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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Increased facial adipose tissue
  1. Proteus syndrome 
    ... Proteus syndrome. Blood vessels (vascular tissue) and fat (adipose tissue) ... also have distinctive facial features such as a long face, outside corners ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/proteus-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Familial partial lipodystrophy 
    ... provides cushioning. In people with familial partial lipodystrophy, adipose tissue is lost from the arms, legs, and hips, giving these parts of the body a very muscular appearance. The fat that cannot be stored in the limbs builds up around the face and neck, and inside the abdomen. Excess fat ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-partial-lipodystrophy - Genetics