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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits => Lipodystrophy & Metabolic Problems => Topic started by: OneTampa on October 12, 2017, 10:26:31 pm
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After experiencing facial wasting for years and getting injections such as Radiesse and Sculptra, I find after nearly 4 years since my last injection, my face is still filled out and plump where I guess aging has taken over the job as Plumper.
Given my natural facial features were slim and contoured with high cheekbones and I was always thin framed, I welcome the change and now reduced appearance anxiety.
Becoming a Freshman Senior continues to display its advantages.
Best To Everyone,
OT
:) ;) :D
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Hello OT! Glad to hear about your satisfaction with your plump cheeks. I know how the facial wasting makes you feel about yourself. I have not had the good fortune to experience the same thing as you.
I have been on meds for 28 years, and I have experienced loss of my cheeks. As you can imagine, I have been so self conscious about it that I grew a beard just to cover it up.
Do you mind sharing your experience with the facial fillers with me? Cost, what kind, affects, recuperation time. I would really like to take the step, but the only thing I know about it is what I read online. Anything helpful you can add.
Thanks in advance, and I hope things are going well for you!
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Is this still a problem with modern HIV Treatment for people who are starting out ?
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No it is not, it was caused by the early meds that were very harsh and those are rarely used anymore.
And since I'm here my face has filled back in also :)
I had severe facial wasting back in 2000 and numerous rounds of facial fillers.