It is not fat
It may cause a central bulge that does not resolve with diet or exercise alone. It is different from a hernia, though both may coexist.
Tummy tuck
Diastasis recti and tummy tuck
Diastasis is separation of the rectus muscles along the abdominal midline. It may develop after pregnancy or significant weight changes.
Educational information only; it does not replace a personalized medical evaluation. Results and recovery vary. COFEPRIS 253301201A2418.
How it is identified
Bulging when sitting up is a common sign, but diagnosis requires examination and, in selected cases, additional tests.
Repair
Plication during a tummy tuck may bring the abdominal wall together when indicated. The technique is individualized.
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