After c-section lump two fingers above my belly button. Is it safe to do Coolsculpting? (photos)

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Im 36 years old. Mom of twins 5 months ago via c section. Notice a lump or buldge two fingers below my belly botton n 4 fingers above scar. Noone seem to know what it is. Some doctors say is scar tissue and others the internal stitches that came out....that lump bothers me..also have the classic pouch above my scar. Would coolsculting fix these two things?is it safe to do this after 5 months of c section?i am very athletic and want to go back to my normal life. Pls i need answers!thxs!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend speaking to your doctor and ensuring you are medically cleared before doing the procedure. You can also see a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation. This way, you can explain your concerns, learn more about the procedure, and determine if you are a good candidate. Regards,

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

First of all, you have a belly button hernia. CoolSculpting cannot be done directly over the area of the hernia. It can be done above and below it. If your area of concern is away from the hernia then it can be treated. Just remember that CoolSculpting does not treat scar tissue. You need a proper examination with a surgeon that provides CoolSculpting and not a family practice/internal medicine physician, nurse, or technician. Hope this helps.

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

You definitely need a physician evaluation before any cool sculpting as you appear to have an umbilical hernia. I would have that evaluated first. Secondly, we do not cool sculpt patients until a year following pregnancy which is the safest amount of time following birth, let alone twins. In my opinion give yourself time to heal and recover first as your body is still recovering. Hope that helps.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting will only affect fat, so if the lump and pouch you have on your abdomen is from fat, the procedure could help.  If it is not fat, then CoolSculpting will not improve your issues.  An exam is really needed to determine what might be causing the lump that you have and to determine if you might be a good candidate for CoolSculpting to treat the lump and pouch on your abdomen.

Jeffrey M. Hartog, DMD, MD · Answer

I would check with a board certified plastic surgeon to see what your options may be.  The lump you see may be a hernia from the muscles being stretched from your pregnancy.  Make sure to get this checked before deciding on CoolSculpting.  It is contraindicated to put a CoolSculpting applicator over an existing hernia.

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