Contour Shaping and Enhancement with Macrolane TM

A significant number of men and women would like to adjust the shape of their body in a natural, non-permanent way that does not involve the use of implants or body fat in a major surgical procedure. Many people are also very hesitant about undergoing general anesthesia or being left with a scar. With MACROLANE, the procedure is short and requires only local anaesthetic and minimal time away from work or after-work activities.

For decades, plastic surgeons have injected endogenous fat and other products to restore volume in areas of the body. Such procedures can be unpredictable and involve long recovery periods due to bruising and swelling. MACROLANE is the first hyaluronic acid product developed for naturally restoring or adding volume to the body, providing instant, long-lasting results without invasive surgery and the associated downtime time or risks. Macrolane is approved for volume restoration and contouring of body surfaces including breast shaping in both men and women. 

What is MACROLANE™?
MACROLANE is stabilized, non-animal hyaluronic acid (NASHA) gel for volume restoration and contouring of body surfaces.  Naturally-occurring hyaluronic acid (HA) undergoes a process where less than one percent is stabilized to form a permanent three-dimensional HA network without damaging the original chemical structure. This stabilization process produces a biologically degradable NASHA gel that carries minimal risk of allergic reaction or transmission of infectious substances and enables a longer durability.

What is the difference between MACROLANE  and RESTYLANE®?
MACROLANE  is a thicker gel used for body aesthetics rather than facial aesthetics.  It therefore creates greater volume with a slower absorption.

How is MACROLANE VRF used?
Macrolane has been specifically developed for volume restoration and contouring of body surfaces. Macrolane VRF is used specifically in areas such as

How is the treatment performed?
General anaesthesia is not required and the procedure can be carried out at as an outpatient. It is similar to minor surgery, only requiring between 30 and 90 minutes depending on the site and quantity of gel injected.

How long does MACROLANE  last?
MACROLANE is intended to last for 12-18 months.

Have there been any clinical trials with MACROLANE VRF?
In a  study of the use of MACROLANE in augmentation of the female breast, a high level of improvement (97 percent improvement at 3 months) and high level of patient satisfaction (95 percent satisfaction at 3 months) was reported.

The use of MACROLANE in patients with concave body deformities has also been researched. Patients with asymmetry following liposuction, surgical scars or post-traumatic fat atrophy were all treated with MACROLANE. More than 80 percent of patients reported improvements at 3 months and persistent improvement was seen at 12 months.

A study in Japan involving 1100 patients who underwent breast augmentation with NASHA gels demonstrated the safety and efficacy of NASHA. The authors reported non-surgical mammary augmentation with NASHA to be an easy and minimally invasive procedure, demonstrating favourable results.

MACROLANE is produced using NASHA technology which has been used in more than 7 million treatments in 70 countries worldwide with excellent results and minimal adverse effects. The safety of Q-MED products is always monitored in clinical trials. In the studies described above, there were no reports of serious adverse events.

What are the risks and long term implications?
Complications are RARE, but you should be aware of them so that you can make an informed decision. Every procedure carries with it the risk of bleeding, infection and delayed healing, but these are uncommon following this minor procedure. Other complications include an unsatisfactory cosmetic result, contour irregularities that you can see or feel, as well as asymmetry.

What should I expect following surgery?
You should expect some bruising and swelling which usually resolves by 7-14 days and most patients are able to go out in public at this time.  You will be prescribed oral painkillers, which will be sufficient in controlling any discomfort.