Mark S. King
March 25, 2009

Treating My Facial Wasting

A Video Blog

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I've lived with HIV for more than 25 years and I'm grateful for that. But my face belies my good fortune. I've begun developing "the look" of a long-term survivor -- the telltale troughs in my face (facial lipoatrophy) that bear witness to my history of taking HIV medications.

Fortunately, treatment for this condition is available, and my video blog takes you along as I meet the talented Dr. Gerald Pierone. Observe my consultation with him, hear answers to common questions and see my own procedure and the results. Dr. Pierone used a combination of Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite, Radiance) and Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid, New-Fill) to begin restoring the loss of facial fat, and I look forward to follow-up procedures in the months to come. Maybe my experience can help you decide if this is right for you or someone you care about.

By the way, patient assistance is still available for Sculptra. Ask your HIV physician about forms to submit that reduce the cost considerably to those in financial hardship.

In the meantime, my friends, please be well.

Mark

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Mark S. King

Mark S. King has been an active AIDS activist, writer and community organization leader since the early 1980s in Los Angeles. He has been an outspoken advocate for prevention education and for issues important to those living with HIV.

Diagnosed in 1985, Mark has held positions with the Los Angeles Shanti Foundation, AID Atlanta and AIDS Survival Project, and is an award-winning writer. He continues his volunteer work as an AIDS educator and speaker for conferences and events.

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Recent Posts:

February 2, 2010 - A Facial Wasting Update

January 4, 2010 - Serosorting and Sex Clubs

December 15, 2009 - Drag and Gratitude: A Holiday Video Blog

December 2, 2009 - When My T Cells Are Old and Gray

May 27, 2009 - My Search for Meaning

April 22, 2009 - You Gotta Have Friends

March 25, 2009 - Treating My Facial Wasting

January 28, 2009 - Mark's R-rated S.E.X. Blog

January 13, 2009 - The Drug Addict Takes A Holiday

November 20, 2008 - Taking Care of Hal

November 10, 2008 - Oprah Comes Calling

October 2, 2008 - My Alter Ego: Anita Mann

September 24, 2008 - My Fabulous Disease

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Interviews With Mark:

Mark King Looks Back at the AIDS Epidemic's Darkest Hour in the U.S. (May 14, 2008)

This Month in HIV: Crystal Methamphetamine and HIV (August 2007)

Articles by Mark:

Meth Burial (May 2008)

Once, When We Were Heroes (June 2006)

Outliving My Father (May 22, 2001)
Mark recounts how years of caring for friends dying of AIDS prepared him for taking care of his dying father
From The Advocate

AIDS Always Benefits from What We Don't Talk About (April 2001)


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