment plan. Best wishes, Dr. Richard Swift
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Answer: Diastasis Without Pregnancy or Weight Gain Thank you for posting your interesting question. Diastasis or separation of the abdominal muscles usually is the result of pregnancy; however, diastasis can occur on its own like belly button and abdominal hernias. If you feel that your abdomen sticks out when you stand up, due to this diastasis of your rectus abdominal muscles, then you may be a candidate for a tummy tuck. If your abdomen does not bother you and the diastasis was only found on routine examination by your physician then I would not do anything about it. Only hernias have to be surgically corrected. I recommend that if you are concerned about your abdominal contour, have a consultation with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can examine you, answer your questions and offer a treatment plan. Best wishes, Dr. Richard Swift
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