Should You Remove Ribs to Snatch a Waist?

[@blitzsturm5614]

He was dancing because he finally got a client to pay for the most expensive operation they can offer for the first time ever since the clinic opened 25 yrs ago.

[@katherineklevenow1808]

What operation is that?

[@cassandrine]

Don't forget Marilyn Manson 🤣🤣🤣

[@Shmaples]

​@@katherineklevenow1808....If you dont know then maybe you should rewarch thr video bc the answer is painstakingly obvious.

[@pieiero3006]

​@@katherineklevenow1808removing ribs

[@ninarozenrad]

THIS IS SO SPECIFIC 😭😭

[@gingercat]

Removing ribs unnecessarily is certifiably insane. Thank you Dr. Youn for being a voice of reason!

[@DeathShiniGama]

Not much different than this Trans movement 🤷‍♀️

[@Emmaem111]

@@DeathShiniGama You thinking that trans people getting surgery to correct their body’s _incorrect_ gender is *unnecessary* is certifiably insane.

[@EllaMBV]

​@@DeathShiniGamadude what

[@irsyadamir4166]

​@@DeathShiniGamaboth are insane its sick

[@shen1891]

​@@Emmaem111what trans person is removing their whole ass ribs to transition 💀💀

[@VikkiKitsune]

Nope you are absolutely correct removing yours or another person's RIBS for appearance is INSANE. Your ribs are there for a frickin reason lol😅 people have lost all sanity however thankfully there's still sane people out there 😂

[@kiyoponnn]

It seems like that the richest people are also often the dumbest

[@InsolentHalo]

I like having something protective over my liver and spleen thanks😊

[@snappysnap955]

Insane was exactly the word that came to mind.

[@ImTrIgGeREdd]

@@kiyoponnnactually there was a study done and basically it says the richer someone is. The farther the seem to remove themselves from reality.

[@bobbieburns5387]

Hey, they're paying for it and maybe it will help someone else like bone marrow transplant or something so just stay inside your lane ,Let that Doctor be dancing all the way to the Bank BABY!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lizardbritches]

I can't even remove pork ribs from my diet for a smaller waist, there's no way in hell I'm paying someone else to take MY ribs😂

[@julieevans2591]

Best reply!

[@sellyourhomenowbook]

the best!

[@alliu6562]

HAHAHAHA no same tho

[@lizardbritches]

@alliu6562 not gonna lie though, that thing where they break your leg bones & pull them apart to make u taller kinda slaps though, catch me out here frankensteining my way into a terrifying, more intimidating body 😘

[@hellenrhind2076]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jenniferforeman1599]

It is so refreshing to see a doctor with morals values common sense and ethics!❤

[@kpopmgk497]

💯💯

[@paulheydarian1281]

I guess the reality is that 90% of the surgeons out there are greedy, immoral butchers. Welcome to planet Earth. 😅

[@whatever7004]

It's not about doctors. It's the crazy people that ask for these crazy treatments!

[@Kymberlee_W]

@@whatever7004 and doctors aren't allowed to say no to providing a risky AF procedure? Sure they can, many just don't want to . There are many reasons, for instance: money, fame, prestige, notoriety, referrals, research, practice, technique development....and probably many other reasons that I can't think of off the top of my head at midnight.

[@wontdie_]

You are slow

[@Rebecca_English]

My sister had to have a rib removed due to a tumor. 10 years later, she's still in constant pain from it. If you have the choice, just don't.

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

Every one have a different anatomy, surgery has complications, she got bad complications not everyone do

[@Rebecca_English]

@marcolinosalgarone9442 It's true that each of our bodies is unique, but we're mostly not that different. We have ribs for a reason. Any amputation (a rib, in my sister's case) is going to result in chronic pain and phantom pain due to unavoidable nerve damage from the surgery. Because her lung lacks the protection and stability of the rib, even 10 years out, it hurts if she moves in certain ways, if she lays down on the amputation site, if she coughs, or if she laughs too hard. The lack of a rib has left her unable to cough properly, so she's at a higher risk for respiratory diseases. The surgery went well without any complications. The symptoms I described are known and expected results of the surgery, not complications. Removing a rib is risky, but in my sister's case, it was better than facing a collapsed lung from the benign tumor.

[@S_Carol]

I think this would be a bit different, if only because the ribs bring removed are the floating ones. While the rest of them have a major impact on the lungs (they're literally what keeps our lungs inflated) the floating ones are more like... Spare armour. They do help protect our spleen and liver from sharp impacts somewhat, but one could theoretically be fine without them as long as they're not doing contact or extreme sports? It's still major surgery though. That always carries risks.

[@Rebecca_English]

@@S_Carol It's still painful.

