Bone shaving is the gruesome new surgery trend where women saw off bits of their jaw and feet

FROM lip fillers, to face lifts and tummy tucks – cosmetic surgery trends tend to come and go. But the latest must-have procedure sounds like the most gruesome of all and involves sawing off parts of your bone, all in the name of beauty. The procedure, known as bone shaving, uses a laser saw to […]

FROM lip fillers, to face lifts and tummy tucks – cosmetic surgery trends tend to come and go.

But the latest must-have procedure sounds like the most gruesome of all and involves sawing off parts of your bone, all in the name of beauty.

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The procedure, known as bone shaving, uses a laser saw to shave away bone – most commonly from jaw lines, noses and even feet – as well as sometimes muscle, to create a defined look.

While these are the most “popular” areas, it can be used on different parts of the body.

The patient will go under general anaesthetic, with the procedure taking around five hours to complete, depending on which part of the body is being “shaved” and doctors begin by using a scalpel to cut through skin and flesh before reaching the bone.

Speaking to Glamour, Dr Sanjay Trikah co-founder of Trikwan Aesthetics explained recovery time can often take up to a year for the soft tissues and bones to fully heal.

She added: “These surgeries involve the use of scalpels or “osteomes” [similar to a chisel]… For facial aesthetics, it is commonly used in rhinoplasties [nose jobs] for example on noses with a dorsal hump, to straighten a deviated nose or narrow a wide nasal bone.

“It’s also commonly used in jawline and chin surgeries for example for profile balancing for retracted jaws.”

The procedure is becoming especially popular in Korea – but while it is being offered for aesthetic purposes, it does help with some medical conditions such as jaw deformities, over and under bites and joint problems such as arthritis.

The results are permanent, and of course as with any surgery there is a risk which should be discussed with an experienced professional beforehand.

Luckily, there are alternatives, with nose, jaw and cheek fillers for example, offering results of up to two years – with no bone sawing involved.

The trend comes after NHS hospitals saw six-fold rise in corrective surgery on Brits who have sought out lip fillers and boob jobs overseas.

The Mental Health Minister, Jackie Doyle-Price blamed reality shows for fuelling a trend in cosmetic surgery – because they give young viewers unrealistic ideas about body image.

Speaking to The Sun, Ms Doyle-Price pleaded with people to think twice before heading abroad to take advantage of cheap cosmetic surgery – warning that the risk of procedures going wrong can cause devastating long-term damage to their physical and mental health.

In other beauty news, we told you about the Ex On The Beach star who revealed she’s spent £500k on 50 cosmetic procedures including eight boob jobs and three bum lifts after being bullied.

We also revealed Cocoa Brown’s £7 tanning mousse promises a sunkissed glow in just ONE hour.

And we showed you women’s striking transformation photos showing what they look like before and after make-up.