Woman who had 6 ribs removed warned she needs corset to stay alive

The model who became famous for removing her ribs to look like Jessica Rabbit needs corsets to stay alive.

But after shelling out over $150,000 on the surgery, doctors are warning her that her corset may need to be worn at all times to keep her organs in place.

Pixee Fox, 25, removed six ribs  for a thinner waist.The model had visited the doctor beforehand, but when interviewed by TV hosts the surgeon, the said he was concerned regarding the complications the surgery has on the body - adding that a corset was essential.

But wearing the corset too much could have its own complications.

"It's recommended to have something to compress your body to keep everything in place after the surgery and also to provide some protection. "If a person wears it 24 hours a day, then their liver, kidneys and everything else are not going to be in their proper place."