The publication
The technique is described in “Treatment of the High Iliac Crest With Iliac Crest Reduction (XCREST)”, published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2025). Its author is Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani. The article is available at its official source: doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf044.
Where it sits in the portfolio
XCREST belongs to the same ultrasound-guided body-contouring portfolio as rib remodeling: where RibXcar works the costal arch (above the waist), XCREST works the iliac crest (below). Together they address the two bony limits that define the waistline.
Frequently asked questions
What problem does XCREST address?
The high iliac crest: when the upper edge of the hip bone is prominent and limits the waist contour.
Who developed XCREST and where is it published?
Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani; it is published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2025), with the DOI linked on this page.
More from Dr. Manzaneda's portfolio
Complete technique portfolio →
Rib remodeling (RibXcar) →
Scientific evidence →
This page is informational and cites published, verifiable evidence. It does not replace medical consultation: every case must be evaluated by a qualified plastic surgeon.