ORUS: Ultrasonic Ostemodeling for Body Contouring

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Aesthetic Medicine
• Surgical Techniques

Background:

• An attractive waist-hip ratio is key to female aesthetic appearance.
• The osteo remodelación ultrasónica simplificada (ORUS) technique aims to achieve this through controlled rib fracture.
• The ORUS technique utilizes a minimally invasive approach with a small incision.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of the ORUS technique in reducing waist circumference and improving waist-hip ratio.
• To assess the safety and complication profile of the ORUS technique.
• To determine patient satisfaction levels following the ORUS procedure.

Main Methods:

• The ORUS technique was performed on 120 patients (18-50 years old).
• Procedures included ORUS alone, ORUS with liposuction, and ORUS with abdominoplasty.
• Preoperative and postoperative data, including waist-hip index and CT scans, were collected.

Main Results:

• Waist reduction was significant, with median measurements decreasing substantially across all procedure groups.
• Surgery duration ranged from 30 to 180 minutes, with incision size not exceeding 1.2 cm.
• High patient satisfaction was reported, with median Body-QoL scores between 97-99.

Conclusions:

• The ORUS technique successfully reduces waist and waist-hip index.
• The procedure is associated with minor complications and minimal scarring.
• High patient satisfaction levels indicate the effectiveness of the ORUS technique.