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People who are taking HIV medicines and living longer sometimes experience visible changes in body shape and appearance. A buildup of fat is called lipoaccumulation ("lipo" means fat). A loss of fat is called lipoatrophy.
Possible changes in body appearance:
increased fat in the abdomen
increased fat in neck, shoulders, breasts, or face
