Why Consider Rib Remodeling?
Posted December 11, 2024 in Body Procedures
Body contouring procedures are a consistently popular choice for cosmetic surgery patients looking to slim and shape their bodies. However, while some of the more well-known treatments offer excellent results for most people, sometimes you want to achieve a more dramatic transformation. H-Curve™ rib remodeling surgery is a technique perfected by Dr. Josef Hadeed to provide his patients with stunning results, leaving them with the curvy hourglass figure they desire.
In this blog, we’ll discuss the benefits of rib remodeling surgery, why you might seek rib remodeling surgery, and complementary body contouring procedures offered by Dr. Hadeed.
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Reasons for Choosing Rib Remodeling
Just like with any cosmetic surgery, whether it’s a Brazilian Butt Lift or a Mommy Makeover, the goal is to restore your confidence in your appearance. If you’ve spent hours in the gym working to shape your body naturally and hours in the kitchen preparing healthy meals, what else can you do to achieve your ideal body?
The answer is H-Curve™ rib remodeling, Dr. Josef Hadeed’s signature procedure. The “H” stands for “hourglass,” and his rib remodeling procedure is yet another way that Dr. Hadeed has utilized his skill, training, expertise, and experience to create an innovative method to help his patients reach their aesthetic goals.
Rib Remodeling Offers Permanent Waist Shaping
Liposuction, tummy tucks, and diet and exercise are excellent ways to whittle down your waist. However, these methods often require constant maintenance. Gaining or losing weight after a tummy tuck or liposuction can adversely affect your results, putting you back at square one and even requiring you to undergo another body contouring procedure to reclaim your results.
Rib remodeling involves creating medical-grade fractures in your lower ribs and wearing a compression garment as your ribs heal to “nip in” your waist. The healed fractures permanently reshape your waist, reducing its size by addressing the section of your rib cage that naturally flares out. In doing so, your waist appears more tapered, and the ratio between your bust, waist, and hips is more noticeable, giving you a curvier silhouette.
Because rib remodeling actually alters the shape of your ribs, it offers much more permanence with much less maintenance required. While it is still important for your health and self-esteem to exercise regularly and follow a healthy, balanced diet, you don’t have to focus as intently on keeping in optimal shape to enjoy a slimmer waist. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help ensure the longevity of your results and your overall well-being.
Rib Remodeling Helps You Achieve Results You Never Thought You Could
Even for people with very little body fat, an hourglass figure may be unachievable without a little surgical help. While a healthy lifestyle and cosmetic procedures like liposuction can help them achieve a more slender shape, genetics may work against their aesthetic goals. Some of the reasons people may choose H-Curve™ rib remodeling include:
A Naturally Wide Rib Cage
Some people have broader rib cages than others or are genetically predisposed to a more square or round shape. Even the most lean athletes or models may struggle with their body shape, frustrated that clothing doesn’t fit correctly or that some outfits make them look shapeless.
Rib remodeling may also be chosen by male-to-female transgender patients who want a more classically feminine body shape. Men are genetically programmed to have broader torsos, and even with hormone therapy, their skeletal build makes it impossible to achieve their desired results without surgery.
Post-pregnancy Body Changes
Pregnancy changes a woman’s body in so many ways, from larger shoe sizes to how your weight is distributed. Another way pregnancy can affect your body is something called “rib flare.” Rib flare occurs when your growing baby pushes your internal organs upward into your rib cage, causing it to widen. That’s why you might notice that your posture is different, your bra seems tighter, and you may even have lower back pain or pelvic floor issues.
The other side effect of rib flare is a less-defined waistline. Maybe you’ve worked hard to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight, expecting to see the fruits of your labor in a smaller pant size or the ability to wear a clingy dress. Instead, you see the scale going down, but your pant size stubbornly remains the same. Rib remodeling can change all that, giving you back a shapelier appearance.
Combining Rib Remodeling With Other Body Contouring Procedures
When you come in for your H-Curve™ rib remodeling consultation with Dr. Hadeed, you will talk with him about your goals for treatment, and he will provide recommendations accordingly. If you’re looking for a way to achieve a classic hourglass figure, you may wish to undergo a tummy tuck or TriDef® liposculpting to complement your rib remodeling procedure. Dr. Hadeed will explain how these procedures can be safely and effectively combined to achieve your desired results. You may also consider a breast augmentation for further enhancement of your curves.
Using the information from your consultation, Dr. Hadeed will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your individual goals and desired results. This customized approach, combined with his expertise, ensures you receive the most effective treatment for your aesthetic goals. You will also receive a cost estimate for your rib remodeling procedure.
Learn More About Rib Remodeling in Beverly Hills
If you’re frustrated with the results (or lack thereof) of your best efforts at achieving an hourglass shape, it’s time to discover the benefits of H-Curve™ rib remodeling in Beverly Hills. Let board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Josef Hadeed work his magic and give you the slimmer, more defined waistline you desire in just one outpatient procedure.
Call our office today at (310) 970-2940 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Hadeed, or complete our online contact form. Dr. Hadeed looks forward to helping you achieve your ideal body aesthetic.
