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Fat accumulation is classified in order to visualize areas of fat deformity that can be treated surgically. There are a variety of regions of the body that may accumulate excess amounts of fat, some of which are hereditary with a genetic defect. The gluteal, thigh, buttocks, and abdominal areas are the areas of frequent complaint from patients as areas of excess fat accumulation.
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Shiffman, M.A. (2010). History of Classifications of Adiposity Excess. In: Shiffman, M., Di Giuseppe, A. (eds) Body Contouring. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02639-3_4
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