How Can I Fix My Prominent Right Side Rib Flare?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in rib contouring to fix this protruding rib and to create a more narrow upper body.

A: You appear to have a unilateral subcostal rib flare. That can be treated by either cartilage cuts and bending of the flared segment (requiring 6 weeks of banding to ensure that it heals in an inward position or a more open shaving/excision of the flared subcostal rib margin. 

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon