What happens if I was 6 weeks pregnant and had Coolsculpting?

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Hi there, Im am 30 yrs old (6ft tall) and had Coolsculpting on my upper abdomen and inner thighs. However, I was 6 to 7 weeks pregnant at time and had no signs. Will my baby and pregnancy likely be affected? Will the treated areas likely remain unchanged? Thank you.

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Trustworthy701979, your pregnancy and baby will not likely be affected as the Coolsculpting applicator only targets fat reduction-and does not occur deeply (your uterus is protected by multiple layers of abdominal wall muscles).  Your body eliminates the fat cells per normal routes and would not impact your baby/pregnancy either.  Coolsculpting occurs at temperatures that only affect fat and the tissues are limited to what fits in the applicator. Best wishes, Dr. Doolabh

Sergio Verduzco Casillas, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for your question. Coolsculpting should not affect your baby. Anyway, tell to your obstetrician to have a complete exam. The areas treated will have the regular changes of pregnancy, such as gaining weight. Congrats, and good luck!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, having a CoolSculpting treatment when you were 6-7 weeks pregnant should have no effect on your baby or pregnancy.  You most likely will be gaining weight during your pregnancy, so the areas you had treated will probably change in appearance.  CoolSculpting does cause permanent fat cell destruction, so if you lose the weight after your pregnancy, the treated areas should still be improved from what they would have been if you weren't treated.  Most patients do require at least two treatment sessions to obtain the desired results.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, that is a great question! I would recommend meeting with your obstetrician gynecologist for further evaluation of the pregnancy. The areas that were treated could be affected in the future due to the pregnancy and normal weight gain.

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