Is it safe to treat only my under arms during early pregnancy?

Hi, it is advised you do not have the Coolsculpt procedure if you're pregnant. There have not been any studies to determine what the negative side effects would be (if any). It is best to hold off until you are not pregnant or breast feeding.

I would not recommend having any elective cosmetic procedures, including CoolSculpting under the arms, while being pregnant.  While having the CoolSculpting procedure under the arms would most likely not impact your unborn child, it is best to not take any chances with a procedure that could be done when you are no longer pregnant.  

It is never recommended to get ANY elective cosmetic procedure during pregnancy.  No studies are done on pregnant women and it is not worth the risk of your baby.  Wait until you have given birth and if you choose to breastfeed, please wait until you are done with that as well.... Hope this helps and congratulations!

There are no good studies looking at the safety of Coolsculpting during pregnancy so it is best to avoid treatment until after delivery.  Another good reason to wait is to allow time for any body changes of pregnancy to take effect so that a treatment can be planned that will maximize the effects that you want.

Dear Houston, TX,
I recommend postponing cosmetic procedures until after pregnancy. Plus, CoolSculpting can help you reduce postpartum fat.
- Dr. Edward Tangchitnob

Congratulations on your pregnancy and thank you for your question. I would advise to wait on the Coolsculpting treatment until after the pregnancy since there have been no studies performed and we do not know the effects it can have on the baby. Best of luck to you from Los Angeles!

It is recommended that you wait until after your pregnancy to have CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting is a procedure that using cryolipolysis, a term meaning it freezes and destroys fat allowing your own body to naturally excrete it. It can be used in areas including abdomen, flanks, thighs, underneath your chin, back, bra line, or upper arms. Results are generally seen within 1-3 months. Multiple treatments are often needed depending on the area. Congratulations on your pregnancy and I wish you all the best! 

Dear Houston, congratulations on your pregnancy. Any aesthetics treatments including Coolsculpting should be avoided while you are trying to become pregnant, already pregnant or breastfeeding! None of the clinical research was done on expectating and feeding mothers so we as doctors simply do not know what the side effects are. A reputable provide would and should always refuse to treat you. good luck with the pregnancy and revisit Coolsculpting once you are ‘all clear’ It’s great! All the best, Dr G x

It is not recommended to have CoolSculpting during pregnancy, since there have been no studies performed to determine if there is an effect on the baby.  It is best to wait until you are finished with pregnancy and breastfeeding before having the procedure.  Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy and baby!

It is likely that Coolsculpting would not have an effect on a developing fetus but I do not recommend having the procedure done while pregnant. There are a number of hormonal changes influencing weight and water retention which may impact body changes. I recommend focusing on a healthy pregnancy and then treating yourself to Coolsculpting after having your baby.  Be in good health.