Medical experts in Australia issue warnings after some influencers travel to Bali for rib remodelling procedures aimed at changing body shape. Multiple outlets report that the practice involves fracturing or reshaping ribs to create a smaller-looking waist. Experts say the approach carries significant risks, including complications related to bone injury, infection, pain, and effects on breathing because ribs are critical to lung function. The reports highlight concerns that influencers may promote the procedure without fully understanding or communicating potential harms. Sources also note the procedure is described online as a cosmetic option, but medical professionals urge people to consider evidence on safety and to seek reliable, regulated medical advice rather than acting on social media trends. The warnings come as the influencers’ travel and promotion of the treatment draws attention to the wider issue of unregulated or inadequately explained cosmetic interventions overseas. Overall, the coverage presents the issue as a health and safety concern rather than an endorsement of the trend.