A Case of HIV‐Associated Facial Lipoatrophy Treated With 1000‐cs Liquid Injectable Silicone

Background. Patients infected with the HIV may experience HIV‐associated lipodystrophy, a symptom of which is facial lipoatrophy, a dramatic loss of subcutaneous facial tissue. This visible manifestation of HIV infection causes significant psychosocial pain for patients and has been associated with...

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Published in:Dermatologic surgery 2004-04, Vol.30 (4), p.548-551
Main Authors: Orentreich, David, Leone, Anna‐Sophia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatible Materials - administration & dosage
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Dimethylpolysiloxanes - administration & dosage
Face
General aspects
HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome - therapy
Humans
Injections, Subcutaneous
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Silicones - administration & dosage
Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
Skin plastic surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Background. Patients infected with the HIV may experience HIV‐associated lipodystrophy, a symptom of which is facial lipoatrophy, a dramatic loss of subcutaneous facial tissue. This visible manifestation of HIV infection causes significant psychosocial pain for patients and has been associated with impaired compliance with medical regimens. Objective To improve the appearance of facial lipoatrophy in a safe, long‐lasting, expeditious, and relatively economical manner. Methods An HIV‐associated lipodystrophy patient with facial lipoatrophy underwent multiple sessions of soft‐tissue augmentation therapy with liquid injectable silicone (LIS) using the microdroplet serial puncture technique. Results Administration of LIS by the microdroplet serial puncture technique produced satisfactory improvement of areas of facial atrophy. The treatment time is limited, the patient discomfort and morbidity are minimal, and results are long lasting. Patients report significant satisfaction with treatment. Conclusion LIS administered by the microdroplet serial puncture technique is a safe and effective method for treating HIV‐associated facial lipoatrophy and compares favorably with other methods of tissue augmentation.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2004.30175.x