Can I get lower ab repair only? (Photo)

It is common to have abdominal laxity below the belly button after pregnancy. These muscles can be tightened with a small horizontal incision similar to a C-section scar. The scar can be very low and hidden and the muscles tightened back into place.

If there is a muscle separation (diastasis) in the lower abdomen and there are no issues with the upper abdomen, then a mini tummy tuck is the perfect choice. It could use your existing C-section scar, and possibly remove a small amount of skin if necessary.

Dear ginvan02,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Yes, it should be possible to use your old C-section scar and elevate the skin off the central portion of yourrectus abdominous muscles, and repair them from your belly button down to the top of your pubic bone. No skin needs to be removed unless you request it. This should help to flatten your lower abdomen which address is your concern. Best wishes.

You'd be a great candidate for a mini tummy tuck. I'd suggest tightening the entire abdominal wall. You'll have some excess skin that would need to be removed though a small bikini incision. I think you'd have an amazing result.

It appears that your lower abdominal wall needs repair. This can be done through a c-section incision.

If your abdominal muscles are stretched, they can be repaired with the mini tuck. However, if you are stretched from issues like food allergies, surgery will not be helpful.

Hello,
It is possible to stitch the lower abdominal muscles along the midline through a C-section incision. However, this does not always work effectively. The stronger the muscles, the more effective the stitches are. If the muscles are weak and thin, tightly placed plication sutures can tear the muscle and render them ineffective. In such cases, unfortunately, the procedure may not yield the desired results. For situations where the muscles are weak, adding a mesh along with the plication would be a better solution.

Yes you can repair abdominal separation in the area below the belly button. The incision will be larger than a c-section scar. Skin does not need to be removed but in most cases it is recommended. I encourage you to begin by visiting a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more about the procedure. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.