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Ford Warrick
Ford Warrick

Living in a small town in the southern United States, Ford couldn't escape the comments of his neighbors and clients when his lipoatrophy became evident. So after much research, he and his partner took a medical vacation in Rio de Janeiro.
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Jim Shea
Jim Shea

Positive for more than 20 years, Jim had been on all the AIDS meds, including those drugs most known to cause lipoatrophy. When he decided to use Sculptra to fix his face and his insurance company refused to pay, he put on his fighting gloves and fought until he won and got his face back.
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John
John

A physician and self-described "guinea pig" for numerous reconstructive procedures, John brings a unique perspective to the discussion of the causes of lipoatrophy and how to fight it.
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Jose Sousa
José Sousa

José has an independent point of view on HIV treatment, taking lots of complementary treatments. Proactive, he stopped the drugs causing his lipoatrophy early. He also has become a leader in the fight to get the Canadian health system to cover reconstruction procedures for lipoatrophy.
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Mary
Mary

Mary, a school teacher and mother of four, struggles to feel good about how HIV and the meds to treat HIV have transformed her body. But she’s unwavering about adhering strictly to her regimen.
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Maxwell Lawton
Maxwell Lawton

For over a decade, this Washington, D.C.-based artist has been winning the battle against lipoatrophy with the help of a successful treatment regimen, a disciplined exercise routine and a high-fat diet.
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