Remodelage costal RibXcar à Lausanne pour affiner la taille

RibXcar: rib reshaping for a slimmer waist

If you have always wanted a more defined waistline or an even more accentuated hourglass shape, the RibXcar technique could be exactly what you are looking for. In general, to achieve an hourglass shape, liposuction of the love handles and back with lipofilling of the hip dips is enough to achieve a defined contour. However, for those who want to accentuate their waist even more, liposuction, exercise or diets are no longer enough, and rib reshaping is the latest technology that will provide a solution. Some women or men already have an “H-shaped” chest, which makes it difficult to slim the waist, particularly due to the anatomy of the 10th, 11th and 12th ribs. The last ribs of the chest are generally “floating”, meaning that they are not connected to each other. During the procedure, the ribs are not completely broken and do not need to be removed. Ribxcar allows the 10th, 11th and 12th ribs to be reshaped, leaving an almost invisible scar. It sounds magical, but it really works. Patients can expect to lose 4 to 15 cm from their waistline, with gradual improvement over the following three months as the body adapts to its new shape in a corset. Dr Favre was trained by Dr Manzaneda, who invented the technique. Dr. Favre is also the first in Switzerland to master this technique and offer it to patients.

What is the RibXcar technique?

RibXcar is an advanced form of rib reshaping designed to improve your natural waistline by reshaping specific ribs. Previous techniques involved removing ribs. With Ribxcar, this is no longer necessary. We generally treat ribs 10, 11 and 12. Ribxcar treats wide rib cages, protruding ribs and patients who want a slimmer waist.

Here is what sets Ribxcar apart from the old rib removal procedure:

Minimally invasive – Instead of removing ribs to reduce size, the technique changes their shape for a more natural result.
Minimal scarring – The procedure uses a piezotome needle, which makes the scar almost invisible.

The RibXcar technique can be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with other procedures such as liposuction, BBL, abdominoplasty or breast augmentation.

What are the advantages of RibXcar rib reshaping?

RibXcar was developed to refine your body’s natural shape once you have reached the limits of liposuction, diet, or exercise.

What makes RibXcar so unique? Let’s take a closer look.

1. A more pronounced hourglass shape

Unlike traditional rib removal, which involves removing parts of the rib cage, this rib reshaping technique creates a more defined curve at the waist. Whether you are naturally slim or curvier, this procedure creates an elegant, shapely midriff that highlights your hips and bust.

2. A cinched waist without the appearance of surgery

One of the biggest problems for patients who have undergone older rib removal techniques is that they can be left with unnatural indentations or exaggerated shapes.

Our patients want results that are visible but look natural. With RibXcar waist reduction surgery, the results are subtle but significant, giving you the hourglass effect with almost no scarring and a natural-looking result.

3. An almost invisible scar – really

RibXcar leaves only a needle-sized incision, making it one of the most discreet body contouring procedures available.

There is no long incision on your torso as was the case with older rib removal techniques. This means you can wear your usual clothes without any tell-tale signs of the operation.

4. Faster recovery and less trauma to the body

With RibXcar, as the technique involves reshaping the ribs rather than removing them, the recovery period is shorter.

Most patients feel sore but do not experience severe pain after the operation. In most cases, pain appears 7 days after the procedure. You can resume light activities after a few days and return to work after two weeks if you have a desk job.

5. An ideal complement to liposuction or abdominoplasty

If you are already considering liposuction or a tummy tuck, RibXcar can take your results to the next level. Although liposuction greatly slims the waistline around the love handles, if you want to take it to the next level, rib reshaping is necessary.

The procedure: How does RibXcar work?

If you are curious about how RibXcar works, here is a step-by-step description, from consultation to recovery.

Before the procedure

Every patient's body is different, which is why the first step is a consultation. We will review your medical history and discuss your goals to ensure that you are a good candidate. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) must be less than 27. We will first assess your waist circumference and rib structure. We will discuss the number of ribs to be reshaped (2, 4 or 6 ribs). The distance between the last rib (rib number 12) and the top of the pelvis must be less than 10 cm. A three-dimensional CT scan of the chest will be performed in all cases before the procedure to see the ribs and cartilage in detail. The anaesthetist will contact you one month before your procedure.

The procedure

On the day of the procedure, we will make the markings before the operation while you are standing. The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic, so you will not feel anything during the operation. After disinfecting the area in accordance with best practice, we will make a pinhole-sized incision to access the rib using a device called a piezotome. This device pierces one of the cortical bones of the rib, which softens the rib so that it can be reshaped.
The ribs are then carefully reshaped to create a waistline. A dressing and a special corset are then applied.

Les côtes sont ensuite soigneusement remodelées pour créer un tour de taille. On applique ensuite un pansement ainsi qu’un corset particulier.

After the procedure

Here is what you need to pay attention to after the procedure:
• Girdle It is essential to wear a corset for two months after the operation. This is a crucial step in the recovery process, as 50% of the success of the procedure depends on post-operative care. Each week, you will need to tighten the girdle by one centimetre to refine the waist until the desired waistline is achieved. If you do not do this, the bone will return to its original position.
• Pain - Pain usually begins 7 days after the procedure and is manageable with traditional painkillers.
• Sleeping - You must sleep on your back for one month, then you can sleep on your side after 4 weeks.
• Patients can resume their normal activities, with the exception of high-impact sports or exercise, which should be avoided for the first three months.
• A follow-up scan is performed two months after the procedure.
• The final result is visible after three months. As the swelling subsides, you will begin to see the final transformation of your waistline.

• Douleurs - Ils débutent en général 7 jours après l’intervention et sont supportables avec les anti-douleurs traditionnels.
• Dormir – Il faut dormir sur le dos pendant un mois puis vous pouvez redormir sur le côté après 4 semaines.
• Les patients peuvent reprendre leurs activités normales, à l'exception des sports ou des exercices à fort impact, qui doivent être évités pendant les trois premiers mois.
• On effectue un scanner de contrôle 2 mois après l’intervention.
• On a un résultat définitif au bout de trois mois - Au fur et à mesure que l'œdème se résorbe, vous commencerez à voir la transformation définitive de votre taille.

Risks and side effects:

As with any procedure, there are risks associated with this procedure. However, they are much lower than after rib removal surgery. There are risks of pneumothorax, non-union, chronic pain and pseudoarthrosis. There is also a risk of burns at the site where the instrument is inserted, but this risk is very low.

Who are good candidates for RibXcar?

Here are the ideal candidates for rib reshaping

Be close to your ideal weight – It is important to have a body mass index of less than 27 kg/m2. There may be some exceptions if the ribs are palpated thoroughly before the procedure. This can only be determined during a preliminary consultation. The best results are achieved when your weight is stable.
Good skin elasticity – As this technique does not involve removing excess skin, firm, elastic skin allows your body to adapt well to the new shape of your waist.
Good bone quality – Patients with osteoporosis are not good candidates.
Be in good general health – As with any non-emergency surgery, being in good health and free from serious medical conditions ensures a safe procedure and a smooth recovery.

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