Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 61, Issue 4 , Pages 359-365, April 2008

Plastic surgical options for HIV-associated lipodystrophy

Plastic Surgery Department, St John's Hospital, Howden Road West, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6PP, UK

Received 28 February 2007; accepted 13 November 2007. published online 03 January 2008.

Summary 

With the reported prevalence of HIV-associated lipodystrophy approaching 80%, this patient group presents an increasing challenge to plastic surgeons. Based on a literature search conducted using OVID Medline, this review shall describe the various treatment options employed by plastic surgeons to deal with the problems of fat distribution in patients suffering from HIV-lipodystrophy, and examine the evidence for each treatment.

Keywords: HIV lipodystrophy, Surgical treatments, Fillers

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PII: S1748-6815(07)00605-5

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2007.11.014

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 61, Issue 4 , Pages 359-365, April 2008

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