Which Is Better for Waist Reduction – Rib Fracture vs Rib Removal?
Q: Dr. Eppley, Rib removal is my primary focus. I am concerned about risks short and long term and advantages disadvantage of fracturing va removal. Also looking at a skinny bbl or full lipo and skin tightening possibly.
A: My comments to your inquiry and pictures are:
1) any form of defatting, particularly BBL surgery, should be performed before structural waist reduction. (aka rib removals)
2) This link to a blog that I have written on the topic of rib fracture vs osteotomy will provide you with my insights about these two rib modification procedures for waist reduction.
https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/rib-removal-vs-r…arrowing-surgery/
Dr. Barry Eppley
World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon
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