AN INFLUENCER has sparked controversy after revealing she’s had her ribs broken in a bid to get the perfect “snatched waist”.
Enna Schell, from San Diego, has been documenting her “rib remodelling” and recovery on her TikTok page, where she has a whopping 31.9k followers.
Influencer Enna Schell has been documenting her rib remodelling journey on her TikTok page, and now is “obsessed” with her new lookCredit: tiktok/enna_schell
While she was still slim before the op (above), her figure is more of an hourglass nowCredit: tiktok/enna_schell
Patients are required to wear a corset for three months after the surgery to encourage the ribs to heal in a narrower formation
Dr Sergey Turin is the one responsible for performing the £11,000 operation on Enna, and is one of the only surgeons in the U.S. to take on the divisive RibXcar operations.
“A small waist is the holy grail of a beautiful . It’s like asking a guy ‘Do you want to be taller and more muscular?’ – the answer is pretty much always yes,” Dr Turin said.
While the surgery doesn’t involve having ribs removed – a procedure Demi Moore has long been rumoured to have had – they are partially fractured before the client has to wear a corset for the next three months to force the ribs to heal in a narrower placement.
And there are some “serious risks” with the surgery – including damage to the lungs and other underlying organs – but the surgeon said that the same risks apply for other surgeries such as lipo and breast augmentation, and are “very low”.
As well as the risks involved, Dr Turin warned people to carefully consider the extensive recovery process involved, in addition to the pain the client is likely to experience and the fact they aren’t allowed to work out for three months.
Reflecting on the pain she was in following the surgery, Enna – who said she has a “high pain tolerance”,
“I would say the first week was about an eight,” she said in a video on her TikTok page.
However, she said it wasn’t a “sharp pain” but more of a “dull, achy feeling”, almost like period pain – and wasn’t “any different” from when Enna got her boob job.
She struggled the most with showering, as she lives on her own, and did “everything she could” to avoid sneezing or coughing – as those caused the most pain.
Now that she’s completed the three months recovery, Enna said she’s able to fall asleep comfortably and quickly, but she did find it difficult to sleep in the immediate aftermath.
Her end goal is to have a waist that’s around 24 or 25 inches wide, so she does her best to pull in the corset as much as possible.
“So far, so f**king good!” she concluded the TikTok.
Despite Dr Turin enthusiastically backing the operation, it has divided opinion among other surgeons.
With New York-based Dr Michael Stein insisting it’s “unnecessary”.
He added he can get similar results with a tummy tuck, or other less invasive ops.
“I think that I get beautiful results doing my own techniques, which are far less invasive,” he said.
Long-term Dangers of Wearing a Corset
Naveen Cavale at Real Plastic Surgery answered some questions about long-term corset wearing
Q: What are the long-term dangers of wearing a corset?
A: “Long-term effects of tight corset wear may include issues including rib deformities, restricted breathing and weakened core muscles,” Naveen said.
“Prolonged compression can also lead to organ displacement and digestive issues too.
“Frequent use may alter spinal alignment and posture, contributing to back pain.”
Q: How can I wear a corset safely?
A: “I wouldn’t outright discourage corset wear, but I’ll caveat that by saying that moderation and proper fitting are crucial,” Naveen said.
“Opt for well-designed corsets that distribute pressure evenly and allow for comfortable breathing and movement.
“Limit wear time and incorporate breaks to avoid prolonged compression.”
Q: Can surgery achieve the same hourglass figure as a corset?
A: “Surgery alone can’t do this,” Naveen said.
“And this look has been achieved since Victorian days, with tight corsets.”
“I think that you can get just as good a result without breaking ribs.”
Dr Stein added that many of his clients come in and ask for the look – rather than the curvaceous figure that was so popular five years ago.
While BBLs were one of the most commonly-requested procedures in that era, it’s now all about the “unassuming but beautiful” look that Kendall’s famous for.
Despite Dr Stein’s remarks, Dr Turin insisted people are still asking for the same teeny waist that Kim sported at the Met Gala last year – and having the rib remodelling in an attempt to get it.
Dr Sergey Turin is one of the surgeons at the forefront of the RibXcar operations
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