Before and after photos of thin women hard to find. Does thin connective tissue mean the abdomen will never be flat? (photo)

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I am not overweight at all. I am having a hard time finding before and after photos of patients who had their hernia/diastasis recti fixed post babies. Also, can the fascia/connective tissue be tightened enough to hold the abdominal wall in again? Or if it is too thin will the abdominals still hang out even after the muscles are sewn back together?

Kyle Song, MD · Answer

You're right.  It is hard to find pics of thin patients who've had tummy tucks!  But it's not because the results are not as great as other patients.  The same concerns can still be treated and greatly improved -- loose skin, stretch marks, rectus diastasis.  Although your abdominal wall is thinner and has less fatty tissue, the fascial layer should have equal integrity to another's.  Here's a link to my photo gallery, case 2 is a thin, athletic woman who had a tummy tuck for these exact concerns.

Sean Younai, MD, FACS · Answer

thin women who have loose abdominal skin often have no choice but to get a tummy tuck in order to look good. As shown in your pictures, you have weak abdominal wall, and even an umbilical hernia. An abdominoplasty tightens the abdominal wall and give you a tight and flat tummy.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

The abdomen is 3-dimensional, while flatness is a 2-D concept so it is important to understand all of the factors that influence the shape of the abdominal area. Tightening the skin, repairing a muscle separation when necessary, and removing localized external fat are all important. Internal fat, muscle tone from exercise, and body type also influence the shape of the abdomen. Muscle repair is very reliable.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you want a flatter abdomen and a possible hernia repaired, some type of surgical intervention will be necessary.  The plication will be the essential feature.  I have not seen a plication fail in hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of tummy tucks.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

David Stoker, MD · Answer

It looks like you will benefit from a repair of your diastasis and possible umbilical hernia.  The location of the scar will be an important consideration for you to discuss with your surgeon in planning your best options. Good luck.

Before and after photos of thin women hard to find. Does thin connective tissue mean the abdomen will never be flat? (photo)

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Before and after photos of thin women hard to find. Does thin connective tissue mean the abdomen will never be flat? (photo)

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Answer: Before and after photos of thin women hard to find. Does thin connective tissue mean the abdomen will never be flat?

Answer: Before and after photos of thin women hard to find. Does thin connective tissue mean the abdomen will never be flat?

Answer: Diastasis repair

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