Open surgery to repair the diastasis combined with removal of excess skin and fat. A bikini-line incision, midline muscle plication, and full abdominal wall tightening. Suited for patients with significant skin excess — for example after multiple pregnancies or substantial weight loss.

Incision: Full horizontal bikini-line · Hospital stay: 2–3 nights · Recovery: 4–6 weeks*

Laparoscopic diastasis repair through small incisions, combined with targeted skin tightening below the navel only. Suited for women with mild to moderate skin laxity — it combines the benefits of laparoscopy (faster recovery, less pain) with a focused aesthetic improvement.

Incision: 3–4 small incisions + limited bikini cut · Hospital stay: 1–2 nights · Recovery: 2–3 weeks*

Pure laparoscopic repair — no aesthetic component. Small incisions only, suturing of the linea alba, and structural reinforcement of the abdominal wall. Suited for patients without excess skin, or those seeking functional repair alone — a stronger abdominal wall, improved back pain, restored core stability. The fastest recovery of the three approaches.

Incision: 3–4 incisions of 5–10mm only · Hospital stay: 1 night · Recovery: 1–2 weeks*

This creates a pathological gap between the muscles, leading to a visible abdominal bulge, core weakness, and sometimes back pain or functional limitations.

Most common in women after pregnancy, but also occurs in men due to obesity, elevated intra-abdominal pressure, or genetic predisposition.

Common symptoms: visible midline bulge especially when straining, core weakness and lower back pain, difficulty with prolonged standing and lifting, abdominal pressure and discomfort.