Fat under breasts, on top of ribcage. Tried diets/exercise, won't go away. Problem is that I'm 16. Will liposuction help?(Photo)

The fatty problem area below the breasts is something that I frequently treat, and doing so makes a big difference for the appearance of the abdomen.  If this area is not treated, the bulkiness that remains, compared to a flat abdomen will cause patient dissatisfaction.
This area is commonly done at the time of a tummy tuck, and examples are shown on the liposuction and tummy tuck galleries.As for being 16 and feeling horrible, give yourself some space, discuss your feelings with a trusted adult, parent, or pediatrician, be patient, keep working out, and revisit this question of getting liposuction in a couple of years.

Hi! thanks for your question. If diet and exercise haven't worked for this specific area, it could be due to genetics or how your body naturally stores fat. At 16, your body is still maturing, so it may change over time. Surgical options like liposuction are available, but it's best to wait until you're older and fully developed. In the meantime, focusing on overall health and consulting a professional for personalized advice is the best approach.

Thank you for your question. Based on your photos you appear to be a good candidate for this procedure, but it is recommend it to have in person evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon with your parents approval.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

A 16 I think weight loss is a better place to start in liposuction. From the photograph if weight loss is unsuccessful and your parents agree to it you should get a good result from liposuction.

You probably already know that you are not alone. Being female, sixteen and having body image issues is as regular as the sun rising. Fad dieting is often a dead end, but if you expend more calories than you take in, weight loss is inevitable. Consistent exercise and caloric restriction while maintaining nutrition is the key. Turn these changes into
lifestyle habits and continue your efforts. Break through your current
plateau.
At sixteen, you are still growing and your body is metabolically
active. Weight loss is much easier now than when you are fifty. What you cannot do is spot reduce. No tummy exercise will reduce tummy fat. You can tone muscle, flatten and strengthen your abs, but crunches will not eliminate belly fat. This is where liposuction can be beneficial.Please know that liposuction surgery is a body sculpting technique, not a
weight loss tool. When performed on an individual whose weight is not
under control and stable, liposuction can result in disproportionality
when the areas of the body not treated continue to expand as additional
fat is deposited into fat tissue.Liposuction is major surgery. Recovery can be lengthy and painful. There
are risks involved and potential complications.Emotional maturity is also a
factor. Dealing with complications, pain, disappointing results or unmet
expectations can be difficult for an adult, even more so for a child.Liposuction
can be performed on a sixteen year old, but I would recommend
nutritional counseling and patience first. Find a well qualified surgeon
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who will take these
issues into account and keep your best interests at heart.
Together you can decide when you are ready.

Thank you for the pictures. Liposuction can definitely help remove stubborn fat.  Mother nature can be cruel and deposit fat in specific areas.  We lose weight evenly, not isolated to those areas of stubborn fat.  Liposuction is perfect for those situationss.

It is very common to have a fat deposit in the abdomen at the rib cage under the breast, and the in the lower abdomen as well. This is where you body is programmed to deposit fat. Sorry about the frustration, but diet and exercise, mostly diet, will work for you. Of course liposuction will work as well, but just be sure you have done all you can first.

The area that you describe is typically caused by skin attachments, causing a perception of excess fat just below the breasts. For patients who have mild skin laxity, the skin will drop just to the point of these skin attachments.Because of the attachments, the skin cannot drop lower at that level, and either a crease or fullness develops.This is very similar to what causes a back bra roll crease.When performing an abdominoplasty, these skin attachments are freed up, and this skin becomes tight and smooth all the way up to the breast area.Since you are not really a candidate for an abdominoplasty, this leaves limited options. Most likely your best option is liposuction.While lowering your weight will decrease your subcutaneous fat layer, it will not release the skin attachments, and the fullness will partially persist.Still, based on the pictures you have shown, you would do well in trying to lose a little bit of weight.Most plastic surgeons are typically cautious and avoid doing cosmetic surgery on patients under the age of 18.There are, of course, exceptions, and I see nothing wrong with getting a consultation for educational purposes at least.Look for an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to see what he or she suggests.An in-person examination is always required to make a proper assessment.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

Fat is a very difficult issue to deal with, believe me I know  I love bread. Your photos are helpful for the analysis of your specific case. The situation is pretty straightforward and can   best be understood with a simple formula. If you take in X calories by eating and burn off Y calories through exercise and normal activity during the day  there are three possibilities.If X equals Y your weight stays the same. If X is greater than Y you gain weight . If X is less than Y you lose weight. So in your specific case X has to go down or Y has to go up. Exercise more and /or consume less calories.