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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Loss of facial adipose tissue
  1. ... of lipodystrophy, which all involve a loss of adipose tissue. At least two mutations have been identified in people with atypical partial lipodystrophy, a condition characterized by the loss of fat under the skin of the face and upper body. Affected individuals also have hypertriglyceridemia ...
  2. ... distribution of fatty (adipose) tissue in the body. Adipose tissue is lost from the arms, legs, and hips, and excess fat is deposited in the face, neck, and abdomen. The abnormal fat storage is ...