ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery2025
Aesthetic Rib Cage Remodeling with Osteosynthesis: Body Structural High-Definition Reshaping (Rib Osteotomy with Osteosynthesis Stabilization).
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Prospective Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Rib Osteotomy With Osteosynthesis Stabilization for Waist Narrowing
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Is There Scientific Evidence on the Practice of Rib Resection or Remodeling for Body Contouring Purposes?-A Systematic Review.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Pooled it
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- Scarless Rib Reshaping: Comparison of Straight and Oblique Approaches in Terms of Efficacy and Recurrence.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Global Survey on Rib Remodeling Techniques: Assessing Complications and Safety in Waistline Contouring.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Reply to Response by Manzaneda to "Waistline Aesthetic Slimming by Puncture and Parallel Approach for Rib Remodeling Procedures".Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Article
- Anterior Aesthetic Rib Cage Remodeling With Osteosynthesis.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Waistline Aesthetic Slimming by Puncture and Parallel Approach for Rib Remodeling Procedures.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Article
- Muscular Increase and Definition of the Back Contour Through Key Fat Grafting and Liposuction.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundRib cage remodeling has shown promising aesthetic results as a new technique for body contouring, and yet risks and complications associated with the procedure have not been well established. The aim of the authors' study was to assess safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction rate associated with a new surgical technique for waistline definition.
methodsThe authors looked into their records for patients who underwent waist narrowing through a new rib remodeling procedure with osteosynthesis of ribs XI and XII from October of 2022 to June of 2023. Follow-up was carried out at 1 and 3 months after surgery. Outcomes were evaluated based on waist and hip measurements, body image, pain, and a patient satisfaction survey.
resultsA total of 27 consecutive patients were included in the analysis. The authors' technique resulted in a significant reduction in waist circumference, as evidenced by a decrease of 12.1 cm and 13.0 cm at the first and third months, respectively ( P < 0.005). A reduction of hip circumference of 6.2 cm and 8.7 cm at the first and third months, respectively, was also reported. A high patient satisfaction rate was reported. Postoperative complications included only 1 case of wound dehiscence and 1 case of mild pain. Pain levels were also reduced, with a mean pain score of 2.4 at week 1 and 0.26 at month 1.
conclusionsRib osteotomy with osteosynthesis emerges as an innovative, safe, and reliable approach for waist narrowing. The authors' results suggest that this technique can be applied to a wide variety of patients, and it might entail significant advantages compared with other techniques. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, IV.
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