'I want to be a sexy mom.'

EXCLUSIVE: The surgeon even suggested that our reporter should “gain some weight” if she opted for the BBL so she had enough fat to carry out the procedure

The aesthetic threads market size is projected to grow from $167.68 billion in 2026 to $282.35 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.73% during the forecast period 2026-2034.

It involves the fracturing of a patient’s ribs, before they spend three months laced into a corset. Some of those who have had this cosmetic procedure say it is like being ‘hit by a bus’. Why is it becoming more popular?

It involves the fracturing of a patient’s ribs, before they spend three months laced into a corset. Some of those who have had this cosmetic procedure say it is like being ‘hit by a bus’. Why is it be...

The article discusses the growing trend of rib remodelling surgery, a procedure that involves fracturing ribs to create an hourglass figure. Patients like Daniela Cesin from Miami and Sophia, a transgender woman, describe the painful recovery process, including wearing a corset for three months and experiencing complications such as pneumothorax. The procedure, developed by Russian surgeon Kazbek Kudzaev in 2017, has been refined by surgeons in Colombia, Korea, and France. It is marketed as a non-invasive option, but carries significant risks including collapsed lungs and blood clots. Plastic surgeons like Sandip Hindocha express concerns about the 3.7% complication rate and the permanence of the changes. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons does not currently endorse the procedure. The trend is linked to social media influence, particularly the Kardashian effect, and a shift towards thinner body ideals. Historically, waistlines have fluctuated, with corseting being popular in the 16th-19th centuries and the hourglass shape making a comeback with Marilyn Monroe. Today, the procedure is part of a broader trend of skeletal remodelling, including clavicle shortening and pelvic widening. The article also touches on how body image ideals have evolved, with social media normalising extreme body modifications. Elizabeth Rivera, a 35-year-old masseuse with lipedema, chose rib remodelling after finding traditional methods ineffective. Despite the risks, the procedure is gaining traction, with influencers promoting it on social media. The article concludes by questioning the societal shift towards prioritising appearance over health, noting that 'who we are is how we look' in today's visual culture.

A 24-year-old mum of two has sadly died during her "dream" cosmetic surgery which including breast implants and a lip enhancement known as liposculpture

The government's crackdown on cosmetic cowboys intensifies with restrictions on high-risk procedures.

There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.