Can you get cool sculpting if your belly button is an outie?

If your “outie”
bellybutton is caused by a hernia, then CoolSculpting would not be
appropriate for you. If you don't have a hernia, then there should be
no problem as we don't generally place the CoolSculpting applicators
directly over the navel. CoolSculpting also does not affect the skin
at all. Its cryolipolysis technology lowers the temperature
sufficiently to freeze fat cells, but not enough to affect skin or
other surrounding tissues. When you consult with a board-certified
dermatologist, your navel will be evaluated for the presence of a
hernia and it will then be determined if you are a candidate for
CoolSculpting.

As long as you are not dealing with a hernia, an "outie" belly button is nothing to be concerned about in terms of having CoolSculpting® done. If you have a hernia, it is not advisable to seek CoolSculpting® until the issue has been addressed.

What is commonly referred to as an outie bellybutton generally represents an umbilical hernia. I would not normally recommended CoolSculpting to the abdomen for a patient who has a bellybutton like this. For patients like yourself we usually give the OK for CoolSculpting to any adjacent areas not near the bellybutton (flanks, thighs, etc.) We are also able to easily repair an umbilical hernia and simultaneously reduce fat in the abdomen area with a little liposuction. I would recommend consulting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to discuss which treatment options would be best for you.

Thank you for your question. Yes, you can still receive the coolsculpting treatment. The only exception is if the outie is the result of an umbilical hernia. Please discuss this with a board certified plastic surgeon. Regards,

Coolsculpting is safe to perform with an outie belly button, just make sure it's not an umbilical hernia. See someone with extensive experience to get the best results.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Quintessa Aesthetic Centers

Coolsculpting is safe for "outie" belly buttons but make sure there is no umbilical hernia, which can also push out a belly button.

The only real problem that could interfere with CoolSculpting is if your “outie” belly button is the result of a hernia. In that case, I would not recommend CoolSculpting. Otherwise, removing your fat with cryolipolysis should be fine. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist to administer your CoolSculpting.

Coolsculpting can normally be done over the umbilicus without risk of creating hernia.  There is a possibility you may have a preexisitng umbilical hernia and the coolsculpting applicators should be placed above or under this area. 

The coolsculpting applicators are not placed directly over the navel so having an outie is not an issue. If your belly button protrudes because of an umbilical hernia, that is different. Having a consultation with a provider is the best option.

You would want to have CoolSculpting consultation with a medical professional to ensure that what you have is not an umbilical hernia.  The suction during the CoolSculpting treatment would definitely be a problem, if you actually do have a hernia.  If you are hernia free and are deemed to be a good candidate , you would absolutely be able to receive a CoolSculpting treatment in the abdominal area. Having performed over 10,000 treatment hours over the last several years, we have seen our share of "outie" belly buttons and have had no problems at all.  I hope that you turn out to be a candidate for Coolsculpting.  The results are very natural, and are permanent.  Good luck with everything!