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Cosmetic surgeons are often a part of the HIV treatment team

People with HIV who have received anti-retroviral medications as part of their treatment, sometimes experience a shift in the distribution of their body fat. Now plastic surtheir geons are recommended as part of the HIV treatment team to help people with lipodystrophy improve their appearance. Plastic surgery can be especially useful in restoring a natural fullness to the face.

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