Polyacrylamide gel injection for treatment of human immunodeficiency virus-associated facial lipoatrophy: 18 months follow-up
| Autor: | Giulio Gherardini, G. P. Tartaro, Raffaele Rauso, Roberto Amore, Nicola Freda, Vincenzo Parlato |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Rauso, R, Freda, N, Parlato, V, Gherardini, G, Amore, R, Tartaro, Gianpaolo |
| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Facial wasting business.industry HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Acrylic Resins Biocompatible Materials Dermatology General Medicine Facial lipoatrophy Cosmetic Techniques Prostheses and Implants medicine.disease_cause Antiretroviral therapy Surgery medicine Quality of Life Humans Rejuvenation Prospective Studies business Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis Gels |
| Zdroj: | Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]. 37(11) |
| ISSN: | 1524-4725 |
| Popis: | BACKGROUND Lipoatrophy of the face affects the quality of life and body image of individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy. The objective of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of a permanent nonbiodegradable polyacrylamide gel filler, used for facial wasting rehabilitation. METHODS Thirty- two individuals positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were enrolled in the study between January 2007 and January 2009 and treated using nonbiodegradable polyacrylamide gel injections for a facial wasting rehabilitation. RESULTS Local infection, foreign body reaction, and migration of the product were not observed during follow-up (18 months). Small, palpable, nonvisible nodules were recorded in 13 cases at the end of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Polyacrylamide hydrogel is an appropriate treatment option in restoring facial contours in immunocompromised people with HIV. Injections of large volumes of polyacrylamide gel (8 to 12mL) are not associated with a high rate of complications such as infection and foreign body reaction and allow improvement in quality of life in a limited time. The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters. |
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