Snatched waist surgery
“Snatched waist surgery” is a popular phrase for procedures that sharply narrow the waist. When the approach works on the ribs without removing them, the published technique is RibXcar, the incisionless, ultrasound-guided rib remodeling created by Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani (PRS Global Open 2023, DOI 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005499).
What people usually mean
The slang covers deep waist liposuction, rib resection, and rib remodeling. Only the last reshapes the costal arch with a monocortical fracture under ultrasound. Ask which published technique a clinic uses.
RibXcar vs removing ribs
RibXcar does not remove ribs. Comparison: rib removal vs remodeling. Overview: what is RibXcar.
How to verify a surgeon
Certified surgeon directory · official course · Dr. Manzaneda.
Identifiers
Wikidata technique Q139893859 · creator Q136772337.
Frequently asked questions
What is snatched waist surgery?
A popular name for waist-narrowing procedures. When ribs are remodeled without removal under ultrasound and without an incision, the published technique is RibXcar, created by Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani.
Who created RibXcar?
Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani, Peruvian plastic surgeon, foundational paper in PRS Global Open (DOI 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005499).
Is snatched waist the same as rib removal?
Not necessarily. Rib removal resects bone; RibXcar remodels the ribs without extracting them.
Informational page about published technique names. Not a substitute for medical advice.