Coolsculpting And Hernia
Coolsculpting over hernia
Coolsculpting can be used if the hernia has been surgically repaired. If the hernia still exists and has not been repaired, it should be avoided or treated around the area. (Drew Varano, MD, Washington DC Physician)
Presence of hernia is contraindication to Coolsculpting treatment. Hernia needs to be fixed first. (Armen Kirakosyan, MD, FACOG, FACS, East Aurora Urogynecologist)
Hernia and Coolsculpting don’t go together
Having a hernia is a contraindication for doing Coolsculpting. Please see a surgeon for hernia correction if desired. (Michelle Ellern, DO, Livingston Physician)
Hernia and coolsculpting
Absolutely no for coolsculpting on fat filled hernia. First the hernia needs to be fixed and then coolsculpting can be done in that area. (Ramandeep Sidhu, MD, Issaquah Vascular Surgeon)
This would be extremely ill advised, as it could possibly damage any loop of bowel that entered the hernia at the time of treatment and lead to death of that part of bowel and subsequent intraabdominal infection. (Reps B. Sundin, MD, Washington DC Plastic Surgeon)
CoolSculpting: No hernias
Hernias are a contraindication to the CoolSculpting procedure. We do not CoolSculpt over an active hernia; however, if a patient has a hernia and would like to treat a different body area (e.g. the chin or thighs) then they may.
The hernia would need to be fixed prior to treating that area. (Vincent Marino, MD, Scottsdale Physician)
coolsculpting should not be done over a hernia. An in person exam is required to be sure, but your photos do not show an obvious hernia.
The separation of rectus muscles and stretch in the abdominal wall is best addressed by a tummy tuck. You may find that the number of coolsculpting treatments you need to make an improvement is high and that surgery would give you more shaping.
Be sure to see a board certified Plastic surgeon that offers coolsculpting and can contrast the results of liposuction and tummy tuck for you. (Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS, Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon)
CS should not be done with an abdominal hernia for fear that it would freeze the tissue in a hernia and cause it to die. That would be a surgical emergency. (Robert Graper, MD, Charlotte Plastic Surgeon)
CoolSculpting If You Have A Hernia
It is true that you cannot use CoolSculpting to treat directly over a hernia. Make sure your CoolSculpting consultation is with an actual surgeon and not a technician. They will be able to perform a physical examination to see if you have a hernia in the area you want to treat and whether you a are a suitable candidate for the treatment. (Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS, Sherman Oaks General Surgeon)
CoolSculpting and hernias
There are different types and locations of hernias and it is true that if certain ones are present, it may be not recommended to have a CoolSculpting procedure performed.
An exam would be needed to determine if you have a hernia or not. The physician consulting with you about CoolSculpting should be able to tell you if you have a hernia. (Michael I. Echavez, MD, San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Coolsculpting post hernia repair
Coolsculpting is a wonderful non-invasive option to treat fat. We routinely treat patients with a history of hernia but you really should have a discussion about this with the treating physician and make sure its something discussed.
Best to see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon that understands the technology. (Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, Stamford Dermatologic Surgeon)
Is CoolSculpting okay if you had a hernia repair 14 years ago?
The decision to treat someone with CoolSculpting after a hernia repair would be up to the treating physician. In my opinion, it would be okay to treat someone who had a repaired hernia 14 years ago. (Michael I. Echavez, MD, San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Coolsculpting with hernia
A repaired hernia is not a contraindication to Coolsculpting. Hernias are an issue prior to repair (or after failed repair) because the machine can pull the abdominal contents up in between the cooling area and “freeze” the intestines.
As long as there is no active hernia, your abdominal wall prevents this. (Gordon Lewis, MD, Midlothian Plastic Surgeon)