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Rib Removal /Rib subluxation/ waistline narrowing
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For those of you that thought this was an urban myth..... lol it’s not and celebrities have been doing this for well over a decade.
First before we even began let’s take it back to high school. Very brief and quick anatomy and physiology lesson
As you can see below 11&12 are footing ribs and 8-12 are considered false ribs.
As you can see below 11&12 are footing ribs and 8-12 are considered false ribs.
Let me explicitly spell it out. Ribs 11 and 12 are floating and have no connection to the breastplate/sternum , there only attachment is muscle and fascia. Ribs 8 to 10 are called "false ribs" bc they don't connect directly, but have cartilage that attaches them to the sternum
So now that you all have had a slight anatomy refresher , let me detail what exactly Rib Removal surgery and why it is highly beneficial in SOME cases, WHEN DONE CORRECTLY.
Rib removal is an aesthetic body contouring procedure that has an impact on narrowing the anatomic waistline. It is most commonly performed on women with HIGH WHR that or on male to female transgender patients to get some semblence of a waistline shape. https://twitter.com/kosmetickrys/status/1288875060644712449?s=21
To create a waistline narrowing effect, the free floating (11th & 12th) ribs are shortened in their length. Rib removal DOES NOT mean the entire ribs are removed back to their vertebral facets. Rather they are shortened back to the lateral border of the erector spinae muscle.
This removes some support from the overlying soft tissues but does so without risk to any internal organs.
LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN. PARTIALLY REMOVING YOUR FLOATING RIBS STILL ALLOWS YOUR KIDNEYS PROTECTION FROM THE PORTION OF THE RIB STILL ATTACHED
LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN. PARTIALLY REMOVING YOUR FLOATING RIBS STILL ALLOWS YOUR KIDNEYS PROTECTION FROM THE PORTION OF THE RIB STILL ATTACHED
The debate is whether a portion of rib #10 should also be removed in addition to ribs #11 & #12. #10 is not a free floater & has a more horizontal orientation, which wraps around the waistline to attach to the subcostal rib cage. This is best for those who have a shorter torso
So how is exactly is it done? What is my scar going to look like?
Aesthetic rib removal is done through a 4 to 4.5 cm long incision placed in an oblique skin fold seen when the patient turns at the waist.
This patient is 2 days post op
Aesthetic rib removal is done through a 4 to 4.5 cm long incision placed in an oblique skin fold seen when the patient turns at the waist.
This patient is 2 days post op
The amount of waistline reduction, as reported by patients, averages between 1 to 4 inches, depending on their body shape, weight, thickness of tissues and postoperative therapies. (e.g., corseting)
Here’s Pixie a well known rib removal “celebrity” demonstrating her results. As you can see her scars are barely visible after a few weeks.
In summary , Rib removal surgery represents the elimination of the last anatomic barrier for horizontal waistline . It is perfectly safe and has no long term issues with partial loss of the outer portions of the lower ribs.
In the properly selected patient it offers an amount of waistline reduction that can not otherwise be achieved.
There are only FOUR doctors in North America properly trained to do this.
If you’re interested in further discussing this procedure and whether or not you’re an ideal candidate....
If you’re interested in further discussing this procedure and whether or not you’re an ideal candidate....
