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Can Plastic Surgeon Do Diastasis Recti Repair with a Hernia in One Surgery?
In our San Francisco Bay Area practice, we typically repair umbilical hernias at the same time as we correct the rectus diastasis. Discuss the options with your plastic surgeon. In most cases, even if another surgeon needs to be brought in, both issues can be fixed at teh same time.
Clinical Context
Diastasis recti and umbilical hernias both involve the connective tissue (fascia) along the abdominal midline, so many surgeons repair them together in one operation instead of two. Combining the repairs means a single recovery period, less overall downtime, and only one exposure to anesthesia. Afterward, you can expect some swelling and tightness as the tissue heals and regains strength over several weeks. Your surgeon will confirm during consultation whether combined repair fits your specific anatomy and hernia size.
