Is ScuptSure safe if I have a small umbilical hernia? And are there any skin tightening benefits ? (photos)

Sculpsure is extremely safe.  It should not be placed over your hernia area, nor should it be placed over your umbilicus or belly button so that should not affect your treatment.  The straps and applicators are fashioned so that they will avoid this area keeping you safe during the treatment.

Thank you for your question.You would first need to be examined by your plastic surgeon.  You might have a diastasis recti which would be better served with having a tummy tuck.    The laser applicator should not be placed over the umbilical hernia or within the vicinity of the hernia. ( about 3-5cm away from the hernia )Sculpsure is not FDA approved for skin tightening but with the heat you might have some minimal skin improvement but it may not be significant enough for you to appreciate.Thank you

Thank you for your question, Dsb76. Yes, SculpSure can address the stubborn abdominal pooch. In fact, SculpSure can melt up to 25% of your unwanted subcutaneous fat in a short in-office treatment that provides the convenience of no downtime. For your safety, the SculpSure applicator should not be placed over the umblical hernia, however, it can be placed elsewhere along your tummy and still provide tremendous results. I suggest you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best wishes,

I appreciate your question.Sculpsure unlike coolsculpting is safe if you have a small hernia. The applicators should not be placed within 5 cm of that area.  We have seen some skin tightening but its different for each person.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

You can still be treated, but we would want to avoid the area of the hernia. SculpSure is not advertising that there will be any skin tightnening at this time. I do think that you could get a nice reduction in the volume if you are not ready for a tummy tuck. Good luck! 

You would not want to place the panels over the hernia. This runs the risk of exposing any abdominal organs that may peeking through the distended muscle to the laser. But you could treat around the hernia. See a board certified plastic surgeon to be examined in person and discuss. 

Thanks for sharing your question. I can
appreciate your concern.Sculpsure targets the fat, however it is recommended to be away from hernias due to the potential exposure of abdominal organs with the laser. In your case putting the applicators away from the hernia should suffice to have a safe and effective procedure.

Wishing you the best in your journey

SculpSure, the world's first FDA indicated laser for non-surgical fat reduction of the abdomen and flanks, cannot be used over any hernia.  However, it can be used AROUND THE HERNIA.  Please see your physician for advice about contraindications with SculpSure.

One of the contraindications
of SculpSure is treating over umbilical hernias. However, the applicators can be strategically
placed away from the hernia so that you would still benefit from the treatment.
Lasers that use heat to provide results are known to cause tissue to
tighten. Although SculpSure is a laser
that utilizes heat skin tightening has never been officially quantified nor has
it been FDA approved for skin tightening.
Based off your photos you could also be a candidate for abdominoplasty,
also known as a Tummy Tuck. This
procedure can help you achieve a flatter, firmer, and tighter midsection that
brings balance back to your body. This
procedure is designed to remove excess fat and skin in the abdominal region as
well as tighten muscles. My suggestion
is to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to find out what procedure
is best suited to address your cosmetic concerns.

As you probably know SculpSure is a laser that does NOT require that the skin be pulled into the device to work on the fat pads to be be treated, so it is much more  adaptable to the area being treated. In your case the hernia and the umbilical area (fancy medical word for belly button) can be protected from the laser by appropriate placement of the device. As far as skin tightening goes, it is different in each person that is treated. The amount of tightening depends on the quality of the skin, age of the person being treated, number of pregnancies, and several other factors that vary from person to person. SculpSure will help remove the fat and how the skin adapts is dependent on the above factors.