Separated abdominal muscles can leave your midsection looking rounded or weak even when you’re eating well and exercising. This concern is often linked to pregnancy, weight changes, or abdominal stretching over time.
At Repta Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ, Dr. Remus Repta performs tummy tuck surgery for concerns that may include loose skin, stubborn fat, and weakened or separated abdominal muscles. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Repta brings surgical training and body contouring experience to abdominal procedures.
What Are Separated Abdominal Muscles?
Separated abdominal muscles are often called diastasis recti. This happens when the connective tissue between the left and right abdominal muscles stretches and widens, creating a larger gap along the midline.
You may notice a protruding belly, a weaker core, or a gap that becomes more pronounced when you sit up or strain.
Exercise can help strengthen surrounding muscles, but it can’t always close a larger separation. When the separation persists and continues to cause cosmetic or functional concerns, surgical repair may be necessary.
How a Tummy Tuck Can Help
A tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, can repair separated abdominal muscles during the same procedure used to remove excess skin and smooth the abdomen.
During surgery, Dr. Repta can tighten the abdominal wall, remove loose skin, and improve the shape of the midsection.
A tummy tuck can help improve:
- A lower belly bulge
- Loose or stretched abdominal skin
- Muscle separation after pregnancy
- Skin laxity after weight loss
- Lower abdominal stretch marks
- Stubborn fat in the midsection
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Why Muscle Repair Matters
Tightening the abdominal wall can improve a rounded or protruding contour caused by diastasis recti. Without muscle repair, removing skin alone may not fully correct issues caused by deeper abdominal wall laxity.
Your consultation helps determine whether muscle separation is part of what you’re seeing. Dr. Repta can examine your abdomen and explain whether a full tummy tuck, modified plan, or another body contouring option fits your needs.
Talk About Tummy Tuck Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ
A tummy tuck can often repair separated abdominal muscles while improving loose skin and lower belly contour.
For an abdominal evaluation with Dr. Remus Repta at Repta Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ, contact us or call 855-377-3782.
