The exposure to cooling is set so that it causes cell death of subcutaneous fat tissue without apparent damage to the overlying skin.

The ulnar nerve is trapped between the bone and the overlying skin at this point.

The overlying skin may be thin and red.

If they're deep enough, the overlying skin may look normal.

Imaging studies can be used in order to detect any underlying bony abnormalities that cause abnormal pressure on the overlying skin.

The breast tissue is removed from the overlying skin and the underlying muscle.

With the cords and the fascia, the overlying skin is taken out as well.

The overlying skin or squamous mucosa is intact and uninvolved by the process.

Dermoid cysts are not attached to the overlying skin.

Nodes commonly become inflamed, thinning and fixation of the overlying skin.