Is laparoscopic repair less efficient than traditional diastasis recti repair?

All of this can be repaired at the same time without any mesh as well as having the breast surgery done. It will not be covered with insurance, however. As long as the hernia is truly umbilical, this is easily fixed at the same time as repairing the diastasis recti. Professionally speaking, I...

While there could just be cosmetic reasons for the bulge, it would be best to have a CAT scan done first to make sure that you don’t have a hernia from the previous surgeries. If there is a hernia, this needs to be fixed first before you do any cosmetic work. If it’s truly just uneven fat and...

There could be a few reasons for the abdominal protrusion. Yes of course the weakness in the abdominal wall could be one of them, but in addition, the loose skin folding over itself can be uncomfortable and give a fuller look. Finally you have to consider the amount of excess fat in the area...

Hi, sorry to hear that you are experiencing problems following your previous surgery. The muscle and skin repair should stretch a little and become more comfortable over time. Scars take 12-18 months to fully mature, and I would recommend a regular regime of massage and moisturisation to...

How long ago was your surgery? Did they do liposuction during the repair? From the posted photos it appears that you may have a modest amount of swelling still. My guess is that your muscles are repaired adequately but if no liposuction was done you would likely significantly benefit from good...

Yes that seems like a reasonable amount. The scar tissue will relax over time and a portion of separation will return. Normal separation between the rectus muscles is generally 1-2cm. Additionally your abdomen looks flat and appropriate. No issues from my perspective