I have a mild umbilical hernia and Diastasis Recti. My primary doctor gave me a plastic surgery referral, but based on my online research abdominal surgery looks gruesome! Even after healing, the scarring is so unsightly. Health and function are super important to me, but so are aesthetics. Can these types of surgeries be done without significant scarring? Can they actually improve appearance? Would you suggest other approaches than surgery for a better aesthetic outcome?
October 12, 2022
Answer: Diastasis Recti Surgery and Hernia Repair Thank you for your questions and expressing your valid concerns. The most important decision you will make is to find a highly skilled board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is a diastasis recti expert. Both the umbilical hernia and diastasis recti can be corrected simultaneously which is ideal to lower the chances of hernia re-occurrence. If you qualify for a tummy tuck, it will address these areas as well as remove excess skin, and the belly button is reconstructed. Both functionally and aesthetically this procedure is highly rewarding. Unfortunately, any surgery will leave a scar, however, a highly skilled surgeon will be able to minimize the appearance of the scar based on their closure technique. It's also important the incision be low and hidden under the bikini line. I would highly recommend scheduling an in person consultation to come up with a customized plan for your individual needs.
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October 12, 2022
Answer: Diastasis Recti Surgery and Hernia Repair Thank you for your questions and expressing your valid concerns. The most important decision you will make is to find a highly skilled board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is a diastasis recti expert. Both the umbilical hernia and diastasis recti can be corrected simultaneously which is ideal to lower the chances of hernia re-occurrence. If you qualify for a tummy tuck, it will address these areas as well as remove excess skin, and the belly button is reconstructed. Both functionally and aesthetically this procedure is highly rewarding. Unfortunately, any surgery will leave a scar, however, a highly skilled surgeon will be able to minimize the appearance of the scar based on their closure technique. It's also important the incision be low and hidden under the bikini line. I would highly recommend scheduling an in person consultation to come up with a customized plan for your individual needs.
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May 9, 2019
Answer: Diastasis Recti Repair and Hernia You should not trade a tummy tuck scar if you do not want the tighter skin that comes along with it.Your hernia could be fixed laparoscopically with minimal scarring. The diastasis recti may not need to be fixed at all unless you have symptoms.
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May 9, 2019
Answer: Diastasis Recti Repair and Hernia You should not trade a tummy tuck scar if you do not want the tighter skin that comes along with it.Your hernia could be fixed laparoscopically with minimal scarring. The diastasis recti may not need to be fixed at all unless you have symptoms.
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