Abdominoplasty is designed to tighten and add support to the abdominal wall. Dr. Livingston places permanent sutures to reconnect the facia and repair the diastasis recti to achieve a flatter, firmer tummy contour. This surgery often resolves secondary issues like incontinence and back pain.
Although some surgeons offer laparoscopic surgery to repair only the diastasis recti, Dr. Livingston recommends a full tummy tuck because most patients with diastasis recti also have excess skin, which is removed with a tummy tuck. Closing diastasis rectus decreases the abdominal circumference, which can increase the amount of loose skin. A tummy tuck will not only repair the muscle but remove the excess skin. Board-certified plastic surgeons are trained and qualified to consider the aesthetic benefits as well as reconstructive improvement. These results include reshaping the belly button for a natural belly contour. Also, a careful incision placement to ensure a discreet scar easy to conceal.