Welcome to Macrolane™

For many years women and men alike have been using aesthetic treatments to counter the signs of ageing and replace lost volume in the face.  Now there`s a non-surgical body shaping product that can naturally regenerate body contours.

Macrolane is an innovative product indicated for breast enhancement, volume restoration and shaping of body surfaces. 

What is Macrolane™?

Macrolane - The first body shaping product using hyaluronic acid. The injectable gel is manufactured using Q-Med’s patented technology, NASHA™, for the production of  stabilized non-animal hyaluronic acid. Use of NASHA gel has been clinically proven and well documented in facial esthetics for over 10 years.

Macrolane VRF (Volume Restoration Factor) is available in two different formulations.  The product range includes - Macrolane VRF 20 and Macrolane VRF 30.  Each is designed to be tailored to your individual treatment needs, with VRF 30 containing a thicker gel. Your physician will discuss your treatment needs with you on consultation.

Benefits of Macrolane

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 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. 

The below table illustrates some of the advantages of Macrolane over more invasive cosmetic surgery.

Top 5 reasons to avoid cosmetic surgery

1. Risk of general anaesthesia
2. Scars
3. General risk with all surgery
4. Hospitalisation and post-op recovery
5. `Unnatural` substances in the body

Advantages of treatment with Macrolane

• Local anaesthesia
• Less invasive
• Non-surgical procedure
• No hospital stay needed, short recovery
• Macrolane gel contains stabilized hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of our skin and plays an important part in skin health

Treatments

Macrolane is a product for volume restoration and contouring of body surfaces.  The most common areas for which Macrolane is currently being used include;

• Breasts
• Post liposuction concavities
• Calves
• Buttocks
• Male Chest Shaping (Pecs)

Macrolane for breast shaping

Macrolane is currently approved for use of volume restoration and shaping of body surfaces.  Many physicians see advantages of using Macrolane for breast shaping as opposed to more invasive techniques.

Women who are considering breast shaping with Macrolane will want to be reassured that the implant will not adversely affect the efficiency of future mammograms and/or the breast tissue itself. In one study, mammography after Macrolane injection for breast augmentation was evaluated. It was concluded that mammograms from these patients were easy to evaluate. Furthermore, routine supplementation of mammography with MRI does not appear necessary in patients treated with Macrolane.