
Split abdominal muscles
Diastasis recti is a very common condition that mainly affects all women who have undergone childbirth. The condition can also affect men, but is not nearly as common as for women after childbirth.
Divided abdominal muscles occur when the muscles are put under too much pressure. This causes the muscles to separate and what's underneath can come out. This can involve the intestines pushing through the muscles and a small bulge forming between the divided abdominal muscles.
Split abdominal muscles can contract on their own after pregnancy, but if this doesn't happen it's possible to fix this with surgery. This involves repairing the abdominal wall and reducing the space between the muscles. Which method is used depends on the patient and will be decided after consultation.
After the procedure, the muscle strength will improve considerably, especially if the gap has been over 3 cm.
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Mommy Makeover
After pregnancy and childbirth, it is rare for the body to return to the way it was before. The Mommy Makeover consists of a number of procedures to reverse the effects of pregnancy on the body. These may include procedures such as firming, breast reduction/breast augmentation and liposuction. This varies from person to person and the duration of the operation varies depending on what needs to be done. Mommy Makeover is a term for doing several procedures during one surgery.
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The doctor in charge is Dr. Amin Kalaaji, senior consultant dr.med, specialist in plastic surgery and head of the clinic at Oslo Plastikkirurgi, and head of the Norwegian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (NFEP) 2018-2020.
Dr. Kalaaji holds many positions and gives lectures and training around the world. This benefits all our patients as he is always up to date on the latest and most advanced treatments and surgical techniques.
Patient safety, high quality and individual treatment are always our top priorities at Oslo Plastikkirurgi.