The only problem with this idea is that the fat would just tend to
melt away again, especially if the cause of the depletion isn't
somehow how addressed (i.e., mitochondrial toxicity, particularly
from stavudine/Zerit or other meds or inflammatory responses to HIV).

Otherwise, I think that does make some sense--and indeed, to the
extent newer meds are less likely to result in fat atrophy, and the
source of the lipoatrophy is being addressed, this may represent a
smart approach.

Is it covered? How much does it cost?
Will we ever get HR 676 passed? (Single payer healthcare bill. No co-
pays. Medical, dental, vision covered. You know. Like most
industrialized countries. Where health care is a right. See
www.fiar.us to get a copy of the bill.)
George M. Carter


On Jan 12, 2009, at 8:24 PM, Sanford Gross wrote:

> Dr David Teplica is a plastic surgeon in Chicago who specializes in
> this technique.