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  • Title: Contemporary surgical management of HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy.
    Author: Funk E, Bressler FJ, Brissett AE.
    Journal: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg; 2006 Jun; 134(6):1015-22. PubMed ID: 16730549.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to describe our experience with facial volume restoration in 39 HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy patients, and formulate a treatment algorithm that can be utilized for these patients based on their disease severity. METHODS: Preoperative and postoperative photographs were evaluated by 2 experienced facial plastic surgeons using grading scales. The reviewers' scores were then compared and the distribution of scores was analyzed. RESULTS: Thirty-nine patients underwent malar silastic implantation. Seven patients required postoperative adjuvant filler injection. Most patients' results were rated good to excellent. There were 4 late complications. CONCLUSION: HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy is a socially disabling condition that causes noticeable disfigurement and stigmatizes the patient. We demonstrate the importance of combining a reliable grading scale with a strategic treatment algorithm that utilizes multiple modalities for volume restoration. EBM RATING: C-4.
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