Subcutaneous fat is the layer of adipose tissue that sits just beneath the skin — and in females, it tends to be more prominent and widely distributed than in males. This layer acts as a thermal insulator, energy reserve, and shock absorber. In females, it accumulates in specific regions — such as the hips, thighs, lower abdomen, and breasts — influenced by hormonal factors, especially estrogen. Subcutaneous fat is also metabolically active, producing hormones and cytokines that interact with mu

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