How Long Should I Wait to Have Zeltiq After Having a (C-Section) Baby?

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Interested in Zeltiq for my lower abdomen. However recently gave birth. How long should I wait to have Zeltiq / CoolSculpting after having a (C-Section) baby?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

	Ideally, after a c-section, you allow your body to heal and lose your baby weight prior to considering any procedure (average 4-6 months).  Coolsculpting works best when you are close to your ideal weight.

	Best Wishes!

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

The scar from your surgery matures and becomes stronger over more than a year from surgery. Before this time it would be ready for Zeltiq CoolSculpting but you should check with your surgeon to be sure that there were no complications from the C-section. Usually waiting six months should be a safe period unless there are features of the scar that are worrisome to you or your doctor.  Some patients might be able to have it done sooner.

Melda A. Isaac, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting should be fine once your body has healed from the C-section. That should take about four to six months. If you are breastfeeding, I would wait until the baby has been weaned. Please do consult a board-certified dermatologist to be evaluated for CoolSculpting.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Generally, patients should wait 6 months post pregnancy or breast feeding (if you breast feed). Consult with a board certified physician to weigh a surgical option versus coolsculpting in order the best treatment option for you.

Steven Hacker, MD · Answer

There is a relative contraindication for coolsculpting and history of surgery in area of potential coolsculpting. Thus, I would wait at least 6 months and discuss your case and be evaluated with a Coolsculpting physician. YOu may or may not be a candidate.

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