Can I loose the fat on my rib cage, or is it a deformity that can't be fixed? (photo)

Question

Okay, I have had fat on my rib cage my whole life an it's annoying. I exercise a lot and I am at a health weight now. Can exercise or surgery get rid of it?

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Obviously the bet thing to do would be to lose some more weight.  If this is not possible, lipo is a great procedure to remove focal areas of fat.

Douglas L. Gervais, MD · Answer

Dear Fluffy123456789,  If you are happy with your weight then, see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation. Liposuction may be beneficial for you but an exam is needed to be certain. Good Luck. #Dr. Gervais

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction seems like a reasonable and viable alternative.Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent.  Find a plastic    
surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction and liposuction revision   
procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before
 and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the    
results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

If you have optimized your weight and tone with diet and exercise, liposuction looks like it should work well.

Larry C. Leverett, MD, FACS · Answer

BMI is a good indicator or what can be attributed to fat/weight loss. You photo only shows your mid section and you did not indicate your height and weight. However, if it persists when your BMI is less than 25-27, then the tissues may be best approached by liposuction. Additionally,  It may be that your upper abdomen is appropriately flat such that you would have a nice "six pack" when the lower abdomen is defatted with either weight loss or liposuction  (or abdominoplasy ). So, in conclusion, check your BMI. If it is high, lower it. If it is already low, see your local APAPS  board certified plastic surgeon.

David Finkle, MD · Answer

Liposuction is the suction removal of unwanted subcutaneous fat.  Our bodies store fat in different amounts in and around the abdomen including the lower rib cage as shown in your photo.  Liposuction works well in this area.  These procedures can be performed as an outpatient with a quick recovery and patients are generally back to work in 3-5 days.  Please see a board certified plastic surgeon who performs liposuction frequently.Good Luck!

Can I loose the fat on my rib cage, or is it a deformity that can't be fixed? (photo)

Answers (6)

More Tummy Tuck Questions

How long does it take for a seroma to absorb?

How long before sex after a tummy tuck?

Don't understand the Consultation Fee. What does it mean if one is Free, $50, or $125? (photo)

3weeks post op tummy tuck and I have been eating bread will this ruin my results?

Can a type 2 diabetic get a tummy tuck?

Tummy tuck scar creases and ends, do they look normal? (photo)

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS