Girls around the world are having their ribs removed en masse to achieve their dream waists (3 photos)

Women around the world have begun having their ribs removed en masse to achieve the waist of their dreams, according to the New York Times. Some undergo surgery to have their lower, mobile ribs removed, while others opt for a gentler option: controlled fractures. In this case, the bones aren't removed, but the women wear tight corsets for months to ensure the ribs fuse at the desired angle. The cost of these "procedures" can reach up to $16,000. Ladies, don't!