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Clinical Outcomes in Rib Removal Surgery for Waistline Reduction
Rib removal surgery represents the elimination of the last anatomic...
The Surgical Technique of Clavicular Osteotomies in Shoulder Width Reduction
Shoulder width reduction is done by shortening the length of the...
The shape and appearance of the forehead is highly influenced by...
Background: The evolution of rhinoplasty surgery over the past twenty years...
Back Lifts: Clarifying the Two Primary Types Back lifts are body-contouring procedures with several variations. These are often grouped together, even though they produce very different contouring effects. The key distinction lies in the direction of skin excision, which determines the aesthetic outcome. What Is a Back Lift (Posterior Body Lift) A back lift removes Read More…
There are several structurally or skeletally based aesthetic body contouring procedures that can be performed from the clavicles down to the lower extremities. Excluding lower extremity lengthening or shortening, the three primary procedures are shoulder narrowing, rib removal or modification, and hip widening or augmentation (pelvic plasty). Many patients desire more than one of these Read More…
Osteotomies of ribs 8 and 9 for aesthetic torso narrowing refer to a niche but increasingly discussed body-contouring concept aimed at reducing the lower rib cage width to create a more tapered waistline. What ribs 8 and 9 contribute aesthetically Ribs 8–10 are false ribs (not directly attached to the sternum) Ribs 8 and 9 Read More…
A piezotome is a surgical device that uses ultrasonic vibrations to cut bone precisely while sparing soft tissue (nerves, blood vessels, mucosa). It’s basically bone surgery on “precision mode.” What it’s used for In plastic surgery (and related fields), it’s commonly used for: Rhinoplasty (especially piezo rhinoplasty for nasal bone osteotomies) Facial bone contouring Orthognathic Read More…
A subcostal rib shave is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reduce the visible edge or flare of the lower rib cage, creating a smoother and less prominent lower ribcage appearance. This can be the entire lower subcostal rib margin or it can be an isolated bump or protrusion. What it involves The subcostal ribs, usually ribs 8 and 9 on the Read More…
Subcostal rib flare refers to the outward protrusion of the lower ribs, most commonly ribs 8–12, at the lower costal margin. It is primarily an osteocartilaginous issue, not a soft-tissue problem. Its key characteristics include: Visible outward angulation of the lower rib cage Most noticeable from: Frontal view (V-shaped or squared costal margin) Oblique view Read More…
Rib 11–12 vs Rib 10–12 Resection Advanced Waist Contouring — Indications, Impact, and Risk Escalation This comparison applies to advanced, carefully selected aesthetic cases. Rib 10 involvement changes the operation from flank refinement to structural waist narrowing. 1. Anatomical Importance Ribs 11–12 Both are floating ribs Influence the lower third of the waist No role Read More…
Resection of ribs 11 and 12, the freely floating ribs, are most commonly associated with aesthetic waist refinement. Because of their lack of a sternal attachment and their proximity to the waistline removal of their lateral projecting ends reduces the structural support of the sides of the waistline. Rib 11 is longer than rib 12 Read More…
Rib 12 removal—also called 12th rib resection or floating rib excision—is a surgical procedure to partially or completely remove the 12th rib, the lowest rib in the rib cage. Because it does not attach to the sternum, it’s termed a floating rib. Aesthetic / body-contouring indications Waistline narrowing or flank contour refinement Typically partial resection Read More…
Can rib removal surgery give me a waist like Pixie Fox? In almost all cases, the answer is no. Pixie Fox’s result is not typical and should not be considered a realistic expectation for most patients. Her outcome reflects a very specific combination of factors, including the extent of her surgery, her body type, other Read More…
Clinical Outcomes in Rib Removal Surgery for Waistline Reduction
Rib removal surgery represents the elimination of the last anatomic...
The Surgical Technique of Clavicular Osteotomies in Shoulder Width Reduction
Shoulder width reduction is done by shortening the length of the...
The shape and appearance of the forehead is highly influenced by...
Background: The evolution of rhinoplasty surgery over the past twenty years...