Question
If your caesarean wound had no complications during initial healing, 2 years should be an adequate duration for the scar to mature and ready for Coolsculpting treatments in the surrounding areas.
It would however be best to assess your wound and the areas of treatment you require in person!
Yes. Coolsculpting can be safely performed after a Caesarean section if the Caesarean section surgery was done at least 6-12 months before. Generally it takes at least 3 months for the Caesarean section wound to heal completely.
Also, during abdominal coolsculpting or fat freeze treatment, the handpiece is not placed over the Caesarean section scar if your Caesarean scar is the low transverse(most common) type.
Hence, if your Caesearean section was uncomplicated and has fully healed, abdominal coolsculpting/fat freeze treatments can be safely done. However, you should go to an experienced doctor for this and have an assessment by him or her prior to any treatment.
Yes, Coolsculpt can be performed after a Caesarean section. 2 years is an adequate time for the Caesarean scar to heal and mature. The freezing effect penetrates into the fat layer beneath the skin only, and does not affect the deeper muscle layers.
For postpartum mums who also tend to have loose abdominal skin, radiofrequency treatments such as Vanquish and Exilis are a good choice.
Apart from breaking down fat cells, the treatment also stimulates collagen regeneration and remodelling, resulting in firmer, tighter skin. Similarly, the depth of penetration of radiofrequency waves is controlled, and is safe after Caesarean section.
You can consult a doctor to discuss your concerns before undergoing any treatments.
Good questions! I agree with Dr Chua’s reply on the pros and cons of Fractional CO2 lasers versus Infini RF. In addition, I would like to address your question on the ideal length of time between subcision and Infini RF treatments. The ideal interval between treatments is 4-6 weeks. This is to allow for adequate skin recovery. Hope that this answers your questions!
PRP at the present moment is not available in Singapore. It does help with acne scarring though, and you might have to go to neighbouring countries to do the treatment (including Malaysia). Having said that, you can consider Rejuran/skin boosters/microneedling that can help in a similar fashion. Your 2nd question on which is better — it depends on the severity and type of scars. But usually Fractional laser is the backbone of laser therapy. So consult your doctor early to discuss the available options.
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