I was told I couldn't have coolsculpting on my abdomen as I had a laporoscopic hysterectomy and have small scars. Is this true?

there is no reason you cannot have coolsculpting if there is NO hernia under.  If there is enough fat that fits into the applicatior you are fine.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Cool Sculpting can safely be used around scars  but some abdominal scars may be associated with incisional hernias. Your doctor may be concerned that you have a hernia. General surgery training involves the diagnosis and treatment of hernias. I recommend you see a General surgeon or plastic surgeon with general surgery training who also does Cool Sculpting to give you an opinion.  Use their expertise. 

It is perfectly fine to have CoolSculpting done in the area of prior surgery as long as you don't have a hernia in the area. We have done plenty of treatments on patients after laparoscopic surgery with no problems and great results. I suggest you find an experienced provider for a proper evaluation. Best of luck.

The presence of small scars from a laparoscopic hysterectomy should not prevent someone from being treated with CoolSculpting.  The presence of a hernia in the treatment area would prevent someone from being treated though.  You would need to be examined however to find out if you would be a good candidate for the procedure.  

Dear Idaho_seabee:CoolSculpting can be performed over surgical scars. On the abdomen, the only concerns with scars is to ensure that there is no hernia associated with the scar. Examining the tissues and asking you to perform a maneuver that increases pressure in the abdomen will determine whether there is a hernia. Most often, this is not the case and the procedure can be performed safely.All the best,Dr. Clark

It is fine for you to have the procedure provided you do not have a hernia. This is the only reason I would not recommend treatment after surgery. I have treated many patients with previous abdominal surgery and they've done great. Good luck, Dr. M

We
treat over scars with CoolSculpting on the abdomen, so you can be treated.
But we are careful to avoid in the mid-line a problem called diastasis,
where the muscles separate, sort of like a scar or muscle weakness, and there
is some risk of possible herniation.I would recommend a consultation with someone who has preformed many of these procedures.

Dear idaho_seabee:The potential for injury to intra-abdominal organs from CoolSculpting over a reducible hernia is negligible. If the hernia contains a non-reducible loop of intestine or other organ, I would recommend NO CoolSculpting directly over the hernia contents and obtain consultation from your laparoscopic surgeon or Board Certified General Surgeon to evaluate your hernia for potential complications. Good luck with this!

You can certainly get Coolsculpting on your abdomen after surgery. A contraindication to it, however, is a hernia or a weakened abdominal wall. Areas that are weak within the abdominal wall could potentially allow for worsening symptoms and progression of a hernia. Also if you have a separation of the abdominal wall due to previous pregnancies, you need to be very careful. You should be evaluated by a certified Coolsculpt practitioner. Good luck. 

As long as the surgical scars are healed, I would wait six months from the surgery and then you can have Coolsculpting performed.  I suggest you consult a board certified dermatologist with experience with Coolsculpting for your evaluation.  Best, Dr. Green