How To Stop Lipoatrophy

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stop using "lipoatrophy" interchangeably with wasting

I feel very strongly that doctors are abusing this term "lipoatrophy" when the patient's actual problem is simply muscle wasting.Wouldn't you agree with this construct: if a patient notes a reduction in the size of his butt and...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

I definitely appplaud your attempt at trying to make us use the terms precisely. In life, most arguments stem from people not understanding what each other is saying.For me, lipoatrophy is the loss of subcuraneous fat, such as in the buttocks and... Read more »

Switching from Combivir/Kaletra in order to stop lipoatrophy

Dear Brian/Keith,After two years of first-line Combivir/Kaletra therapy (the treatment worked well... Read more »

Response from Brian Conway, M.D. »

Stopping PIs for lipoatrophy

I've been on PI's since 96, and also just stopped taking DDI and VIDex due to the... Read more »

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D. »

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Articles

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 »

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 »

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

Following is the transcript of The Body's live chat on lipoatrophy (fat loss), which took place on April 26, 2006, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The chat was sponsored by Gilead Sciences, moderated by The Body's editorial staff and hosted by Dr. Cal Cohen... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Facing HIV Is Easier With Skin Treatment

For some HIV patients, lipoatrophy, facial wasting associated with the disease and the medication prescribed for it, is a telltale sign of infection. The Food and Drug Administration in August 2004 approved Sculptra, an injectable form of... 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 »

Help please.... Lipoatrophy

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Noticed about a year ago that my legs were getting skinnier. Know now that it is from Lipo. Face has not sunken yet but is thinner. Fat accumulation is mostly in the armpits areas. Clinic where I go doesn't seem too worried ! I'm going back on Dec... 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 »

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