Macrolane™ - Gracefully shapes your body |
1. What is Macrolane™?
Macrolane™ is the first body shaping treatment using hyaluronic acid. It is based on Q-Med's unique patented NASHA™ technology (stabilised non-animal hyaluronic acid) which has been used in over nine million treatments in over seventy countries worldwide. Use of NASHA™ has been clinically proven and well documented in facial aesthetics for over ten years.
2. What is NASHA™?
Stabilized, non-animal hyaluronic acid NASHA™ is unique to Q-Med, the manufacturers of Macrolane™. Naturally occurring hyaluronic acid (HA) undergoes a process where less than one percent is stabilised to form a permanent three-dimensional HA network without damaging the original chemical structure. This means that the body recognises the gel as its own. As a result the NASHA™ gel carries minimal risk of allergic reaction or transmission of infectious substances and has a longer durability.
3. What are the benefits of Macrolane™ to patients?
Market research has shown there to be a significant number of women who 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 women are also very hesitant about undergoing general anaesthesia or being left with a scar. With Macrolane™, the procedure is short and requires only local anaesthetic resulting in minimal down time and time away from work or day to day activities.
4. What are the treatment indications for Macrolane™ ?
Macrolane™ is an innovative product currently indicated for volume restoration and shaping of body surfaces including calves, buttocks and breast shaping. Macrolane™ can also even out discrepancies in the skin surface, such as those caused by liposuction. Macrolane™ can also be used to improve the appearance of deep, disfiguring surgical scars.
5. Can Macrolane™ VRF be used for breast shaping?
Yes, Macrolane™ is licensed for breast shaping. Many physicians see advantages in using Macrolane™ for breast shaping as opposed to more invasive techniques.
Macrolane™ for breast shaping is suitable for women who have asymmetry, loss of volume as a result of breast feeding or weight loss, or under-developed breasts. Macrolane™ is particularly suited to women wishing to increase by a cup size and seeking increased shape as opposed to breast augmentation. Macrolane™ enables physicians to sculpt the breast to provide a very natural breast enhancement.
6. Can Macrolane™ be used for facial aesthetic treatments?
No, Macrolane™ is a specifically formulated NASHA™ gel that gives increased volume, as a result it should only be used for volume restoration and shaping of body surfaces.
7. Can Macrolane™ cause breast cancer?
Macrolane™ is composed of hyaluronic acid, a substance which occurs naturally in the body. There has been no causal link found between Macrolane™ and cancer.
8. Will Macrolane™ interfere with the reading of mammograms to detect breast cancer or other breast defects?
Patient safety is a priority for Q-Med and the company has carried out clinical trials into the use of Macrolane™ for women undergoing mammography following breast shaping. Results of these clinical investigations show that Macrolane™ does not interfere with mammograms or obstruct the detection of breast defects.
9. Can Macrolane™ be used in reconstructive surgery?
Macrolane™ does have potential for use in reconstruction in breast cancer patients post-lumpectomy, either as a stand-alone treatment or in conjunction with other reconstructive procedures because of its moulding and shaping qualities. It is recommended that this special group of patients discuss all the treatment options with their breast reconstructive surgeon.
10. Is Macrolane™ safe?
No product can be said to be 100% safe. However, Q-Med values patient safety above all else and has carried out clinical trials on Macrolane™ to make it as safe and effective as possible. Q-Med will continue to carry out clinical trials on Macrolane™ as part of its ongoing commitment to research and development.
11. How is the Macrolane™ treatment performed?
General anaesthesia is not required and the procedure can be carried out in a clean environment similar to minor surgery.
12. How long does Macrolane™ last?
Macrolane™ is intended to last for twelve-eighteen months. Each individual treatment programme will include a yearly top-up as required to maintain optimal treatment results.
13. What will a treatment with Macrolane™ cost?
Treatment cost is dependent on the area treated and the amount of product used. Typically an initial breast shaping treatment using 200ml (100ml for each breast) will cost in the region of £2800. An annual breast top-up treatment will cost in the region of £1400 because this treatment will use less product than the initial process.
14. How can I find a Macrolane™ expert?
Only physicians who have undergone specific Macrolane™ training, provided by Q-Med, can use Macrolane™. It is important that you ask to see their training certificate to check that the physician is able to carry out your treatment.
For more information about Macrolane™ and to find a Macrolane™ trained physician in your area, please visit www.macrolaneuk.com
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