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?
Answer: What is the best treatment for diastasis recti and umbilical hernia? (photos) Unable to see your anatomy clearly from the photos. Unless the defects are very small where I would recommend umbilical and diastatis recti repair, a small scar TT would address both the loose skin and the lax abdominal wall as to give a nice, flat youthful contour to the abdomen and a more youthful belly button. The umbilical hernia can also be repaired with the small scar TT.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: What is the best treatment for diastasis recti and umbilical hernia? (photos) Unable to see your anatomy clearly from the photos. Unless the defects are very small where I would recommend umbilical and diastatis recti repair, a small scar TT would address both the loose skin and the lax abdominal wall as to give a nice, flat youthful contour to the abdomen and a more youthful belly button. The umbilical hernia can also be repaired with the small scar TT.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Umbilical Hernia and Diastasis Recti The short answer is- both can be treated with an abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck) which incorporates a diastasis recti repair (midline muscle repair through a muscle plication). At the time of the surgery, your surgeon can also correct the umbilical hernia in an open fashion - with or without a mesh - depending on the size of the hernia. Rule of thumb is less than a 2cm hernia can be repaired primarily without mesh. This will not only act like an internal corset at tighten you internally, it will fix your umbilical hernia and eliminate all of the redundant skin of the upper and lower abdomen. The trade off is an incision within the bikini line (depending on who your surgeon is), and a neo-umbilicus (new belly button). I strongly urge you to look at before and after pictures of the surgeon you choose- incision placement and the creation of an innie-belly button are crucial.
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Answer: Umbilical Hernia and Diastasis Recti The short answer is- both can be treated with an abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck) which incorporates a diastasis recti repair (midline muscle repair through a muscle plication). At the time of the surgery, your surgeon can also correct the umbilical hernia in an open fashion - with or without a mesh - depending on the size of the hernia. Rule of thumb is less than a 2cm hernia can be repaired primarily without mesh. This will not only act like an internal corset at tighten you internally, it will fix your umbilical hernia and eliminate all of the redundant skin of the upper and lower abdomen. The trade off is an incision within the bikini line (depending on who your surgeon is), and a neo-umbilicus (new belly button). I strongly urge you to look at before and after pictures of the surgeon you choose- incision placement and the creation of an innie-belly button are crucial.
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March 10, 2020
Answer: Disastasis recti and umbilical hernia repair It is possible to repair the diastasis recti and the umbilical hernia through a trans-umbilical access. It is usually referred to as endoscopic assisted abdominoplasty.
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March 10, 2020
Answer: Disastasis recti and umbilical hernia repair It is possible to repair the diastasis recti and the umbilical hernia through a trans-umbilical access. It is usually referred to as endoscopic assisted abdominoplasty.
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October 1, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Dear ajricc00,
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October 1, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Dear ajricc00,
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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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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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