The Deepest Layer of Skin
Subcutaneous tissue, also known as thehypodermis, is the innermost layer of skin.
It’s made up of fat and connective tissues that house larger blood vessels and nerves.
It’s thickest in the buttocks, the palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet.
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The size of adipocytes is determined by a person’s nutrition habits.
Subcutaneous Tissue Functions
Subcutaneous tissue has several functions in the body.
It helps provide insulation, regulate temperature, and store fat.
Hormone Production
Adipocytes can swell or shrink depending on whether fat is being stored or used.
The hormone leptin is secreted by fat cells to help control appetite and signal when you are full.
Think of subcutaneous tissue as the protective gear that athletes such as football and ice hockey players wear.
That’s why many medications are injected into the hypodermis.
Some people may choose to receive chemical cosmetic fillers to “plump up” the skin in these areas.
It’s the innermost layer of skin.
It’s located underneath the outer layers of the skin (epidermis and dermis).
Subcutaneous tissue contains connective tissues that hold nerves and blood vessels.
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