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