Face Fillers For People With Hiv

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Patients Face More Complications With Facial Filler, Bio-Alcamid

At a London conference in November 2010, a Canadian study reported that about 1 out of 5 people who got the facial filler called Bio-Alcamid experienced infections at the site of injections. The filler is often used to treat the loss of fat in the... Read more »

FDA Approves Radiesse Facial Filler for Two New Aesthetic Indications

San Mateo, CA -- BioForm Medical, Inc., a privately-held medical aesthetics company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Radiesse®, the next-generation cosmetic dermal filler, for the long-lasting correction... Read more »

African Governments Fighting HIV/AIDS Face Inadequate Health Infrastructure, "Insufficient" Involvement of HIV-Positive People, Officials Say

Inadequate health infrastructures and "insufficient" involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS pose challenges to African governments in the fight against the epidemic, officials said at the close of the U.N. Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance... Read more »

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Radiance filler is a failure

Dear doctor please post my comments about the radiace filler.I had radiace injections done in new york about 9 months ago and right after 7 months the area injected begun to return to its original stage. I had paid 2,000 dollars and I was so happy...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Thank you for your testimonyregardsGraeme Moyle... Read more »

Can I receive facial filler injections if I take Coumadin?

I am suffering from facial wasting, however, I am on coumadin blood thinner, so for me sculptra injections for facial wasting is not an option for me since it would require me to get off blood thinners to do the procedure. I am left with no options...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, and thanks for posting. This is actually a common scenario and is misunderstood by many. One does not have to stop Coumadin or other blood thinners in order to treat facial wasting. There will simply be more bruising related to the blood... Read more »

fillers in mexico

i am considering having some filler done on my face in Puerta Vallarta while on vacation. the Dr is board certified plastic surgeon.Am i crazy? the cost seems to be MUCH less. What fillers do you suggest that are avail in mexico.? ...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

In Mexico they have access to PMMA from Brazil and the most tested brand is NewPlastic. This is permanent filler that has been used for many years for facial and body augmentation and appears to be safe and effective. The cost is much certainly much... Read more »

BIOINBLUE - new filler

Hello thereI have had 4 sessions of new-fill in order to limit my face-wasting, I would say I have solved the problem even tough not completely. My doctor suggested that I do maintenance sessions each 6-8 months. A friend on mine ( I live in Italy)...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Bioinblue is high purity polyvinyl alcohol (8%) and water (92%) Polyvinyl alcohol is a non-toxic substance used in medicine as a drug-carrier and a substitute for human plasma expander. Bioinblue is a biodegradable substance with an immediate... Read more »

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some good news for HIV+ people

Posted by Anonymous

I'm a person with Hep C. I've been looking for something that will help me with my problems. I won't lie I'm also a Saleman for what I'm about ready to tell you.
I ran into a person that turned me on to Dr. Robert Marshall. He is one of the most... Read more »

Do HIV positive people have these symptoms?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi, are dry skin / dandruff, and sweating symptoms of HIV. Over the past year I have noticed both excessive dandruff and sweating. I also have dry skin on my face and the skin on my cheeks flakes off on occasion. I dont really have night sweats,... Read more »

Q for HIV+ people about swollen lymph nodes

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Q for HIV+ people about swollen lymph nodes

I would like to know if when you have swollen glands in the neck are they sore or painless?

I just took the plunge and took my 2nd HIV testI am awaiting my results, which should be ready, this fri-sat.

I am... Read more »

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