[@Kekkndslgnlwnh]

​@@marcolinosalgarone9442I have had 4 areas of my ribs removed in 5 inch sections for tumors as well, although at first it was very painful, now I only get some bone aching and neuropathy. Some days it hurts really bad, it just depends on what is triggering the pain flare up. I still have a lot of tumors on my chest though, it's hard to tell what the pain is from. It can burn though and for sure result in some nerve damage but I think it depends on the doctor performing the operation as well.

[@smellyal8trstinky]

100% NEVER remove your ribs for a snatched waist . you have those for a REASON

[@supraondueces]

Agree l! Your lungs wouldn’t be able to fully expand!

[@smellyal8trstinky]

@@supraondueces i don’t get how someone could be ignorant enough to remove an essential part of their skeleton 😭 like, you have ribs to protect your most important and fragile body parts 😭😭😭

[@user-hi7ql9sw2x]

My thought exactly

[@samanthasimms5040]

Imagine hating your body THAT much. So sad. I hope they find the love and acceptance they’re looking for ❤

[@cherriberri8373]

My thoughts too. You've obviously been pushed into a very, very deep and dark hole to desire to do that

[@user-js8et6zd4x]

@@cherriberri8373 u all are looking in too deep, people just want to be prettier, I would take my ribs out if I could

[@teddy2271]

Snatched waist today, snatched life tomorrow

[@Josslyn_H]

It's worth it even if only for a day

[@sjworrier0613]

I’m dying 😂

[@ere2117]

@@Josslyn_Hno tf it is not

[@Tobgi_]

​@@sjworrier0613so is sheeee 💅

[@SkylerBretzke]

THE BEST COMMENT 🤣🤣

[@theresatzitzira1361]

You are MY kind of cosmetic surgeon, i.e. someone who doesn't indulge in dangerous practices!!

[@tomatosauceandaoli]

All surgeries come with risk. If you don't need it it's unnecessary danger

[@barrowscasper12]

​​@@tomatosauceandaolisure thing, but some surgeries are wayyyyyy riskier, and sometimes downright immoral, to do compared to milder more secure and well thought out and practiced surgeries. It's all about risk management and setting boundaries. Once had a person in the IC who had liposuction done, the idiot sucked away 20L!! of fat in one procedure, mind you this was 30 years ago. Needless to say, she unfortunately passed away.

[@gloomyghhoul]

@@tomatosauceandaolithere’s a difference between common risks and actually endangering your body. this specific surgery is dangerous.

[@tomatosauceandaoli]

@@gloomyghhoul I agree there's a difference. But why would you do any unnecessary surgery that requires antibiotics to not get an infection and die? Wiping out your gut microbiome for what? Even if not immediately dangerous, later on it'll catch up with you.

[@DowntownTasty]

Seriously. He’s a good doctor. The people who indulge these patients shouldn’t be doing it. But if someone has enough money they’ll find a doctor who will be a yes man. (For example Michael Jackson)

[@natoshabrown]

I agree with you! That, and those ribs exist for a reason. THEY PROTECT YOUR INSIDES, PEOPLE! 😅

[@cheese_ham52]

Ribs do the protecting of the internal stuffs man, don't get them removed, they do the good!!!!!

[@konainfatima5036]

your ribs are there to protect your organs... WHAT DO YOU MEAN REMOVE RIBS ?!?!??👁️👄👁️

[@OGBennyGoat]

Those ones are part of you 'rib cage' so they don't protect much but you not not wrong

[@iimintyii6547]

The last 2 don’t actually matter, they take those ones out. Any more than that then your practically gonr

[@user-tc2ex5fe1l]

@@iimintyii6547 And your vertebrae??

[@chloepainter4064]

Was it women who have an extra floating set of ribs, or men??

[@InsomniaMoose]

​@@chloepainter4064neither

[@Morethanwords-o2d]

Ribs protect vital organs and it also helps in maintaining pressure in thoracic cavity It might be problematic for some organs.

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

Don't do surgery if you don't have to, overall: Ribcage is for breathig, the flating ribs don't do much, they are as functional as your pinke toe, maby you wont win a maraton without your pinky but you will be fine, same for the floating ribs

[@Morethanwords-o2d]

Floating ribs has its own purpose it protects kidney.

[@lauriecarollo2169]

Absolutely 100% doing the right thing by not removing ribs. Please stay true to who you are and don’t give in to the insanity! These people will regret their life choices one day.

[@tams5204]

as someone who was born with one rib less (like for no reason, at least i’ve never gotten one) i can definitely say, appreciate your ribs! the amount of times i’ve accidentally hit a table’s corner with my right (ribless) side or something like that the pain is hooooorrible

[@christinebjelkevig772]

I believe it’s because you are concerned about your patients health and safety. Never change… ☺️

[@LovelyLady1111]

I second this 😊

[@mwatkins03]

Lmao the patient is the one who wants it who are we to decide to take a women's or man's choice for that matter to not get surgery so they can love themselves even if it ends up killing them it's what they wanted in the end and they can die knowing they are happy

[@lizkat1733]

Totally agree ❤

[@eancola6111]

@@mwatkins03Yeah some people actually have a moral compass and won’t do things they know will hurt someone

[@QueenKitty08]

I think I'd rather have my skeletal protection.

