Go Home Immediately After Surgery, No Hospital Stay Required
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Resume Normal Activities and Work After Surgery
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Sculpts a Slim and Defined Waistline
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Waist Reduction
AM I A CANDIDATE?
Normal Weight and BMI, But Wide Rib Frame
Straight Waistline, Unable to Accentuate Chest and Hips
Transgender Individuals Seeking to Reduce a Naturally Wide
Waistline
Pursuing an Ideal Figure with an S-Curve Shape
What is Waist Reduction?
"Many people with naturally larger frames struggle to have a
defined waistline no matter how slim they are."
A broader waistline and difficulty in reducing waist size, or a
combination of a larger frame and excess fat, can create a
straight torso appearance without any waist curvature.
These individuals are ideal candidates for Waist
Reduction!
Waist Reduction involves the partial removal of floating ribs that
impact body shape, allowing the waist to taper inward. By
adjusting the rib width, the
waist can reduce by 2-3 inches,
with excess fat removed from the waist and a minimally invasive
lift to keep the skin tight and smooth post-surgery. Waist
Reduction helps you achieve a naturally tapered waist and
permanently removes the straight torso look!
What are "Floating Ribs"? Is Removal Harmful?
The human ribcage has 12 pairs of ribs. Pairs 1 to 10 form a
ring-like structure that shapes the chest cavity, while
the 11th and 12th pairs do not form a closed ring and are not
attached to the chest cavity; these are the floating ribs.
Floating ribs are less critical structurally than the first 10
pairs. People with longer floating ribs often appear to have a
straight waist, lacking a defined upper waist curve.
Waist Reduction involves the partial removal of these
two floating ribs,
without affecting the protective function of the ribcage over
the internal organs,
and post-surgical pain is minimal, with swelling and recovery
taking approximately 3 months.
A 4-5 cm incision is made between the 11th and 12th ribs on
the lower back, accessing the area with minimally invasive
techniques through the back muscles.
Removing the periosteum on the ribs, with partial resection of
the 11th rib.
Finally, partial removal of the 12th rib, followed by suturing
of all separated tissue layers.
Waist Reduction for a
Curvaceous S-Line Figure
Before floating ribs are removed, it’s essential to identify the
root cause of an underdefined waist curve, whether
from excess visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, or an outwardly
prominent rib structure.
Different causes require different treatment approaches. Before
proceeding with Waist Reduction, it is recommended to get a chest
X-ray and a 3D CT scan of the ribs to help the physician determine
the need for floating rib removal.
Individuals with naturally larger frames are ideal candidates
for Waist Reduction,
as a large frame will often produce a straight torso with minimal
waist curvature, mainly due to the width of the floating ribs.
Waist Reduction involves a 4-5 cm incision between the 11th and
12th ribs on each side of the lower back,
using minimally invasive techniques to remove the periosteum
and partially resect the floating ribs,
creating space for the waist to taper inward.
Within a month post-surgery, a noticeable waist curve
emerges,
enhancing the appearance of the chest and hips to achieve a
beautifully defined S-curve figure!
ATTENTION Waist Reduction Precautions
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Waist Reduction Surgery requires partial removal of floating
ribs, which will result in scarring. Apply scar gel
consistently, and after several months of healing, the best
possible outcome is a faint scar resembling a wrinkle. Those
who cannot accept post-surgical scarring may not be suitable
for Waist Reduction Surgery.
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Rib removal is irreversible; once removed, ribs do not
regenerate. If weight is well-maintained after Waist
Reduction Surgery, the body contouring effects can be
permanent.
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Prior to Waist Reduction Surgery, discontinue blood-thinning
foods and medications, such as aspirin, anticoagulants,
vitamin E, and herbal supplements like angelica and ginseng.
Additionally, avoid smoking for one month to prevent
nicotine from hindering wound healing.
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After Waist Reduction Surgery, wear compression garments
consistently for at least one month. For optimal results,
continue for up to three months. Post-surgery, waist
circumference can decrease by 2-3 inches, and the
waist-to-hip ratio may improve by 7-8%.
FAQ About Waist Reduction
In the two weeks following Waist Reduction Surgery, mild back
pain, wound discomfort, and bruising may occur, but there have
been no clinical cases of long-term side effects. Think of the
procedure as similar to a bone contouring surgery, where the
prominent part of the bone is partially reduced, with minimal
impact on its original function.
Every body shape is different. It's recommended to consult a
physician to identify the exact cause of a less-defined
waistline. Pre-surgery chest X-rays and 3D CT scans of the ribs
can help the physician assess how much improvement Waist
Reduction can achieve, or if other combined procedures might
provide optimal results.
Waist Reduction Surgery inevitably leaves scars. Small, 4 cm
scars will be present on both sides of the waist. Proper scar
care can minimize their visibility, potentially to the
appearance of a faint wrinkle. For complete concealment,
tattooing over the scar is an option.
The floating ribs have limited physiological function, while the
first 10 rib pairs form the protective chest structure. Removing
the outer portions of the 11th and 12th ribs does not affect the
body’s function.
During rib removal, there is a slight risk of touching internal
organs like the liver, spleen, and kidneys, as they are only
separated by a thin membrane. However, the surgeon takes great
care to avoid any harm, making the risk to internal organs
extremely low.
Bones provide support and protection. Floating ribs are located
at the thoracic-lumbar junction, just behind the kidneys. If
floating ribs were entirely removed, a severe impact could
potentially injure internal organs. To address this concern,
Waist Reduction Surgery only removes the outer portion of the
floating ribs, with no direct effect on the kidneys.
