Dr. Carlos Andrés Arango's signature technique
Waist design without removing ribs
A defined, well-proportioned waist without removing ribs. Dr. Carlos Andrés Arango achieves it with a 360° liposculpture planned in three dimensions, working on fat and skin around the whole torso and, when needed, enhancing the hips with your own fat.
- No rib surgery
- 360° Liposculpture planned in 3D
- Hips and buttocks with your own fat
- Signature technique
- Duration2 to 4 hours
- AnesthesiaGeneral
- Hospital stayOutpatient, depending on the case
- Daily life5 to 10 days
- Final result3 to 6 months
What is waist design?
It is the technique Dr. Carlos Andrés Arango uses to define the waist within a 360° liposculpture. Instead of just removing fat, he plans the whole silhouette: how much to reduce in the abdomen, flanks and back, and how much to enhance the hips and buttocks so the waist looks narrower in proportion.
Why without removing ribs?
Some patients come in thinking they need floating rib removal to get a very defined waist. That is a more invasive surgery with a more demanding recovery. With a good silhouette design, most patients achieve a visible, proportionate waist without touching the ribs.
At the consultation the doctor measures your torso, checks your skin and fat distribution, and honestly tells you how much waist definition is realistic in your case.
How it is achieved
- 3D planning: marking the silhouette standing up, from the front, side and back.
- 360° Liposculpture: abdomen, flanks, upper and lower back, with traditional technique, laser lipo or VASER depending on your case.
- Fat transfer: when it adds to the result, your own fat is used to enhance the hips and buttocks (buttock fat transfer).
- Dedicated post-op care: compression garment, lymphatic drainage and follow-up visits with the doctor's team.
Who is a good candidate?
- Stable weight and good health.
- Fat on the abdomen, flanks and back that hides the waist.
- Skin with enough elasticity.
- Realistic expectations: each person's bone structure also shapes the waist.
Before and after
Results: waist without removing ribs
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Before-and-after photos
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On video
The doctor explains it
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the waist without rib removal
Can I have a defined waist without removing ribs?
Yes. With a well-planned 360° liposculpture and, when needed, fat transfer to the hips, most patients achieve a defined waist without surgery on the ribs.
How much does waist design cost in Medellín?
It is part of the 360° liposculpture. The exact quote depends on the areas and on whether it includes buttock fat transfer, and is given at the consultation.
How much waist can I achieve?
It depends on your bone structure, your fat and your skin. At the consultation the doctor tells you what is realistic for your body.
How long is the recovery?
Daily life resumes within 5 to 10 days, with a compression garment and follow-up visits. The final result is seen between 3 and 6 months.
Book your consultation
Your waist without rib removal starts here
The consultation clears it up. Dr. Carlos Andrés Arango reviews your case, explains the right technique and gives you an exact quote.
- In person in MedellínCC Almacentro, Torre Médica Sur, office 910.
- Online if you live abroadBy video call, from another city or country.
- Fee: $100.000 COPSame fee in person or online.
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