[@mrs.jackson.]

Exactly!!! 😂

[@juanraro5210]

Kind of important thing 😅

[@MemeDumpworld87]

Yeah...lol

[@junevivion2703]

Most definitely!

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

Ribs are for inlating tour lungs, they don't protect much. And if they break, they can pirce your lungs and kill you faster. They are takeng out less functional ribs, the floating one, not a big deal just wird to notice at the beach if you know how to look

[@kathleenaasen2489]

I think your doing a wonderful job and I know who I am going to trust with my tummy tuck! Keep up the great work

[@annacichocka7734]

You're the best doc in the game

[@ozzuwazzoo4124]

the fact that being called “too conservative” because you go against borderline body mutilation is wildddd bro 😭 shes trying to remove her RIBS for beauty like, thats a reasonable response 💀💀

[@NovaIsDreaming]

idk she wanted to do it, and she could have just been doing it for herself nothing wrong with that imho

[@sagecilantro5764]

Nah fr. Can't even say that that's an absolutely insane thing to do for the sake of beauty. When you're removing bones that are needed in your body to have a 'snatched' waist, somebody's gotta point out how whack it is 💀

[@tramarthomas6105]

He's already taking people apart to so that they can look better. If the procedure became standard, I guarantee he won't be as conservative about it

[@bunnyg4464]

@@tramarthomas6105 this is my take on it. once upon a time, what he's doing now wasn't looked at all too kindly. but like you said, he's already literally doing SURGERY to your body because you're unhappy with the skin you're in, what's a few ribs in the process of being the person you want? even though i think it's extreme asf, it's in the same vein as botox, breast implants, and face lifts- all shit no one actually needs but does to make themselves feel better.

[@dracodragniel8648]

​@@bunnyg4464You really out here comparing botox with ribs removal? While rib 11 and 12 are floating ribs which are basically useless, 9 and 10 are needed. You literally removing parts of your body needs to protect itself and you comparing it to botox and breast implants. I cant 😂

[@SerenityScratch]

Ribs are there for a reason. To protect whatever is underneath them. You are a good doctor and you do the best for your patients. Thank you.

[@phillyphakename1255]

I could maybe see removing 1 rib, but 3 is what, like 25%? Seems like rib removal harms are probably exponential.

[@donnajojean3217]

I am so glad you are a real person. 💯

[@sallykirby4907]

It is too risky to have ribs removed. They are there for a reason! ( In case there are some people who don't understand, the ribs protect your heart and lungs!)

[@debrawittig3944]

Let's not forget your liver. You know that thing that produces your blood

[@american-britchick4003]

I think it’s unethical to remove healthy, necessary rib bones for cosmetic purposes. I’m glad to hear you’re against this.

[@serebii666]

You can say the same about fat redistribution or facelifts too. Cosmetic surgery is like abortions, there will always be demand for these services, but keeping things above board ensures everyone's safety.

[@american-britchick4003]

@@serebii666 fat redistribution and facelifts don’t remove important parts of the skeleton designed to protect internal organs-that’s folly. And, I agree-there will always be demand for these services, so it is important to ensure licensed plastic surgeons legally perform the procedures. However, I still admire the ethics of a plastic surgeon who refuses to complete the procedure because it is seriously dangerous to the patient to live without all of the rib cage. It sends a message to irrational patients about the seriousness of the surgery they are requesting. Some would decide against such a surgery when a plastic surgeon declines to perform the procedure to protect the health of the patient. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@serebii666]

@@american-britchick4003 You wrote " its unethical to remove healthy, X for cosmetic purposes." Voila. " important parts of the skeleton designed to protect internal organs-that’s folly." What do you think the purpose of fat is. "Some would decide against such a surgery when a plastic surgeon declines to perform the procedure to protect the health of the patient" Those who seek to undergo such extreme and expensive surgery are not liable to be discouraged by one refusal. They embark on medical tourism to countries with lax protections, just like the people who seek to inject castor oil or rubber cement. You may personally consider such body modification bizarre and unethical, but I think it is very important that service is still available in the US by rigorously trained medical professionals. There are far more extreme surgeries that are less controversial than this one (like height lengthening surgery, gender affirmation, monsplasties, or polydactyly amputation), let alone amputations of full healthy limbs for Body integrity dysphoria sufferers. And attacking the ethics or integrity of doctors that ultimately exist to counsel patients and help them with their self esteem and wellbeing for providing these services is off-mark for me.

[@yuri_mony989]

Yeah I mean you have ribs for a reason why remove them just because you want to

[@american-britchick4003]

@@yuri_mony989 Exactly my point. We need our ribs. It’s never wise removing essential parts of your skeleton.

[@NursingInnovation]

Definitely agree with you...vote to keep the ribs to protect your "gizzards"...there's other ways to "snatch" the waist! Peace, love & tranquility to all ❤

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

Don't do surgery if you don't have to, overall: Ribcage is for breathig, the flating ribs don't do much, they are as functional as your pinke toe, maby you wont win a maraton without your pinky but you will be fine, same for the floating ribs. You have never saw a big german woman, wonderfull big brest, not that big of a booty

[@bjasshjaskjdhkasj]

gizzards

[@monith9496]

@@marcolinosalgarone9442 The rib cage is to protect the lungs, diaphragm and heart from damage (the whole thoracic cavity), while still being flexible enough to allow the lungs to inflate. This is like the real life, internal equivalent of video games making women’s armor only cover their boobs and “down stairs area” to make them look more attractive.

[@quuenbanaana8425]

It worries me, why would someone choose to make their body weaker like that? Our human body is beautiful as it is not need to alter the structure

[@monith9496]

@@quuenbanaana8425 At the same time: body dysmorphia is a hell of a drug.

[@ceriseisacolor5677]

Hearing that song just injected me with the entire Aristocats movie. A film I have not seen in 22 years.

[@anaiiskika7752]

And that's why we love you doc

[@AC-ni4gt]

I don't think you're being too conservative. All of the ribs do have an important role to play.

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

Anatomy is something easy to study, see for your self how much yousefull are the floating ribs

[@AC-ni4gt]

@@marcolinosalgarone9442 indeed but many women for beauty standards want it gone.

[@TheBest6431]

@@marcolinosalgarone9442something EASY to study tf bro its not im dying over here studying for my splanchnology midterm

[@DamiMami]

My anatomy professor: The ribs are there to protect the abdominal organs! ☝️ This doctor removing ribs: *booty wiggle*

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

Don't do surgery if you don't have to, overall: Ribcage is for breathig, the flating ribs don't do much, they are as functional as your pinke toe, maby you wont win a maraton without your pinky but you will be fine, same for the floating ribs

[@PrettyMoneyLife]

😂😂

[@cubanalien]

For real 😭

[@loubock3238]

That's because Dr. Yo it sensible and and honest about what he thinks, common sense. Wish he lived in my state.

[@anitawelbornsimmons3616]

Thank you for being conscientious and ethical Doctor!

[@raisinbranman]

not only do the ribs protect your vital organs, they also prevent your vertebrae from moving in ways they shouldn't

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

if your ribs prevent your spine from shifting explaing me the hunchback

[@waxtrax_]

​@marcolinosalgarone9442 no one's claiming that your ribs prevent scoliosis or bad posture. rib cage simply plays a role in helping hold your thoracic spine in alignment

[@lithiumclears]

that's why most tall people with long torsos have scoliosis. the ribs are there to help the alignment of the spine.

[@morgan4574]

One of my ribs arent attached, so this explains a lot... my doctors tell me as long as rhe rib isnt puncturing anything it's best to just leave it alone

[@mareenalewis4241]

I have such a short waist. I have my last rib bone, 3 finger width, then hip bone... and I would never consider taking out a rib for beauty. Ribs are there to protect our organs.

[@crying2emoji5]

I’ve only got one and a half fingers between mine lol now I’m wondering what it feels like to have a long torso

[@nicknack-snack2]

Even if those ribs are truly useless surgical procedures come with all sorts and risks and complications

[@carrot7590]

That's not short, im pretty sure that's normal

[@yangjeegaines]

Sammmmmeee I have a pretty short torso too

[@MusicalBotany]

​@crying2emoji5 Long-torsoed human here. We tend to have lumbar pain, and we also struggle to find pants that rise to the natural waist without causing a wedgie. But we do look great in "corset belt" style clothing.

[@aino.tormanen]

Love the Tae sticker in the first video

[@disinfectant_spray]

I'd like my lungs and everything else behind my ribs to be perfectly protected, thank you very much.

[@catalaya3530]

As someone who had an accident that landed me with 5 broken ribs almost a year ago, it sounds far out there. What that accident taught me is how important and underappreciated your ribs are. The job they do is incredibly important and I can't imagine PAYING to take them out of my body. Absolutely insane.

[@jessicafoxx2790]

It's not out there. It's occurred for quite a while now. It's not even the most insane. One of the most dangerous ones with consequences after the fact for sure though

[@baronials]

my ribs and hips are close than an inch apart and often limit my mobility because they will hit each other in the most uncomfortable ways, i could see removing the bottom ribs for that purpose but otherwise idk

[@Cruzdeonnaify]

Thank you for having limited, standard, moral. The first thing I think of it's those ribs are there for a reason!

