Treatment of abdominal diastasis : Competitive prices in Turkey 2024

What is abdominal rectus diastasis?

Abdominal diastasis is the separation of the rectus abdominis muscle at the midline (Linea Alba). This area, made up of resistant but not very extensible tissue, weakens and separates under the excessive pressure of the abdomen, which often occurs during pregnancy or in cases of severe obesity.

This muscular separation can lead to a series of inconveniences:

• Protrusion of a belly ridge.
• Loss of abdominal tone and altered silhouette.
• Back pain.
• Urinary incontinence.

Symptoms of abdominal diastasis

Abdominal diastasis causes musculoskeletal and urogynecologic problems, resulting in abdominal pain.

Since diastasis recti occurs mainly during pregnancy, the pregnant woman will feel as if she has no muscles along her entire abdomen.

After childbirth, the diastasis may continue, causing back and abdominal pain.

Diastasis of the rectus abdominis is also common in people who have gained a lot of weight. Transit disorders such as constipation and postural problems may also occur.

Umbilical and abdominal hernias may also occur.

Diagnosis of diastasis recti in Turkey

Diastasis of the rectus abdominis, characterized by the spreading of the abdominal muscles, can have a significant impact on the body image of those affected. This negative perception of their body can affect their social and marital life and lead to significant psychological distress.

Given these implications, early diagnosis and treatment of diastasis of the greater rectus muscle is essential. A thorough clinical examination can assess the condition of the abdominal muscles and detect the presence of diastasis. This examination may be supplemented by an ultrasound scan to confirm the diagnosis.

During the clinical examination, the physician generally looks for a bulge in the abdomen, which is particularly visible during physical exertion such as coughing or bending the chest. This bulge may be accompanied by a linea alba hernia, a protrusion of the abdominal viscera in the middle of the abdomen, or an umbilical hernia, a protrusion at the navel.

Diastasis must be distinguished from other conditions affecting the abdomen, such as:

• Venting: protrusion of abdominal viscera through the muscular wall, often after surgery.
• Epigastric hernia: Hernia of the alba line, usually above the umbilicus.

Abdominal diastasis treatment options in Turkey

In Turkey, different solutions exist to remedy abdominal diastasis and regain a flat stomach:

• Specific exercises (physiotherapy): Strengthen your deep muscles through targeted exercises supervised by a medical professional. These exercises focus on pulling the entire abdominal belt to ensure that the diastasis does not increase in size.
• Cosmetic surgery: For significant or persistent diastasis, surgery to tighten the abdominal wall may be considered.

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Diastasis recti surgery in Turkey

In severe and advanced cases where diastasis recti persists to the point of causing discomfort, abdominoplasty is necessary.

Abdominoplasty removes the excess skin and fat that form an abdominal apron, the cause of abdominal muscle laxity. To accomplish this, the plastic surgeon makes incisions, performs liposuction to remove excess fatty tissue, and then applies sutures to tighten the underlying muscles.

Diastasis may also require a prosthetic abdominal plate to strengthen the abdominal muscles. This procedure may be combined with an abdominoplasty to improve the aesthetic appearance.

Laparoscopy can also be used to correct diastasis.