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If you are in need of diastasis recti repair surgery in the Bethesda area, turn to the body plastic surgery expert at Maia Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD. The abdomen muscles are responsible for creating a tight and flat abdomen. When these muscles are stretched due to excessive weight gain or pregnancy, they can become loose and separated. This can create an abdomen “pooch” that cannot be flattened with diet or exercise. Diastasis recti repair surgery is a type of tummy tuck plastic surgery that repairs the abdomen muscles and tightens the midsection, available at Maia Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase near Bethesda, MD.

The abdomen muscles that create the “six-pack” on toned, tight stomachs are the muscles that can be stretched and separated with weight gain. In women, diastasis recti usually occurs from pregnancy. Multiple pregnancies, large deliveries and multiple birth pregnancies are common causes of abdominal muscle separation. For men, diastasis recti can occur due to excess weight gain (this can occur in women as well, but it is less common). The symptoms are a protrusion and laxity in the abdomen, from below the belly button up to below the breast bone.

Tummy Tuck with Diastasis Recti Repair

Diastasis recti repair can be performed on its own to suture the abdomen muscles back together to strengthen the abdomen wall. However, it is common for a tummy tuck or liposuction to be completed during the same procedure. Combining the repair of the abdominal muscles with the removal of excess skin and fat can create a flat, tighter stomach. Both women and men with diastasis recti and flabby stomach tissue can benefit from this procedure, resulting in a slimmer, firmer abdomen without the “pooch” caused by protruding muscles.

Separated abdomen muscles, or diastasis recti, is a common issue that can change the appearance of your stomach and weaken your core. If you want to restore your abdomen wall and flatten your tummy, contact us at Maia Plastic Surgery. We offer diastasis recti repair surgery and tummy tucks at our clinic in the Bethesda, MD, area.

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Selecting a surgeon: After having two children and weight fluctuations over the years I was left with complete loss of volume in my breasts. I had four consultations with other surgeons but after comparing their photos to Dr Maia’s and meeting her in person, I knew she was my doctor. We talked about my lifestyle - being a mom and a professional, I didn’t want to be too big, but I’m curvy so I didn’t want to go too small for my frame either. She let me try on sizes and once I selected she agreed it was a good fit for my frame. Post op recovery: I was a smoker and had quit prior to surgery but she was very honest and adamant in telling me how important it was that I did not smoke. (I honestly needed the lecture and the transparency about what could happen if I did start smoking before surgery and post-op.) Because I was formerly a pretty heavy smoker, it did cause some issues after surgery with wound closing and she was SO diligent and on top of it seeing me once and week and squeezing me in for appointments between surgeries and patients. She prescribed different things to address the would closure issues before they really became a problem. Being able to have text message access to the office was great when I had questions and she even accommodated my schedule when I couldn’t be seen in person to send progress photos so that she could check on me. 3 months post op: I’m so happy with the results of my surgery and am so glad I waited to find the right doctor. She’s an artist! They look natural, fit my body shape and they haven’t even fully “dropped and fluffed” yet. Would highly recommend… comparing her patient photos to other surgeons will end your search. I feel so much better in my body thanks to Dr Maia.

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