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

Don't do surgery if you don't have to, overall: Ribcage is for breathig, the flating ribs don't do much, they are as functional as your pinke toe, maby you wont win a maraton without your pinky but you will be fine, same for the floating ribs

[@gamingfornoobs2309]

@@marcolinosalgarone9442still I’d rather have my pinky than have a slightly better body shape

[@wisdoom4900]

I love your character is about limits

[@annesweeney5552]

CRAZY . Rock what you got !

[@kazoolibra7322]

Agree... Surgeons should refuse to do crazy procedures

[@isalo3152]

No, please don't do it.

[@Sentient-cassette-player]

Nah. Let them learn the consequences of their actions. If they wont listen, their body will.

[@jebsmith323]

And dance crazy. A reputable surgeon should act professionally.

[@SomaIipirate]

@@isalo3152yes, please do

[@classicalAnime]

They’ll be slapped with discrimination suits if they refuse. Happens all the time. You would have to change the law so that individuals would have reduced rights to sue practitioners then to protect doctors

[@hinarichan7504]

As a speech pathologist there are so many reasons why it is important to have your ribs even for basic breathing.

[@SplatPaintz]

And also protecting the exposed, vulnerable organs within.

[@tmanning6829]

As a psychologist - in my professional opinion it's moving from age maintenance /feel good touch ups to body dysmorphic decisions that could end or endanger your life. When the requested surgery is major and involves general aesthetic and significant skeletal changes - it's concerning. Unless a person is in pain or deformed I would hope they have seen a mental health professional to discover if they have underlying troubles.

[@mmatous]

He's happy because the customer ordered the most expensive item from the menu.

[@sherilwebster3220]

Yes , I’m in agreement with the doctor.

[@JessHull]

which one?

[@Rin_Chawngthu]

Which one ?be more specific

[@gageshaw2113]

@@JessHull do you really think that 200 people would like this comment if it was referring to the doctor that is taking somebody’s ribs out?

[@marshalbarb]

theres 2 doctors. which one

[@usernameisusernam]

​@@gageshaw2113perhaps those 200, now 700, assumed incorrectly

[@drewthistlethwaite8909]

My friend is long torsoed enough that medically taking the lower two ribs gave her mobility and stopped her organs from having blood flow issues. She does indeed have a snatched waist, but it was genuinely for her organs safety lol

[@drewthistlethwaite8909]

I asked, she dead ass had an extra rib on one side too

[@rainblade66]

That’s freaking insane, tho proves that even silly sounding procedures can still have life-improving/life-saving aspects! I think that’s so cool

[@NuKim-ld1tw]

Which organs were affected?

[@drewthistlethwaite8909]

@@NuKim-ld1tw most of her lower abdomen, which caused others to press into others. Chest cavity only had so much room and her ribs were wonky. Literal birth defect kinda thing, I think they took out a part of her GI too? The organs mostly settled themselves otherwise, supposedly some organs can figure it out. I genuinely think that was unrelated but done around that time so I can’t remember if it was key to it, or she just wanted to knock them out rapidly while young

[@drewthistlethwaite8909]

@@rainblade66 yeah! She had a weird tilt going on that made her hips hurt. Extra rib on one side plus them being so pointy and sharply curving weird meant it could hurt her to do certain exercises. When it started really impacting her health and her self image(art school can have some really mean ppl) she got it done. Also while still on parents insurance

[@faithNprayer73]

I can't comprehend why you even do it 😮 I don't understand why people change anything at all. God blessed you with your body period. Be happy with it. Some minor things I can understand but geezzz 🤔

[@melidurz5269]

I got a quote from a dr prior and she said they “fracture” your ribs to give you a “ mini “ waist 😂 I feel stupid paying someone to break my ribs. Double thinking about it now

[@olympic-gradelurker]

If my surgeon ever used terms like "snatched" regarding my body, I'd leave

[@leizee1224]

Time to update the vocab hun...

[@Efflorescentey]

Vocab is fine outside of a medical office. I expect a medical professional to be, ya know, professional.

[@Omnibushido-]

@@leizee1224 Nah. That’s not only cringeworthy as hell, it’s very unprofessional and I wouldn’t expect a professional to refer to someone’s body like that when they’re about to operate on it. Also, in my personal opinion, it makes them look stupid. Do what you want outside of work but that’s not the place for it, it’s not a matter of “updating the vocab” It’s just straight up common sense lmao. No wonder these TikTok surgeons keep losing their jobs.

[@humbleclay79]

WTF are we talking about???

