Diastasis repair
I have two young children and a severe Diastasis gap, which is especially bad in the upper part of my abs. After trying physio and exercises for 5 years, I would like to get it fixed surgically.
I‘ve consulted with a few physicians and am currently torn between a tummy tuck or laparoscopic repair. I am very petite with not a lot of loose skin — the plastic surgeons told me that due to not having a lot of loose skin, I’d need either an ”umbilical float” (so they’d artificially lower my belly button), or they’d do a traditional tummy tuck with the possibility of needing to add an additional vertical scar below my belly button.
Because of this, I’m considering a laparoscopic approach since it’s less invasive/faster recovery, but I do worry some loose skin will look strange. Has anyone petite had a positive outcome with the laparoscopic Diastasis repair? Either way, it seems like the cosmetic outcome might not be ideal.