After having twins and another child, my abdominal muscles have stretched apart, causing about a 3 inch space between the two. Can I get the diastasis recti repaired without having a full tummy tuck? If this can be done, how would a surgeon go about doing it? And will it create more excess skin? Perhaps a mini tummy tuck would be better?
Answer: Diastasis recti The degree of separation that you are describing is borderline for an endoscopic assisted tummy tuck which does not necessarily remove skin.It very much depends whether you are abdominal skin still looks elastic or has significant stretchmarks. In the presence of stretch marks, the endoscopic assisted technique does not work well.The surgical procedure can take place through the umbilicus or the C-section scar if you have one. there is frequently a small hernia around the umbilicus in situations like yours and it would require repair. When tightening the muscles, the skin also gathers together and liposuction to the central part of the abdomen is generally required.Because the umbilicus needs to be floated for this procedure it is then reattached to the abdominal wall either in the same position or slightly lower which puts some tension in the upper part of the abdominal skin and then requires a small amount of skin reduction at the C-section scar level.
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Answer: Diastasis recti The degree of separation that you are describing is borderline for an endoscopic assisted tummy tuck which does not necessarily remove skin.It very much depends whether you are abdominal skin still looks elastic or has significant stretchmarks. In the presence of stretch marks, the endoscopic assisted technique does not work well.The surgical procedure can take place through the umbilicus or the C-section scar if you have one. there is frequently a small hernia around the umbilicus in situations like yours and it would require repair. When tightening the muscles, the skin also gathers together and liposuction to the central part of the abdomen is generally required.Because the umbilicus needs to be floated for this procedure it is then reattached to the abdominal wall either in the same position or slightly lower which puts some tension in the upper part of the abdominal skin and then requires a small amount of skin reduction at the C-section scar level.
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Answer: Is a Tummy Tuck Required to Fix Diastasis Recti? A tummy tuck is not required in order to have a diastasis recti repair. However only the Hourglass Tummy Tuck procedure will close the muscle separation as well remove the excessive skin laxity. The result is a sculpted contoured hourglass profile and the recovery time for both procedures are very similar.
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Answer: Is a Tummy Tuck Required to Fix Diastasis Recti? A tummy tuck is not required in order to have a diastasis recti repair. However only the Hourglass Tummy Tuck procedure will close the muscle separation as well remove the excessive skin laxity. The result is a sculpted contoured hourglass profile and the recovery time for both procedures are very similar.
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January 2, 2022
Answer: Is a Tummy Tuck Required to Fix Diastasis Recti? Thanks for the question and this a very common scenario of discussion. To get a good results, patients go for full tummy tuck and muscle repair at the same time and i also perform liposuction to get ideal results. Please see my results to get better idea of the outcome. Performing only muscle repair will get muscle tightening but willed to loose hanging skin.
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January 2, 2022
Answer: Is a Tummy Tuck Required to Fix Diastasis Recti? Thanks for the question and this a very common scenario of discussion. To get a good results, patients go for full tummy tuck and muscle repair at the same time and i also perform liposuction to get ideal results. Please see my results to get better idea of the outcome. Performing only muscle repair will get muscle tightening but willed to loose hanging skin.
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June 20, 2017
Answer: Muscle Repair and Excess Skin If you have excess skin already, especially above the belly button you will have excess skin and you won't be satisfied with the results. In my experience, the only way to eliminate and improve skin laxity (at this time) is to excise it. The muscle repair will address the contour and the diastase's but will not address the skin laxity. Best, Dr. RG
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June 20, 2017
Answer: Muscle Repair and Excess Skin If you have excess skin already, especially above the belly button you will have excess skin and you won't be satisfied with the results. In my experience, the only way to eliminate and improve skin laxity (at this time) is to excise it. The muscle repair will address the contour and the diastase's but will not address the skin laxity. Best, Dr. RG
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March 7, 2017
Answer: Diastasis repair Diastasis recti, speration of the muscles, can be repaired without performing a tummy tuck. It will not address any associated skin laxity or localized fat.
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March 7, 2017
Answer: Diastasis repair Diastasis recti, speration of the muscles, can be repaired without performing a tummy tuck. It will not address any associated skin laxity or localized fat.
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