1. Gluteal Augmentation With Intramuscular Implants in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus With Lipoatrophy Related to the Use of Antiretroviral Therapy.
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Andrade GA, Coltro PS, Barros ME, Müller Neto BF, Lima RV, and Farina JA Jr
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- Adult, Esthetics, Female, HIV Infections diagnosis, HIV Infections drug therapy, HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome etiology, HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome physiopathology, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Satisfaction, Prosthesis Implantation methods, Retrospective Studies, Sampling Studies, Surgery, Plastic methods, Treatment Outcome, Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active adverse effects, Buttocks surgery, HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome surgery, Prostheses and Implants, Silicone Gels
- Abstract
Introduction: Lipodystrophy syndrome associated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) may lead to low self-esteem and poor compliance with the drug treatment on patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is a matter of concern for the health system. The aim of this study was to evaluate patients with HIV submitted to gluteal augmentation with intramuscular silicone implants to correct gluteal lipoatrophy related to the use of HAART., Methods: This is a retrospective evaluation of 10 patients submitted to gluteal augmentation with intramuscular silicone implant for correction of gluteal lipoatrophy related to the use of HAART, operated between 2012 and 2015. Postoperative complications and the degree of patient's satisfaction were analyzed., Results: There were 3 postoperative complications including 1 case of surgical wound dehiscence and 2 cases of seroma. Six months after surgery, 8 patients had an excellent degree of satisfaction, and 2 patients had a good degree of satisfaction related to the procedure. Although this intervention does not offer functional advantages, it improves the body contour, increases patients' self-esteem, and helps them to accept their body image. These advantages can lead to higher compliance with prolonged HAART., Conclusions: Gluteal augmentation with intramuscular silicone implant can be a viable option to treat patients with HIV with gluteal lipoatrophy related to the use of HAART. The patients were satisfied with the outcomes of the procedure, and there were only minor self-limited postoperative complications.
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- 2017
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