Coolsculpting with gastric band. Is it safe since the band is under my skin? Will it be affected by the cold? (photo)

In general, Coolsculpting after a Gastric band is not a contraindication.  This is a great question because it gets at the heart of what Coolsculpting will address and what it won't address.  There are two kinds of fat in our bodies.  Visceral fat insulates your organs and exists in your abdominal cavity which is beneath your muscles.  Subcutaneous fat lies outside of your abdominal musculature.  Coolsculpting freezes the "pinchable" subcutaneous fat, not the fat that surrounds your abdominal organs.  But, I would recommend seeing a Coolsculpting certified practice to have a consultation.

A gastric band is not a contraindication for coolsculpting. However, to understand your options best, consult in person with an experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeon with a Certified Coolsculpting Center (not all centers with coolsculpting are certified).