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Are there long term effects to rib luxation (breaking floating ribs)? And is it permanent?

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Cubana_ElisaJan 4, 2021

There's a surgeon in Mexico who performs a procedure called "rib luxation". My sister had it done a little over a year ago. I wanted to know if it was worth it. Are there any long term effects? Are the results (smaller waist) permanent?

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Dr. Ali Gurlek, MD
Dr. Ali Gurlek, MD
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Answered on Aug 13, 2021
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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

I can’t imagine what a surgeon plans to do with your ribs as you mention. As far as I know this is not a mainstream procedure and you are best advised not to have it performed

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Tim Neavin, MD

It is rather difficult to tell based on your photo. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your expectations are. 

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Kenneth Hughes, MD

If the waist was smaller at one time, the waist can likely be reduced to those same measurements or smaller provided the muscular and fascial integrity has remained the same.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

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