HIV Clinical Trials 800-330-7284 HIV - Related Adipose Redistribution Syndrome (HARS) Lipodystrophy causes many different manifestations which include:  · Redistribution of fat (central adiposity)  · Decrease in thin layer of fat directly beneath the skin  · Increase in triglycerides, cholesterol and insulin levels  · Glucose metabolism abnormalities  · Cardiovascular disease  · Buffalo hump · Bulging veins  · Wasting of the face and limbs  · Accumulation of fat on the abdomen (central adiposity) or between the shoulder blades.  · Gynecomastia (breast enlargement in men)  · Women may experience a narrowing of the hips and enlargement of the breasts.  · HARS (HIV Adiposity Redistribution Syndrome)  · Osteopenia  · Benign symmetric lipomatosis  Lipodystrophy Therafirst Medical Center