[@Bbate]

Hahaha its because he's mocking the patient most likely the patient said that

[@jae1571]

my bones are there to protect me, i’d never even consider removing any for the aesthetics

[@hotdawgbussy]

​@@PineappleSoysauce*remembers that one Halloween episode of SpongeBob*

[@JustMe-zn7dy]

There was a time when to a surgeon who does surgeries to save life would think that tummy tuck and all cosmetic surgeries is a bit too extreme

[@midnighthoot]

My physiology teacher keeps telling my class that a lot of models get those ribs (the floating ribs, which aren’t attached to your sternum) removed so that their waists are more prominent. I didn’t realize this wasn’t widely known/done 🤷

[@bobcharlie2337]

It's fine. As long as they stay healthy and it won't hurt them in the long run.

[@KryptidKaty]

I'm getting my 12th ribs removed in December for medical reasons (12th rib syndrome/rib tip syndrome). Even with a condition that is causing me incredible amounts of pain constantly and with it significantly impacting my quality of life, my surgeon STILL said it was risky in both short and long term outcomes, and made sure I fully grasped that before setting me up for surgery. Obviously everyone has control of their own bodies, but this TikTok from actual medical professionals and their attitude towards it all gives me such red flags 🚩

[@angels4457]

12 ribs out?!! Maybe you n your twin melded together 😱

[@KryptidKaty]

@@angels4457 Not 12 ribs in total being removed, I can't imagine how awful that would be! Your ribs are numbered 1-12, 1 being the top by your shoulders and 12 being the lowest by your belly button. Your 11th and 12th ribs are "floating" ribs, meaning they only attach to the spine and don't connect to the front sternum area at all. In Rib Tip/12th rib syndrome, the 12th ribs aren't staying where they're supposed to, and the pointy ends poke into nearby nerve groups and cause intense pain. In my case, they're really not doing their job of protecting nearby organ groups anyway, so 12th rib removal was the right course of action for me. My surgeon is breaking it up into 2 separate surgeries because recovery is rough. That's another huge 🚩 against the original surgeon, who decided to remove 6 in one surgery 😬

[@angels4457]

Isnt howard sternum a radio guy?

[@lamoinette23]

@@angels4457 Howard Stern radio guy yes.. ribs.. or sternum not so much

[@traceycanchon1661]

Tic tox need i say anymore 😮

[@Valeria....]

Dr. Youn is the only dr I've heard deny medical procedures if they're not needed or not safe

[@maxschmelling9964]

He says that here, but he probably does the procedures in rwality

[@supersonicmanoutofyou1705]

Isn't he cosmetic surgeon so really 90% of what he does isn't needed per say

[@Puglover130]

Gary linkov is also great and also denies stupid stuff they’re regret later like buccal fat removal

[@stressedbyamountainofbooks]

Huh?? He's a comestic surgeon. Most are not needed

[@CountFagula827]

that sounds so american tbh

[@mdcochran85]

I love that you have lines drawn and you also have suggestions to try before surgeries❤

[@debbiemeyer7666]

People, don’t do this and Dr. stay conservative and don’t offer that surgery. Our son had 1” of rib removed to put in spacers in order for cardio-thoracic surgeons to remove part of his lung and debride the lobe they could save from the Valley Fever spores (which was as thick as molasses). He now has chronic post thorocotomy pain syndrome and we take him to UCLA or USC for temporary nerve blocks. He’s too young for a permanent block. Drs said there are nerves attached to each rib and cutting them may cause permanent damage, as in our son’s case.

[@KsstheStrs]

I'd love to hear all of the medical dangers or possible complications of removing ribs for a "snatched waist".

[@arshellnut2730]

I'm not a doctor, but the ribcage seems important to the non-digestive organs. Also, the ribcage ends before the waist, so I'm not sure how removing ribs does anything.

[@pammccully4400]

I agree with you Dr

[@KsstheStrs]

@arshellnut2730 I can only imagine someone walking around with a wobbly spine. I can't get that image out of my head. 😆

[@koni00004]

Probably your lungs being exposed to any possible trauma

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

@@arshellnut2730 Rib placement has everything to do with waist size, (aside from how fat you are). A childhood friend could NEVER do sit ups,I could do them all day. We were goofing around one day, when we were in our early 20's,working out. She still couldn't do sit ups. She has an almost "male build",I have a tiny waste. We realized that her rib would hit her hip bone, mine was nowhere near doing that.

[@loridyson569]

No one should have ribs removed in order to have a smaller waist. The need to see a head doctor to learn to love themselves as they are.

