How Long Does Lipoatrophy Last

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Lipoatrophy and other side effects on PEP

Hi Doc, I am curently Combivir since 1 month and am pretty worried about the long term side effect of it. Currently, the articles and researchs I have read seems to indicate that lipoatrophy in the face, wich AZT seems to be one of the main culprit,...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The most common side effect associated with short-term (one month) use of Combivir would be nausea and vomiting.Many of the side effects from Combivir tend accumulate with long-term use and this includes lipoatrophy. Permanent side effects would... Read more »

Can tamoxifen worsen lipoatrophy?

Long story short, hiv poz on Sustiva, getting gynecomastia from Sustiva most likely maybe in combo... Read more »

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lipoatrophy and Zerit

I have just started a study that includes Sustiva, Epivir, and Zerit, and I'm concerned about... Read more »

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Transcript of The Body's Live Chat on Lipoatrophy (Fat Loss) With Dr. Joel Gallant

Following is the transcript of The Body's live chat on lipoatrophy (fat loss), which took place on Nov. 1, 2005, at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The chat was sponsored by Gilead Sciences, moderated by The Body's editorial staff and hosted by Dr.... Read more »

Lipoatrophy, the Ongoing Problem

"For all its discomfort and esteem damaging disfigurement, it was pointed out that Lipodystrophy, as we see it, is a spectacular achievement against the odds by the body's metabolic processes, benignly in most cases storing excessive fats to where... Read more »

Second Bioplasty Congress in Mexico: PMMA for Facial and Buttock Lipoatrophy

I attended the second International Congress on Bioplasty in Guadalajara last week. Here is the program in Spanish: www.bioplastia.org.mx/es/programa.php . Cosmetic and dermatology physicians from Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia came... Read more »

The Mirror Has Two Faces: A Personal Account of Using Facial Filler for Lipoatrophy

Face on: Berry before his initial treatment (top), and three months after the sixth and last session (bottom). Ever since it first began appearing with some regularity in people with HIV in the mid 1990s, lipoatrophy has earned its well... Read more »

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HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

Posted by bradford, 2 Replies

HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

Individuals living with HIV and AIDS may not only have to deal with the threat of illness but the toll of illness. All that is required to stay healthy and alive can leave an everlasting mark! I'm referring to... Read more »

Lipoatrophy Center

Posted by Bear60, 3 Replies

I was looking for that pop-up and here it is. It's something new at the BODY and includes personal interviews. Mostly has to do with reversing the effects of Lipoatrophy with cosmetic surgery I believe: ... Read more »

Lipoatrophy correction

Posted by ConFe, 1 Reply

I've been told about BioAlcamid to correct lipoatrophy, Does anybody have comments about this product. Also I'd like to know the Doctor's name who is in Tijuana Mexico? a friend of mine told me that This Doctor is the best to correct lipoatrophy.... Read more »

lipoatrophy treatment in Philly?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have been searching for someone who will provide the new sculptra treatment for facial lipoatrophy in the Philadelphia area. I have had no luck with my search. Either the doctor is not aware of the procedure or insurance is not accepted. If... Read more »

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