I am a 36 year old physically fit mother of two children (3 and 2). No matter what I do I cannot get the separation between my abdominal muscles to close and I still have sagging in my breasts. Are there any recommended surgeons in the DC, VA, or MD area?
Hello,
Your situation is common for ladies after giving birth, especially those after multiple children or twins. The separated abdominal muscles can be tightened during an abdominoplasty procedure (tummy tuck) and your breast can also be lifted or volumized in many ways.
Hope this information helps,
Dr. Lao New York
Hello EboniB,
This is a very good question that I often get from my patients. Your condition often occurs after multiple pregnancies. The separation of the abdominal muscles can be corrected with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), and the sagging breasts can commonly be corrected with a lift and/or breast implants. I do mommy makeovers in fully certified and private operating rooms in our office, and I would be happy to discuss your specific situation in my McLean, VA office. Best wishes!
you will likely benefit from a tummy tuck, where i can repair your diastasis recti (muscle separation). i can also address your breasts at the same time. I would be happy to see you in consultation. I am located in northern Va.
david berman md
Hello Eboni,
The muscle separation is common after a second pregnancy and can be repaired surgically (diastasis repair). It really isn't possible to bring it back into proper position with exercise alone. Traditional abdominal exercises ( crunches, sit-ups) tend to make the diastasis worse. Planks and isometric type exercises are good. It sounds like you are a candidate for diastasis repair and possibly tummy tuck if you have excess skin as well. I am in Alexandria, VA and tummy tuck is one of my specialties. I would be delighted to see you for evaluation and since you are referred through ASPS we waive the consultation fee. Sagging breasts may just need a breast lift or perhaps implants or both, depending on your physical exam and your wishes. Good luck to you and hope to hear from you. Dr. Susan Buenaventura
Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Unfortunately the changes that occur with aging and pregnancy - muscle separation and excess skin development, can rarely be exercised away. If you are at your goal weight and otherwise happy with your current appearance, only surgery can hep to repair your abdominal muscle separation and loose breast skin. Use this website’s “find a surgeon” search feature for ASPS surgeons in your area. Best wishes.
It sounds like you are a perfect candidate for TT which brings the muscles together and flatytens it and brings waist in. I see many patients in my various offices.
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