Macrolane is a chemically modified hyaluronic acid-based gel used by dermatologists or plastic surgeons for fillers, being an alternative to silicone implants, which can be injected into certain regions of the body, promoting an increase in volume, improving body contour.
Macrolane filler can be used to enlarge a certain area of the body, such as lips, breasts, butt and legs, and can also be used to improve the appearance of scars, without the need for cuts or general anesthesia. The filling effect lasts an average of 12 to 18 months, and can be reinjected from this date onwards.
Macrolane TM is manufactured in Sweden and was approved for use in Europe in 2006 for aesthetic breast filling, it is little used in Brazil and was banned in France in 2012.
Who is it suitable for
Filling with macrolane is recommended for those who are close to their ideal weight, who are healthy and who wish to increase the volume of a certain area of the body, such as lips or fill in wrinkles. On the face, 1-5 ml of macrolane can be applied, while on the breasts, 100-150 ml can be applied to each breast.
How the procedure is done
Filling with macrolane begins with anesthesia at the treatment site, then the doctor will introduce the gel into the desired areas and the results can be seen right at the end of the procedure.
Side effects
Possible side effects of macrolane are local irritation, swelling, minor inflammation and pain. These can be easily resolved by taking anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications prescribed by your doctor on the day of application.
It is expected that the product will be reabsorbed within 12-18 months, and therefore it is normal that after a few months of application you may notice a decrease in its effect. It is estimated that 50% of the product is reabsorbed in the first 6 months.
There are reports of breast pain one year after the procedure and the appearance of nodules in the breasts.
Scratchs
Macrolane is well tolerated by the body and has no health risks, but it can make breastfeeding difficult if the product is applied to the breasts and has not yet been fully reabsorbed by the body when the baby is born, and breast lumps may appear where it is application was carried out.
Macrolane does not interfere with exams such as mammography, but it is recommended to undergo mammography + ultrasound for a better assessment of the breasts.
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