Is it Possible to Have Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair?

Yes, it is definitely possible to do a tummy tuck without the plication, muscle repair, portion of the procedure.  You may want to discuss with your surgeon the possibility of doing muscle repair if he/she indeed encounters diastasis recti during your procedure, and leave it up to him/her as a decision durign surgery.  However, if you don't want it, them tell your surgeon not to do it.  Your body, your call.  I hope this helps.

Thank you for the question.

Yes, it is possible to have the tummy tuck procedure done without  muscle plication.  Whether you are a good candidate for this option will depend on your physical examination.

Generally speaking,  it  is unusual to see a patient who has had 2 pregnancies and who has had 60 pound weight gain/loss  who does not have  separation of the rectus muscles of the abdomen. 

Again, it will be in your best interests to be examined in person by well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons before making a determination  to “skip” the muscle plication  part of the tummy tuck procedure.  Keep in mind that for the average patient the plication does significantly improve  the end results of surgery.

Best wishes.