<P> Android fat distribution describes the distribution of human adipose tissue mainly around the trunk and upper body, in areas such as the abdomen, chest, shoulder and nape of the neck . This pattern may lead to an "apple - shaped" body or central obesity, and is more common in males than in females . Thus, the android fat distribution of men is about 48.6%, which is 10.3% higher than that of premenstrual women . In other cases, an ovoid shape forms which does not differentiate between men and women. Generally during early adulthood, females tend to have a more peripheral fat distribution such that their fat is evenly distributed over their body . However, it has been found that as females age, bear children and approach menopause, this distribution shifts towards the android pattern of fat distribution resulting in a 42.1% increase in android body fat distribution in postmenstrual women . This is to help centre a woman's gravity making her more stable when carrying offspring . </P> <P> Android fat distribution is contrasted with gynoid fat distribution; fat around the hips, thighs and bottom, causing a "pear - shape". This more female - patterned fat distribution has been linked to risk factors for cardiovascular disease, in both males and females . Android fat tends to be associated with cellulite, and lumpy appearance of the skin - usually undesired by women . This article will look at cosmetic implications of such subcutaneous fat such as liposuction . </P>

If an individual has an android pattern of fat distribution where will fat be predominantly stored