Rib Remodeling: A New Route to a Narrower Waist Without Bone Removal

A new plastic surgery trend called rib remodeling surgically reshapes the lower ribs to make the waist slimmer without bone removal; the procedure costs roughly $10,000–$15,000, has about a three-month recovery during which patients wear a corset, and carries risks such as lung injury. The rise is linked to social media visibility, reduced stigma around cosmetic procedures, and GLP-1 weight-loss meds, with clients typically already thin seeking a more pronounced waist (including some transgender individuals).