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Diastasis Recti: When No Amount of Crunches Will Bring Your Abs Back
The more pregnancies you have—or the bigger the baby—the more likely you are to develop diastasis recti, when the “six-pack” muscles drift apart. Instead of snapping back together, those muscles can leave a gap that affects both strength and appearance.
A tummy tuck often includes repairing these muscles by bringing them back to the midline. This step is key to restoring strength, stability, and a flatter abdominal contour.
Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner discuss what causes diastasis recti, why repair is important, and what recovery looks like after a tummy tuck. They also stress…
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