Watch these videos as Nelson interviews two leading experts on facial
lipoatrophy reconstructive procedures to update us on the latest
advances in that field. HIV lipoatrophy (the involuntary loss of
subcutaneous fat) was found to be accelerated by the use of Zerit (stavudine, d4T) and AZT
(zidovudine, Retrovir). HIV lipoatrophy causes facial, buttock and
extremity wasting. Many patients switched away from those drugs, but
their facial and body lipoatrophy has not reversed even after years of
drug cessation. Even though there are two products approved by the Food
and Drug Administration for facial lipoatrophy, both are temporary and
costly. Access to manufacturers' patient assistance programs and
insurance coverage are limited and still leave a considerable
out-of-pocket expense for the patient. In these two interviews, Luis
Casavantes, M.D., from Mexico and Gerald Pierone Jr., M.D. (expert at
TheBody.com) from Florida discuss permanent solutions not only for the
face but other body areas affected by lipoatrophy.
To ask questions of Dr. Pierone or Nelson, please visit our "Ask the Experts" section. Nelson has also created a website called FacialWasting.org for more details on all available lipoatrophy reconstruction options.
Dr. Luis Casavantes interview on facial, buttock and penile fillers:
Dr. Gerald Pierone Jr. interview on HIV lipodystrophy options:
JD Davids is the managing editor for TheBody.com and TheBodyPRO.com. Follow JD on Twitter: @JDAtTheBody.
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