CoolSculpting and small diastasis recti. Is it a contraindication (Photo)

It's not a contraindication necessarily but make sure you go a BC PS office for your consult. I'm not convinced you'd be that happy with cool sculpting based on the abdomen photo you submitted. I would seek a surgical opinion and if you desire non surgical options only that's one thing, but best results for you would most likely be surgery. Best of Luck. 

In the right patients, Coolsculpting can offer great results.  Having a diastasis recti is not a contraindication to Coolsculpting, although Coolsculpting only addresses subcutaneous fat deposits and will not repair the diastasis (only surgery can do that).  However, caution should be exercised if performing Coolsculpting when a hernia is present.  It appears from your photo you may have a small hernia at the site of your belly button and this should properly be evaluated.A visit to a plastic surgeon's office will help you to understand if you're a candidate for Coolsculpting, and what aesthetic outcomes are realistic in your particular case.  In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, schedule an in-person office consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Best of luck,Keith M. Blechman, MDNew York, NY

Dear Sayang11:Rectus diastasis is not a contraindication for CoolSculpting.  When properly performed, although some vacuum is needed to pull the fat into the applicator, the applicator should not be pulling on the underlying muscles.   Some people with this condition also have an  abdominal hernia, in which case it would be crucial to avoid the herniated area. The new CoolAdvantage applicators use less vacuum, so could be safer for you, and can be arrayed in a diamond shape  such that the rectus diastasis can be avoided. You will also like that the CoolAdvantage applicators only take 35 minutes for a treatment instead of 60, with the same results. All the best, Dr. Clark