Polyvinyl / polyacramide gel (Evolution)

Polyvinyl / polyacramide gel which goes by the brand name of Evolution, has been tried as a treatment for facial wasting in HIV-positive patients. An observational study of Evolution injections in 35 people with facial wasting associated with long-term antiretroviral therapy found that 33 reported the results to be good or excellent one year after the intervention. Two-thirds required two injections of Evolution. The only reported side-effect was transient, local swelling in two individuals. 1

References

  1. Del Pino V Successful surgical therapy with polyvinyl gel microspheres of severe facial lipoatrophy: results after one year of follow up. Antivir Ther 6, 2001
Community Consensus Statement on Access to HIV Treatment and its Use for Prevention

Together, we can make it happen

We can end HIV soon if people have equal access to HIV drugs as treatment and as PrEP, and have free choice over whether to take them.

Launched today, the Community Consensus Statement is a basic set of principles aimed at making sure that happens.

The Community Consensus Statement is a joint initiative of AVAC, EATG, MSMGF, GNP+, HIV i-Base, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, ITPC and NAM/aidsmap
close

This content was checked for accuracy at the time it was written. It may have been superseded by more recent developments. NAM recommends checking whether this is the most current information when making decisions that may affect your health.

NAM’s information is intended to support, rather than replace, consultation with a healthcare professional. Talk to your doctor or another member of your healthcare team for advice tailored to your situation.