Skin: subcutaneous fat increased (lipohypertrophy part of lipodystrophy)

 

Dr. Marc Patterson notes that lipodystrophy means abnormal metabolism of fatty tissues. It can include lipoatrophy, lipohypertrophy, or both.  Lipohypertrophy can include fusiform appearance of the digits or a cellulite appearance of skin over the trunk.

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