Diastasis recti is a widening between the left and right rectus abdominal muscles along the midline. It is especially common during and after pregnancy and can alter abdominal contour.
/ Understanding the condition
Diastasis recti is a widening between the left and right rectus abdominal muscles along the midline. It is especially common during and after pregnancy and can alter abdominal contour.
Many visible concerns reflect normal differences in anatomy, skin structure or the way soft tissue is distributed. Genetics often determine how pronounced a feature is and when it becomes noticeable.
Ageing, hormonal shifts, pregnancy, weight change or everyday movement can alter the skin and supporting tissue over time. These changes are rarely caused by one factor alone.
A consultation can help distinguish a cosmetic concern from a condition that may need medical assessment. The most suitable next step depends on the cause, the area involved and the change someone would like to see.
/ Possible surgical solutions
The right procedure depends on the concern itself, the surrounding anatomy and your goals. That decision is made during consultation.
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A mommy makeover is not one fixed operation. It is a personalised combination of procedures—commonly tummy tuck, breast lift or augmentation, and selected liposuction—performed to address changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding when combining surgery is safe and appropriate.
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Abdominoplasty is the surgical term for a tummy tuck. It removes excess abdominal skin, can repair rectus diastasis and may be combined with limited liposuction. This page uses the formal surgical term for patients researching the procedure in greater clinical detail.
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Mini abdominoplasty is a more limited form of abdominal contouring designed for selected patients whose skin excess and laxity are concentrated below the navel. It uses a shorter lower-abdominal incision than a full abdominoplasty and may be combined with limited liposuction where appropriate.
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