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The muscles in the abdomen create a wall that protects the internal organs and supports the body. When the abdomen expands due to pregnancy or weight gain, these muscles can become stretched and separate. This is called diastasis recti, a condition where the abdominal muscles are separated and allow a protrusion to “pooch” out. At Blaine Plastic Surgery, we provide tummy tucks, or abdominoplasty, that can address separated abdomen muscles. Our diastasis recti repair surgery specialist, Dr. Christine Blaine, can restore a flat tummy for those with abdominal muscle separation.

Diastasis recti is common in women who have been pregnant, but it can occur under other circumstances. Men can have diastasis recti, as can women who have never been pregnant. Obesity, weightlifting, certain medical conditions and other factors can cause this separation of the abdominal muscles. The protruding tissue or “pooch” cannot be resolved by exercise or losing weight. A diastasis recti repair surgery, usually combined with a tummy tuck, is the best permanent solution.

What Is a Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a very common plastic surgery procedure that addresses the entire abdomen by removing excess skin and fat. In most cases, a tummy tuck will also restore weakened or separated abdominal muscles, commonly called diastasis recti, to achieve an abdominal contour that is smoother, slimmer and firmer. Whether a patient is left with diastasis recti following weight loss or as a result of pregnancy, a tummy tuck is often the ideal procedure for both men and women to help patients achieve a beautiful and to-be-desired abdominal contour.

If you have a protruding lower abdomen due to diastasis recti, abdominoplasty or a tummy tuck could be a solution. Contact our team at Blaine Plastic Surgery to schedule a diastasis recti repair consultation with Dr. Christine Blaine at any of our clinics. We have locations in Staten Island, Long Island and Midtown Manhattan for your convenience.

A Night of Glamour & Celebration at the Long Island Beauty Awards

  • Long Island Beauty Awards 2025
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On March 10, 2025 the Long Island Beauty Awards delivered a night straight out of a dream. Guests arrived in breathtaking custom gowns, gliding across the Pink Carpet for live interviews before stepping into a cocktail room transformed into an ethereal white wonderland. Twinkling branches cast a soft glow over the VIP Lounge, where Cynosure Lutronic, presented by Permanent Touch Cosmetics, showcased their AccuFit technology on a jaw-droppingly gorgeous model.

Elite sponsors—including Revision Skincare, CoolPeel by Cartessa, and Galderma—networked with beauty’s best, as industry leaders sipped cocktails and toasted to excellence. The ballroom? Pure Old Hollywood romance. Draped in elegance, it was unrecognizable as Crest Hollow Country Club. Winners, finalists, and Beauty Council members took center stage, accepting stunning crystal awards before hitting the dance floor with DJ Ivan from Drive Up DJs.

From dazzling décor to top-tier industry connections, the evening was a flawless fusion of luxury, innovation, and celebration—one that will be talked about until next year’s awards!

Patients of Blaine Plastic Surgery can look forward to gaining self-confidence and a sense of well-being from looking, feeling and functioning at their very best.