I’ve been notified that I have an umbilical hernia, too small to worry about. Can I still do the Cool Sculpting?

Yes, you can have Coolsculpting, but it is recommended to not place applicators over the hernia. Keep in mind, for best results with Coolsculpting, a combination approach is needed. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. However, a Vaser with ThermiRF procedure is the best combination for a toned result, but requires more downtime. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your interest and question. Having a hernia in or adjacent to the treatment site is
contraindicated for Coolsculpting.  There
is a chance that Coolsculpting could exacerbate a pre-existing hernia.   Coolsculpting could still be an option for
you for other areas such as flanks, inner & outer thighs, the bra area,
arms or fat deposits under the chin.

Depending on which areas you want to treat with CoolSculpting, you can still get a good result even with the hernia. Just be sure your physician does not place the applicator on or around the hernia; you don’t want to make it worse. Be sure to tell him or her about it before your procedure, too. If the hernia is limited to the navel area you should be able to CoolSculpt around it quite nicely. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who has medical as well aesthetic expertise to handle this case of CoolSculpting.