Can I get Coolsculpting after a Tummy Tuck?

Since your surgeries were so long ago it is worth a in person consultation to seek your options. We treat many clients years out from surgery and it all depends on the area and how it presents. An excellent center would give you an honest opinion on if cool sculpting can achieve your current goals. Best of Luck 

Thank you very much for your question. CoolSculpting can be safe and effective for eliminating isolated fatty deposits, following a tummy tuck or Smart Lipo procedure. I suggest that you schedule an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, experienced in CoolSculpting, to further discuss the procedure. He/she can explain your options and determine if you are a good candidate for the CoolSculpting technique.

Provided that you are otherwise healthy and provided that you have regained some fat and laxity to the skin, you should be able to do coolsculpting after your tummy tuck.  I saw that you live in Dallas.  We would love to see if we could help you in our Southlake office.  Good luck!

Thank you for your question. Yes you can. Please speak to a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in CoolSculpting. Regards, 

As long as you have excess fat that can be drawn into the applicator, then you should be a great candidate for Coolsculpting.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Quintessa Aesthetic Centers

Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive  fat reduction for
the right patient. Some applicators take 1 or 2 hours but the new advantage
applicators take only 35 minutes and have significantly less risk for delayed
onset pain (especially in the abdomen). Results are seen at 2 months and
typically 1-3 treatments will be necessary on each area to achieve ideal
results. The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat there and the
patient's goals.  There is not downtime and the results can be impressive
in the right patient.  We also use the Zimmer Z-wave for improved patient
comfort and added results. The best candidates are those who are in pretty
good shape with areas of stubborn fat that won't go away no matter what. It is important to be evaluated in person to see if you are a good candidate for this procedure. From the information you have provided, there are no contraindication.

My best,

Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMM

Beverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

If you still have enough pinchable fat in the area then it should be treatable with CoolSculpting. Please make sure you see an experienced provider for an in-person consultation and evaluation. Best wishes.

Coolsculpting can be used in patients with a history of tummy tuck or liposuction of the area.  The most important factor is whether it will be effective on the area.  Often after surgical intervention there may not be enough tissue pliability to move into the applicator in order to get good results.  Make sure to have a consultation with a body contouring expert and avoid med-spa type facilities to get a realistic expectation of results.  Best of luck.

Coolsculpting can be safely performed among patients  after Tummy Tuck, Liposuction and even after Abdominoplasty procedures provided that they fit the criteria for Coolsculpting treatment. I have carefully and successfully treated many patients in similar situations. Please have a Coolsculpting expert physician/surgeon  evaluate you and determine your applicator placement.

Best of luck.





Dr. Shanthala 

Yes, you can have coolsculpting. I find it works best with RF treatments like vanquish/exilis. However, depending on the results you want VASER hi def liposuction in combination with skin tightening techniques (ThermiRF, ultrasound) would also be good options. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer