CoolSculpting after hernia surgery?

Question

I had an inguinal hernia repaired with mesh, via laparoscopic repair about two months ago. I wanted to get cool sculpting done around my belly button. One of the small incisions is right next to my belly button. The hernia repair was much lower and in the area of where my thigh meets groin. When is it safe for me to get cool sculpting around my belly button?

Janet Allenby, DO · Answer

Hi there! Thanks for your question. I would speak to your physician that performed your surgery before you decide to move forward with CoolSculpting on your abdomen. Best of luck!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would recommend checking with the surgeon who performed your inguinal hernia repair to find out when you might be able to have CoolSculpting done on your abdomen.  Since you mentioned that one of the incisions for the surgery was placed next to your belly button, you would want to make sure that this is fully healed before having the CoolSculpting treatment.  Your surgeon should be able to examine this for you and determine when it would be safe for you to have the  CoolSculpting done.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting is generally unsafe if you have a hernia, in which case you should hold off. Wait until you are fully healed then contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these procedures to see if you are qualified for the treatment.

Cavendish Clinic - Fitzrovia · Answer

It would depend on the location of your hernia and also how well you healed following the surgery. I would talk first to your doctor that performed the hernia repair to get input about the safety of the procedure.
CoolSculpting is safe if the hernia repair is well healed and there are no further existing hernias, however rarely CoolSculpting can increase the risk of creating a new hernia. 
I would recommend a consultation with a provider in your area so they are able to assess the area to see that you are a candidate for the procedure.

Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Grand Rapids · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I would wait 2-3 months until fully healed and be sure to have your surgeons clearance. Have a great day!!   
Holly, RN

Patrick L. Basile, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. First and foremost, I would make sure to check in with the surgeon who performed your repair to ensure he approves and confirms your move forward with CoolSculpting. I would advise you to wait a full 4-6 months to allow your body to heal completely. Ultimately your surgeon should be able to determine when it would be safe for you to have the CoolSculpting done.Second, please find a certified and experienced CoolSculpting provider to ensure  precise placement of the applicators around your belly button due to the one small incisions right next to your belly button. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes and happy freezing!

Reps B. Sundin, MD · Answer

As long as the hernia is repaired, it should be safe.  I would wait 2-3 months post the operation however, for surgical swelling to resolve.

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