I have an umbilical hernia and diastasis recti (two fingers).The thing is I have 110 pounds,71 cms waist and Im a active person.I dont have much loose skin in my tummy so I dont want to get a tummy tuck.I've managed to close my diastasis two fingers in six months I am feeling a slight pain around the navel and I resent the small lump in my belly.Could be repair my hernia and diastasis in the same operation with the incision in my navel? Who could do this operation a general surgeon or a plastic surgeon?
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Diastasis would be unusual. I would be concerned that there is a hernia that is present as well. At any rate, open repair would be effective and could take care of loose skin. Kenneth Hughes, MD male tummy tuck Los Angeles, CA
Thank you for your question and a very important one. You have a very nice abdomen for having three kids with twins. The abdomen is. Stretched and will only come back a certain amount which you probably have by this time. Exercise can tighten the muscle but not really close the gap between th...
I would definetely consult with a plastic surgeon. Diastasis repairs and tummy tucks are done as open surgeries and are not covered by insurance but a portion of the anesthesia may be covered because of the potential mesh removal and hernia repair and depending on your insurance. See your...
