Steatopygia Jun 2026

Individuals with steatopygia typically have a normal body mass index (BMI) and a slender upper body, but they have an excessive amount of fat in their lower body, particularly in the buttocks and thighs. This can cause discomfort, difficulty walking, and problems with mobility.

Steatopygia is , but historically it was pathologized by European colonial physicians as "Hottentot bustle" or "steatopygia deformans." Modern medicine distinguishes: steatopygia