# @dr.ayhanisikerdal on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Db7YSzts_u8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69088968-drayhanisikerdal-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-12T05:10:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Doç. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal (@dr.ayhanisikerdal) — https://gondola.cc/dr.ayhanisikerdal

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✨ Why Does the Abdomen Still Look Rounded After Weight Loss?

Sometimes the issue is not only excess fat or loose skin. After pregnancy or significant weight changes, **rectus diastasis** may also contribute to a rounded abdominal appearance.

Rectus diastasis occurs when the two rectus abdominal muscles separate along the midline.

📌 During a tummy tuck, if significant diastasis is present, the muscles can be brought closer together with internal sutures. This is called **muscle plication** or **diastasis repair**.

The goal is to create a firmer abdominal wall and a flatter, more defined contour.

💡 Not every patient needs the same degree of muscle repair. The amount of separation, previous pregnancies, abdominal anatomy, and possible hernias should all be evaluated before surgery.

#rectusdiastasis #tummytuck #abdominoplasty #musclerepair #plasticsurgery

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rectusdiastasis, musclerepair, plasticsurgery, abdominoplasty, tummytuck

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