[@Boneappleteahee]

I had two of my ribs removed so I can duck my “own”

[@madgirl7345]

@@Boneappleteaheeewwww 😂

[@Worminthedirt]

Ribs serve such an important purpose!! That is terrifying people remove them just for a look. Good luck at 80

[@JJ-tt6pm]

You have morals, great ethics Dr. y

[@kumikor3392]

Absolutely agree with you. Removing ribs feels too traumatic for a body. Ribs are there for a reason

[@MarieC806]

As an RN I can tell you that removal of ribs is very dangerous. Your ribs protect your thoracic organs, such as the lungs and heart. They also protect your spleen, kidney, pancreas, stomach, & colon. The muscles around the ribs help make your chest cavity bigger for effective lung expansion, which aids in breathing thus decreasing the chances for pneumonia

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

Don't do surgery if you don't have to, overall: Ribcage is for breathig, the flating ribs don't do much, they are as functional as your pinke toe, maby you wont win a maraton without your pinky but you will be fine, same for the floating ribs

[@WomanNextDoor]

Glad someone like Dr Youn is around to talk someone off the "remove a rib" shelf.

[@kaayleelynnn]

bro i can’t help it, ur attractive

[@caroljeanscott5571]

Dr. Youn, you would never do a procedure that would harm a person's health in the future. You are one of the better plastic surgeons in the business. If I needed something done related to plastic surgery, I would want to see a doctor like you because I know I would get an honest answer.

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

Don't do surgery if you don't have to, overall every surgery make a significant risk: unnecessery surgery is unnecessecery risk, dose not matter if it is for your nose or for your weist

[@beckydeleon8241]

I agree. That's nuts! I'm keeping my skeleton intact.

[@-xyz-012]

Clearly money is more important to this surgeon than the health of his patients. Ribs are there for an important reason. I hope you never compromises your ethics for the love of money & become that kind of Dr.

[@cutemess6429]

this is literally the premise for a Junji Ito story

[@caitroseco6752]

I have a friend who had to get two ribs removed years ago. Long story short she has some kind of incredibly rare disease and getting the ribs removed helped ease a lot of chronic pain. Her recovery was absolutely awful. Months of problems. Do not ever do this for cosmetic reasons 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@celitacantrill10]

Dr. Youn, you're a sensible physician. Others not so much.

[@momof2momof2]

Our rigs are there for a reason !

[@nooneatnowhere]

Wow, that sounds so dangerous! It never ceases to shock me how far people will go for beauty.

[@bina__bunny1098]

He seemed more happy about the check he's going to collect

[@milymonstand6199]

Junji Ito warned us about what happens next.

[@NourElHoudaHere]

Ngl I watched junji Ito but idk, what are talking about?

[@fredericksommerfeld]

Search up junji ito ribs woman

[@vamlentvair]

@@NourElHoudaHereit’s from the manga, there was a short story called “Ribs Woman” where they do this exact surgery.

[@mallsoftvaporwave4362]

i improperly binded my chest for years growing up, still can barely breathe at times because of the pain. ribs are important dont fuck them up

[@segaoldschoolsega925]

I’m still waiting for Dr Youn to re create this dance lol

[@melaniep.8115]

You are compassion before business, Doc! ❤

[@marlyndurand3018]

Well said 👍 You re doing the right thing, Dr. Youn.. protecting the human body

[@silviasolis4587]

The first time I heard this was when I was about 7-8 yrs old were Mexican actress and singer Thalia, Tommy Motola’s wife, did this surgery back in the 90’s. It doesn’t surprise me at all.

[@kn247]

Nope!! You're spot on doc! First, do no harm...

[@cynthiacater5825]

Stay conservetive Doc, TY.

[@advena996]

Right? I think conservative is good as a plastic surgeon.

[@chey11870]

When I was a kid I wanted to as I thought I needed to be extremely skinny, (ED with two parents that encouraged the ED), but now I'm glad to say that I can see removing ribs to get a "snatched" waist is insane and I hope they can get help

[@julietaferrario4934]

I had one section of rib removed to be ground up and mixed with bone putty for a spine fusion at T 7/8 after having 4 other fusions in my neck and lumbar and let me tell you that section of rib removal was living HELL for over a year .

[@kinmohamed5710]

You are right and we have respect for you

[@Punkinkat]

My 2 floating ribs/ 11th and 2th were removed because my doctors needed my bones for a surgery I had. They basically turned them into✨ paper mache ✨

[@Tiger_Lightning_Music]

If you don’t mind, do you have any side effects/pain from that surgery to this day? I’ve never heard of doctors removing ribs for cosmetic or medical reasons I guess that makes sense though if they need a bone those are probably the least necessary bone in our bodies.

[@bishielurfer]

"we need your bones" would be a terrifying thing to hear from a doctor

[@apostledavidetaylorcultwatch]

The ribs are there for a reason! Don’t remove them. If obsessed with a snatched waist, wear Spanks, Skims or a waist trainer (but not too tight).

