This is the 3-month postoperative result of a 28-year-old patient who underwent rib-remodeling surgery, abdominal/waist liposuction, and fat-graft breast augmentation.
Her waist circumference has decreased by approximately 10 cm, creating a much slimmer, more contoured silhouette.
Case overview
| Procedure | Liposuction (abdomen, waist) / Fat grafting breast augmentation / Rib remodeling (RIBXCAR) |
|---|---|
| Sessions | 1 session |
| Cost | ¥2,000,000 (price at the time of treatment, monitor price) Price list |
| Main risks | swelling, bruising, pain, edema, skin irregularities, asymmetry, scars, lumps, calcification, temporary effects on breathing, etc. (see details below) |
| Doctor | Dr. Abelino Fujimoto (Plastic Surgeon) / Dr. Shin Moriwaki (Director) |
Although wearing the corset continuously for the first 3 months can be challenging, the degree of improvement is highly noticeable and rewarding.
Risks: irregularities, pigmentation, pneumothorax, hemothorax, etc.
This post is for medical education purposes.
Risks and side effects
Liposuction may cause swelling, bruising, pain, edema, skin irregularities or tightness, asymmetry, pigmentation, and scars at the small incision sites. Rarely, complications such as infection, hematoma, numbness, or reduced sensation may occur. On the abdomen and waist, temporary hardness or irregularities due to tissue contraction, and skin laxity may occur.
Fat grafting may cause calcification, lumps or cysts, individual variation in fat survival, asymmetry, and irregularities at the donor site.
Rib remodeling is performed under general anesthesia, which places a burden on the body, and pain, swelling, and bruising may last for several weeks. Because the ribs are treated, nerve injury, temporary effects on breathing, and small scars may occur, and in rare cases the rib shape may become uneven or tend to return to its original position.
These symptoms may occur during recovery and most improve over time, but their severity and the recovery period vary from person to person. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor rather than judging for yourself.