PRONOUNCED: KORT-nee [key]. Meaning & History. From an aristocratic English surname which was derived either from the French place name Courtenay (originally a derivative of the personal name Curtenus, itself derived from Latin curtus short) or else from a Norman nickname meaning short nose.RONOUNCED: KORT-nee [key]. Meaning & History. From an aristocratic English surname which was derived either from the French place name Courtenay (originally a derivative of the personal name Curtenus, itself derived from Latin curtus short) or else from a Norman nickname meaning short nose.
Facial lipoatrophy is the loss of fat beneath the skin, which can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes. Lipoatrophy is common among HIV patients. Sculptra is a synthetic and biocompatible material that is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss.
Side-effects of some anti-HIV treatment can cause problems in the mouth, and you may be at higher risk of some oral health problems if you have a low CD4 count. NHS dental services can provide treatment to protect and maintain your dental and oral health. However, cosmetic services are not available from the NHS.