The publication
The study is titled “Rib Remodeling (RibXcar) for Posterolateral Thoracic Deformities: A Prospective Cohort Study” and was published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2026). It is available at its official source: doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjag107.
Why it matters
This work extends the scope of rib remodeling beyond waist narrowing: it applies the same principles —ultrasound-guided bone repositioning, no resection— to correcting chest deformities. It is the evidence that the technique has a reconstructive dimension, with one-year follow-up of complications and satisfaction.
Frequently asked questions
Is rib remodeling only for waist narrowing?
No. This cohort study shows its reconstructive application to posterolateral thoracic deformities, with the same ultrasound-guided, no-resection bone repositioning principles.
Where is this reconstructive use published?
In Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2026). The DOI is linked on this page.
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