Had spinal surgery and a titanium rod infrom the mid back down to the end of my spine. Could I still have CoolSculpting done?

Hello sstevens52, 

Yes!! CoolSculpting can be performed after your spinal surgery.  
The CoolSculpting applicator will be applied superficially and will only cool the skin and fat.  Your spine will not be affected.  One question I have is, is your incision located on your back or did you have an ALIF (anterior incision)?

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CoolSculpting can be performed after spinal surgery.  The CoolSculpting procedure will only cool the skin and fat, so the spine would not be affected.  

Thank you for your question. You can still have CoolSculpting done - the rod in your spine should not be a factor. That being said, you should let your certified technician know about your prior surgeries so that they are clear about your medical history. Good luck!

Thank you for your question. Yes, you can Coolsculpting after spinal surgery. The Coolsculpting procedure only cools the skin and therefore the spine will not be affected. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine if you are a good candidate for treatment. Also, please disclose your spinal surgery to the treating physician. Best of Luck!

It sounds like you had your spinal fusion operation performed with an incision along the middle of your back; you should be able to have Coolsculpting with no problems. The only reason why spinal surgery may be a problem is if your incision is on the front or side of your abdomen; in this case Coolsculpting is still possible, but your treating Coolsculpting professional should check your abdomen for a hernia at the site of the scar. When was your operation? Your spinal surgeon may prefer for you to wait a few months between the operation and your Coolsculpting. If you have any concerns at all, I would advise you to speak to your spinal surgeon before having Coolsculpting. As a general rule, surgical implants are not a concern when we are treating with Coolsculpting, as the applicator cools the skin and superficial fat only.

sstevens52:
There should be no issues with you undergoing CoolSculpting because of your prior surgery and implanted titanium rod. Full disclosure on examination with a certified CoolSculpting practitioner will assist in evaluating your candidacy and treatment plan. 
Be Well

While extreme care needs to be used, you should still be able to have coolsculpting. Consult in person with an experienced and expert board certified physician to understand your options. 

Good question. It is always smart to check with your neurosurgeon before undergoing Coolsculpting on your abdomen or flanks. Unless he is against it, there is no medical reason precluding you from receiving Coolsculpting. As an aside, you would not be a candidate for Vanquish because of the metal rod. Good luck with your treatment.

Should not be an issue - the cooling will not go deep enough to affect the titanium implant.
Kind regards
Dr Leat