Diastasis Doesn’t Discriminate: An Elite Athlete’s Journey

She had seven children. She competed in bodybuilding. She ran marathons. She did everything “right.” And she still needed surgery.

In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with Angela — a 42-year-old mother of seven who traveled from Colorado after realizing that even elite discipline and peak fitness couldn’t reverse the physical effects of pregnancy, breastfeeding, and abdominal muscle separation. At just 5’1” and 110 pounds, Angela was already competing in bodybuilding — yet loose skin, diastasis recti, and deflated breast tissue created limitations that no amount of training could fix. This conversation dismantles the myth that “working harder” eliminates the need for surgery — replacing shame with science, clarity, and empowerment. Dr. Rahban breaks down:

• Why even elite athletes may require surgical correction after multiple pregnancies
• Fat loss vs. loose skin vs. muscle separation — and why they’re not the same
• Why mini-tucks often fail athletic patients
• When vertical and anchor scars are the right choice
• What real recovery actually feels like
• How proper surgery restores strength, posture, and performance
• The psychology of confidence, intimacy, and body ownership
• How to properly vet a surgeon — and why podcasts reveal more truth than marketing

Angela also shares her honest recovery experience, returning to heavy training, and how surgery elevated not just her body — but her confidence and quality of life. This episode is for women who’ve maximized their health and discipline — and are ready to understand when surgery becomes a tool, not a failure.

🎧 A transparent look at what high-performance motherhood truly demands.

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