Correction par produit biodégradable des lipoatrophies faciales des malades infectés par le VIH

Carbonnel, E.; Claudy, A

doi:10.1016/s0151-9638(05)79331-5

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“…The volumes used in our patients were therefore very similar to those used in adult studies. Other fillers, preferably bioabsorbable, such as collagen, hyaluronic acid and polylactic acid, have also been used in HIV-infected adult patients [28][29][30][31]. However, Treating lipoatrophy in HIV-infected adolescents 265 these treatments involve repeated injections, and long-term tolerance of 'foreign' material is not known.…”

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Correction of facial lipoatrophy using autologous fat transplants in HIV‐infected adolescents

et al. 2009

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Objectives Antiretroviral therapy has dramatically improved the survival of HIV‐infected children. Nevertheless, side effects comparable to those found in adults have been encountered, such as facial lipoatrophy, which can have a negative impact on the self‐esteem of otherwise healthy adolescents. Cosmetic surgical procedures in adolescents raise psychological issues which need to be specifically addressed and which have never been previously reported in this population. We evaluated the patient satisfaction, safety and cosmetic results of HIV‐infected adolescents who experienced autologous fat transplants for the correction of facial lipoatrophy. Methods We report the results of plastic surgery using autologous fat transplants (Coleman's Lipostructure™) in six HIV‐infected adolescents with facial lipoatrophy: three boys and three girls, aged 14–19 years. Results The quantity of reinjected fat on each side of the face varied from 5 to 12 mL within a single procedure. All the patients reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the cosmetic results and reported a positive impact on their daily life. Conclusions With well‐trained surgeons and carefully selected indications, corrective surgery of facial lipoatrophy in HIV‐infected adolescents can provide immediate and long‐lasting benefits in terms of physical appearance and psychological wellbeing, and should be considered as a component of comprehensive care.

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confidence: 99%