Repairing Diastasis with Tummy Tuck Surgery
Diastasis recti is a condition where the abdominal muscles are separated and no longer located next to each other. The most common cause of diastasis is pregnancy, and no amount of exercise can reverse the condition. When diastasis is caused by pregnancy there is a significant change in shape of the abdominal wall, even in extremely thin patients. This leaves the abdomen looking swollen. The condition is quite common, and studies have shown that it occurs in 35-62% of women.

The only way to resolve diastasis is through a surgical re-approximation of the muscles.  A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty surgery is the ideal procedure because it not only corrects the separated muscles, but also removes the excess skin that is associated with a diastasis. During tummy tuck surgery, the surgeon connects the left and right side of the abdominal muscles, recreating abdominal tightness. This provides an improved contour of the abdomen, while enhancing self-confidence in women who have experienced diastasis recti.

Are You A Candidate for A Tummy Tuck?
If you have diastasis caused by pregnancy, you may be a candidate for tummy tuck surgery. To be considered an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck procedure, you should:

• Be physically healthy
• Be at a stable weight
• Be a non-smoker
• Have realistic expectations for what the procedure can do to improve your appearance

It should be noted that tummy tuck surgery for diastasis repair is not a procedure for the removal of excessive amounts of intra-abdominal fat. It is only done to reconnect the separated sides of the abdomen in order to create a tighter abdominal area. The best way to determine if you’re a candidate for tummy tuck to repair your diastasis is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mihail COJOCARU.

What You Can Expect With Tummy Tuck Surgery for Diastasis
The process begins with a consultation with Dr. Zeuke. You will have an opportunity to discuss your goals and expectations with the doctor, and ask any relevant questions you have about the surgery.

During your initial consultation, Dr. Mihail COJOCARU :
During the surgery Dr. Mihail COJOCARU uses innovative technique and tools, such as an  anaesthetic blocks that not only help to keep you comfortable during your surgery, but help to significantly reduce your pain after you wake up from your surgery as well.

• Review your medical history and any medications you are taking
• Discuss how tummy tuck surgery can correct diastasis
• Provide recommendations based on you needs and your goals

Dr. Mihail COJOCARU will listen to your needs, expectations, and your desired outcome from the surgery. The doctor will review the surgical options that are available to you, and you will have an opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art facility located in Hertfordshire, and meet with our caring staff that will be part of your team.

How the Surgery is Performed
The surgery is performed under IV sedation, and takes anywhere from 1-3 hours. You will be asleep during the surgery. The skin will be dissected up toward the rib cage, the muscles are tightened and the belly button is repositioned while excess skin is removed. This helps to dramatically improve the appearance and strength of the abdominal area. Dr. Mihail COJOCARU may recommend having liposuction along with the tummy tuck to provide optimal results.

After the excess fat and skin are removed, the remaining skin from the upper abdomen is released and pulled down over the open area to close it. Skin is tightened, muscles are tightened as required, and the belly is flatter. Once the procedure is completed, the incision will be sutured and bandaged. You may be given an elastic bandage or compression garment to wear in order to minimize swelling to support the abdomen as it heals.

Following your surgery you will recover in one of our partner hotels. You will receive a care package from us and our staff is available to you while you stay with us.

You will see Dr. Mihail COJOCARU or one of his expert surgeon colleagues the day after your surgery and at specified intervals during the weeks following your surgery. This is done so that we can monitor your recovery process, and to ensure that you have the best results possible.

Drain-Free Tummy Tuck
While other surgeons may offer abdominoplasty, Dr. Mihail COJOCARU offers patients a drain-free tummy tuck. This is an innovative surgical technique that was developed by Dr. Mihail COJOCARU to improve the results of a traditional tummy tuck procedure. Unlike other abdominoplasty procedures, Dr. Mihail COJOCARU does not use surgical drains at the incision site after the surgery.

A drain free tummy tuck provides patients with a faster recovery, less discomfort, a lower and a better concealed scar that is thinner than one found in a traditional tummy tuck.

During the surgery Dr. Mihail COJOCARU uses innovative technique and tools, such as an  anaesthetic blocks that not only help to keep you comfortable during your surgery, but help to significantly reduce your pain after you wake up from your surgery as well.

Recovery From Your Procedure
The tummy tuck surgery will leave your abdomen bruised and swollen, which will diminish over a period of one to two weeks. Recovery requires rest and taking it easy. The first two days following the surgery are usually the most painful.  After the first two days you’ll notice a dramatic improvement in how you feel. Because of the innovative surgical techniques used by Dr. Zeuke, your discomfort will be easily controlled with prescription medication only.

During your recovery you should avoid strenuous physical activity; this is especially important because your abdominal muscles have been repaired. You may need to limit your physical activity from four to six weeks.

After your tummy tuck procedure, you will have a flatter, firmer abdominal contour that is proportionate with your individual body type and weight. The actual results will be hidden due to swelling at first, but you will begin to see your new slimmer profile within one to two weeks after surgery. Depending on the surgery, it may take anywhere from several weeks or months to see the final results.

During recovery it is critical that you refrain from smoking. Smoking deprives your body of oxygen, which increases the risk of wound breakdown and infection following the surgery.

The goal of a tummy tuck is to repair the diastasis, and provide you with a tighter, smoother and more attractive abdomen. Your love handles will be smaller, and you will look more fit, youthful and healthier.

Find out more
You can find out more about Tummy Tuck surgery on our blog pages. At „ ESTET & GYN ” - Clinic of Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery from Timisoara, Romania,, we have a number of plastic surgeons experienced in Tummy Tuck surgery. To book a free consultation, please call us on +40728725999 or email estetgyn@gmail.com . Alternatively, please fill out the contact box below and a member of our team will get in touch with you.

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