A star from Married At First Sight (MAFS) Australia has announced she will be undergoing sculpting surgery to achieve a 'Barbie waist'.
The 35-year-old contestant, who has not been named, revealed in a video posted on her social media that she has booked the procedure in Bali and plans to document her journey on her Instagram stories.
According to the procedure's nickname, 'Barbie waist', is not approved in Australia and involves reshaping the lower ribs to reduce waist circumference.
The technique used by the clinic, Snatched Waist, claims to use 'ultrasonic energy' to precisely target and reshape the lower ribs.
Rib remodelling, particularly targeting ribs 11 and 12, has emerged as a trend among women as a way to reshape their bodies and achieve a slender waist.
However, a paper published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal warns that even less invasive procedures can result in severe postoperative pain requiring opioid treatment.
The reality TV contestant has faced backlash online from people who do not think she should be promoting this kind of cosmetic surgery.
Many have expressed concerns about the risks associated with travelling abroad for medical treatment, including differing clinical standards and potential complications.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists risks such as pneumothorax, nerve irritation, and failure of the rib's bone cortex healing as potential complications of the procedure.
The reality TV contestant has responded to the backlash, stating that it is her body and her choice.
As the debate continues, concerns about the risks and implications of this type of cosmetic surgery remain.
