Body Contouring
RibXcar recovery is measured in weeks, not months. Here is a complete guide to downtime, compression garment use, and returning to normal activity.
RibXcar recovery typically follows this timeline: garment worn 24/7 for the first weeks, return to desk work at weeks 2 to 3, driving in week 2, light cardio at week 4, full gym clearance at week 6, and final results settling in over 3 to 6 months. Faithful compression garment use is the single most important factor in your final result. Recovery is meaningfully shorter and less painful than traditional rib removal.
RibXcar is performed under anesthesia and typically takes 60 to 90 minutes as a standalone procedure. Combined with other body contouring, total operating time is longer.
You wake up in recovery with your compression garment already in place. Most patients feel a sensation best described as pressure or a dull ache rather than sharp pain. Because RibXcar does not require a traditional surgical incision, immediate post-op pain is much lower than most patients expect.
You are discharged home the same day with detailed care instructions, prescriptions for pain management, and a clear timeline for your first follow-up visit.
Many patients feel well enough by the end of week 1 to do very light desk-based work from home.
Bruising and swelling continue to subside during this window.
This is the point at which we typically photograph before-and-after documentation.
Contact Elevé immediately if you experience:
We monitor every RibXcar patient closely during recovery.
Book a consultation with Dr. Tatarian in Davie to walk through your personalized RibXcar recovery plan.
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