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Therefore, there are plenty of health reasons to address this. Fortunately, you are young and have the opportunity to gradually work on this issue over time. Unless you have any underlying medical issues, I would start with dietary modifications to increase fruits/vegetables and decrease oily food/animal fat. If possible, incorporating some exercise in your daily routine 3-5 times a week would also be helpful, perhaps regular sessions with your friends at the gym, cycling, or group activities like team sports.
I understand you are also concerned about the cosmetic aspect of this issue. There are certainly options such as "fat freeze" which will depend on your body profile - you can speak about this in greater detail with an Aesthetic physician. However, these procedures have not been proven to help address the underlying health risks associated with this problem. Therefore, given your young age, my recommendation would be to give the diet and activity modifications a good try as these will also improve your overall health, even if you chose to proceed with cosmetic procedures in tandem.