Hello, in our plastic surgery practice we see patients at varying stages of life interested in CoolSculpting. It is a great treatment for stubborn pockets of fat for the abdomen, back, inner and outer thighs, arms and under the chin. CoolSculpting works by eliminating fat cells through a process known as cryolipolysis. The cold temperatures effectively kill the fat cells while leaving the surrounding tissue, (muscles and skin) intact. The affected fat cells are then eliminated naturally through the body. Many patients require multiple treatments to complete their full transformation. Results will vary with weight fluctuation and aging. However, the fat that was removed should be gone forever, unless a person were to become morbidly obese. Pregnancy can certainly change a woman's body. In terms of the abdomen, the rectus muscles and skin can be permanently stretched out to some degree. Maintaining a healthy diet and proportional weight gain throughout your pregnancy can help mitigate the changes to the abdomen. However, most women notice some changes to their abdomen post child-bearing. Having CoolSculpting to the abdomen by a highly trained provider should not have any negative effect on your abdominal area after having children. In fact, it may make the area appear slimmer and more sculpted. It does take about 4-5 months to fully see your results, so if you were to get pregnant right after your treatment, you may not really be able to appreciate the results. And as a side note, you should not undergo treatment while pregnant. In our practice we typically have a patient come in for a consult with an RN who has been trained through CoolSculpting University and has many hands-on hours of supervised training. We highly recommend visiting with a trained Registered Nurse or plastic surgeon in a board-certified plastic surgery practice who can assess your individual anatomy before any treatment. Best of luck to you!