[@rikospostmodernlife]

A properly sized corset is better. It is not elastic and thus doesn't actively compress the body nor resist extraction in case it's necesary to remove

[@dianepeters7485]

Confession time: I have short, thick waist, and I’d be lying if I said I’d never thought of having ribs removed. It’s classically feminine to have a nipped in waist - a more hour-glass shape. I can’t wear most trouser styles, belts, non-stretchy waistbands, fitted silhouettes, and so on. When I choose clothes that fit my waist, the hip and butt area are baggy. It looks strange. So, it’s shapeless sack dresses and tunics over stretch pants for me. There is not a pair of jeans I can comfortably wear, unless you count pajama jeans. So, yeah, I’ve wondered if a few less ribs would make me feel more attractive.

[@hpau87]

In my humble opinion, it’s not worth it. I have the opposite problem - I usually have a 10-12 inch difference between my waist and my chest/hips, and it’s a pain. Shirts hang off my chest and make me a box, so I look 20 pounds heavier than I actually am if I don’t wear tight clothes. I need a belt for all pants because the waist is always huge, and it’s usually uncomfortable because there is SO much extra fabric bunched up under the belt. I guess my point is that everything has downsides, even the “ideal” hourglass shape

[@alkakindo]

When the doctor says it’s extreme. IT IS EXTREEMMMEEEEE!!!!!!

[@moonluna464]

As someone who's chronically ill with allot of rare diseases, one which makes me break bones easily, I can tell you don't do this. I actually miss some ribs because of this, because they had to be removed, and it's superdangerous. You NEED those ribs. They're there for a reason.

[@aedoria]

I'm sorry you're going through this :( this was my first thought exactly, ribs should only be removed if it is absolutely medically necessary, because not having them can be terribly dangerous. I hope you're doing well!

[@cottoncandyaddict]

I’m so short waisted that my ribs grind into the top of my hip bones and sometimes even roll up over other ribs from getting pushed on by my hips. I would LOVE to have to bottom ribs removed so I didn’t have to feel my bones touching each other constantly!!!!!

[@RedPilledAsFuck]

oo man that sounds like such a weird sensation

[@crying2emoji5]

That seems like something this surgery would actually be helpful for.

[@witcheswithabok5356]

That's an actual syndrome, and yes they will remove a the tip rib to stop that if it affects mobility. Or if like me you have that and get in an accident wearing a seat belt and it crushes that 12th rib tip and 11th rib that are below where they should be.

[@TranquilDisturbance]

That sounds painful but it also sounds like a medical problem. This surgery he's commenting on is simply aesthetic. In your case, it might be a good option. In the case at hand, it is extremely outrageous and shouldn't be legal.

[@saladnander3690]

Same!! I have a really short torso and wide hips. I'm sitting criss crossed on the ground hunched over rn with my bottom ribs inside my hip bones.

[@caitlyn_rene]

Definitely too extreme… your ribs are SO IMPORTANT for protecting your organs!

[@TheAutumnGypsy]

You are a responsible, respectable plastic surgeon, the other person was a quack.

[@carolynmathison4981]

I'm 100% with you on this never ever remove a person's ribs love the dance 😅😅❤❤

[@MN-zh2vd]

I feel like my ribs should stay right where they are so all the stuff ive got hanging around behind them can stay safe.

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

Don't do surgery if you don't have to, overall: Ribcage is for breathig, the flating ribs don't do much, they are as functional as your pinke toe, maby you wont win a maraton without your pinky but you will be fine, same for the floating ribs

[@AStarInTheSky1]

No, never do that you’re beautiful no matter what

[@Kitten_Mother]

Hell to the no! Do NOT get ribs removed for a more snatched waist.

[@danatilton3131]

People needs to learn how to love themselves for who they are.

[@catpiqno]

yeah ppl need to learn how to stop bullying also

[@xdEddie_Edgy]

People also need to learn to stop judging people for what they do to their own body

[@ZahriaSk8tez]

Exactly beauty standards r fake

[@pluckybellhop66]

​@@catpiqno And cheating!

[@user-wk5vh5tk3q]

Bullying is the gun. They can hold it and brandish it all they want, but know that you are the one holding the bullet. It can only hurt you if you let it. Don't live in fear of the blanks that people shoot.

[@creativenative218]

Between the choice of having my waist snatched and keeping my ribs to protect my lungs and organs...... I'm choosing to keep what God gave me. ❤❤❤

[@mushypaper]

Ew.

[@jul2447]

@@mushypaperspread love

[@katepham1919]

@@mushypaper ??? What's so wrong with wanting to live safely? I'm sorry you think that having a "snatched waist" is more important than keeping your lungs and organs safe...

[@StormscapeX]

Why did you bring god into it

[@AmbraNova]

@@StormscapeXGod, the universe, nature, etc. The point is the same. I’m not religious but I understand the comment just fine.

[@amarilyscandelaria9478]

Gracias por ser conservador al respecto y preocuparse por sus pacientes y no solo pensar en el dinero.

[@weenie831]

Dr. Youn! The Kardashians said it's fine!